ADVICE FROM OUR WOMAN’S WEEKLY DOCTOR

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

A wellness trend popularised via social media, fibremaxxing is all about upping your daily fibre intake through diet. And though it’s best to exercise a degree of caution when it comes to the latest f

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

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

Health experts seem to be mentioning ‘chronic inflammation’ more and more, but what exactly does it mean? And why does it matter? If you’re wondering why inflammation is something that should be on yo