Health

There is something about the clock striking midnight on New Year’s Eve that inspires some sort of positive attitude in everybody. And although many of ... [more]

It's estimated there are more than 9 million cases of gastroenteritis each year in England. For an increasing number of people, it's due to food poiso ... [more]

Feeling dizzy is a universal human experience, but we all tend to mean slightly different things when describing it. Some people may be describing a ... [more]

They're usually caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) through close contact with someone who has a cold sore. Sometimes cold sores are caused ... [more]

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that causes a variety of unpleasant abdominal symptoms. IBS is the most common gut condition and ... [more]

Obesity is caused by two simple factors - an unhealthy diet (typically too rich in sugar and fats) and not doing enough exercise to burn off the calor ... [more]

The exact cause of asthma isn't clear but a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental influences can lead to increased reactivity of the ... [more]

Winter doesn’t just bring chilly winds, frosty mornings and cold nights it also brings a host of stuffy noses, coughs and colds, dry skin and other tr ... [more]

“Worried well’ putting liver health at risk as they shun visits to GP on alcohol related matters’ says new study but new test can help Growing groups ... [more]

People who miss out on sleep are more likely to develop hardening of their arteries, the early symptoms that lead to heart disease, according to US re ... [more]

Alcohol is a drug, and as such alters a person's physical and mental state. When alcohol hits the brain, a sense of wellbeing and relaxation, a lesse ... [more]

Today's claim by the Tories that the NHS is overcharging for dental work has reinforced the belief the UK dental system is becoming unaffordable. Each ... [more]

Celebrity healer Tayo Irvine Hendrix has revealed to FemaleFirst her secrets to making sure 2009 is the year you become true to yourself. The Tayo Hea ... [more]

Family gatherings and social get togethers over the Christmas period are a prime time to identify hearing problems and results in a peak of audiology ... [more]

Women are opting for cosmetic surgery rather than gym memberships in the New Year, figures have revealed. With the financial downturn worsening acros ... [more]