Surgeons have our lives in their hands, but most of us know more about the people who cut our hair than the doctors who cut our bodies. Here, insider tips to become a smarter, healthier patient.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer's shed light on a decade's worth of unusual behaviour that seemed pretty harmless at the time. In hindsight, this is what I wish I knew.
You’re never too young to start eating for your arteries - blockages can start early.
Science shows that these foods could be your ticker’s best friend.
Health issues in the news can lead to incorrect self-diagnoses - and even a misdiagnosis by a doctor.
Here’s what you need to know to get the right information and the right treatment.
From gum disease to sleep apnoea and more, the hormonal changes of menopause can make women more vulnerable to certain conditions. Here’s what may be in store – and what can be done about it.
How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters.
Doctors weigh in on what matters most.
Humans are the only creatures whose tears can be triggered by their feelings. But why? Our tears are far more important than scientists once believed...
While heart attacks and strokes can, of course, lead to sudden death, when it comes to infectious diseases, many factors come into play that will determine if you get sick – and how sick you get. The good news? Infections that kill quickly are rare.
High blood pressure damages your blood vessels, heart and eyes while also increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke, dementia and kidney disease. The following tips will help to lower high blood pressure, or keep it from rising if it's at a healthy level.
