ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

Q My husband suffers from depression. How can I help him? A When someone you love has depression, it can be hard to know what to do. The most important thing is to be kind and patient. Depression is a

As a medical student, I had a total of two weeks’ training in dermatology – the specialty for skin diseases. That made it a bit of a shock when I entered general practice, where every other patient se

Every parent knows how common tummy bugs are. If you’ve had youngsters, you’ll also know how easy it is to catch tummy bugs from them. But tummy bugs – otherwise known as gastroenteritis – don’t just

There’s a direct link between your stomach and how good you feel – cramps, bloating and excess wind can have a huge impact on wellbeing. On the flipside, a healthy gut will give you bucketloads of ene

You eat with it, you kiss with it, you smile with it. Hopefully you open it wide on a regular basis when you visit the dentist. But your mouth can face problems beyond your teeth. Mouth ulcers are com