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Suffer from headaches? Discovering the type you experience is key to solving the problem - here’s our guide to the most common headaches, tips to prevent them, and ways to see them off once they kick in

TREATMENT for most varicose vein procedures is no longer covered under the NHS. This may have led to the suggestion that it is merely a cosmetic…

THE recent tragic death of much-loved television presenter George Alagiah has once again pushed an uncomfortable topic, that of our bowels, into the…

Dr Zak: The darker side of weight loss surgery

Mukbang videos have become popular online for their monster portions. But the trend reflects a growing obesity crisis in the US that is not helped by images of eating to excess, doctors say.

This week I am very grateful to three parents who wrote in with questions regarding their children. My advice is given in good faith and reflects…

Inflammation is linked to everything from arthritis to lupus, asthma and heart disease. So how can you fight it?

ALTHOUGH only the 11th most common cancer in the UK, pancreatic cancer has perhaps the worst survival rate, with less than one in 25 people alive…

THIS week I am delighted to share three questions from readers, all regarding abdominal complaints. As always, my advice is in line with currently…

There are calls for the Body Mass Index measurement, BMI for short, to be scrapped. Proponents for its abandonment argue that it is at best a poor predictor of overall health and wellbeing, while at worst may lead to poor body image, reduced self-esteem and the development of eating disorders. They advise doctors and anyone involved in healthcare should adopt a “health at every size approach”, to allow all individuals to access services irrespective of their BMI. At points, a signific...