A sick planet

Medical labels have undeniable upsides, but a new book argues that the increasing pathologisation of everyday differences can do more harm than good… and doesn’t always lead to better outcomes. What’s the solution?

What the scientists are saying… Nightmares linked ...

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Why are more young people and women being diagnosed with this ‘medieval’ condition?

RESTLESS Legs Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a condition of the nervous system that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. It can be associated with another condition ca

With high numbers hitting the headlines, it’s never been more important to get clued up on this disease… Bowel – also known as colorectal – cancer is being diagnosed at an increasingly alarming rate a