Almost half of us fear visiting the dentist. But experts say it is possible to beat dental terror – no matter your age

Long gone are the days when patients only came to see me because they had a new illness. These days, much of my work is about picking up risk factors or long-term health conditions and working with my

→ Every child should have the right to education. They should have a space where they can learn and play alongside children their own age, one that supports them to thrive in the future. But children

Despite his own successful career, TV’s Dr Hilary Jones , 72, would not encourage his children to go into medicine today. He explains why and proposes radical changes to reform modern healthcare

I’ve panicked a few times in my life. The first time I remember was when I was confronted by a rat – I’ve been terrified of them ever since. I knew it wasn’t logical, that they were more scared of me

Earache is one of the most common winter complaints in the UK, but it might surprise you to learn that it isn’t always a sign of infection. While viral and bacterial ear infections do increase in the