Health & wellbeing

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

MEASLES is often thought of as a childhood illness, but it can affect anyone who isn’t immune. It is a highly contagious viral infection, which spreads easily through coughs and sneezes. A campaign fr

LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY

P LANTAR fasciitis, also known as plantar fasciopathy, is the most common type of heel pain. It is caused by damage to the fascia band (similar to a ligament), which runs along the sole of the foot, c

Inflammation is the new buzzword in health. Here’s how to beat it to boost your wellbeing

ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR