When being gassy is good for you

It’s uncomfortable and sometimes embarrassing, but this symptom does need closer attention… Often, the hardest thing about being a GP is sifting through non-specific symptoms to find the serious illne

You don’t need to step on the scales to discover if losing a few pounds could help your physical and mental health Did you know that, in the UK, it’s estimated that around one in every four adults are

We’ve all been there: your favourite jeans, which fitted perfectly yesterday, are suddenly stretching at the waist, and there’s a tell-tale rumble in the pit of your stomach. Your belly looks – and fe

Dr Elise Dallas is a GP whose expertise you can trust

PNEUMONIA is an infection which affects the tiny air sacs, known as alveoli, in the lungs. The air sacs may become swollen and fill with fluid, which makes it harder to breathe. Symptoms of pneumonia

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell looks at prevention methods. IT’S Back Care Awareness Week from October 2 to 8. The campaign aims to raise awareness about back pain, causes, prevention and treatment