Brain tumour symptoms often resemble everyday experiences: tiredness, stress, migraines, or menopause
Scientists discover mental functioning doesn’t peak in our twenties
New research suggests that overall psychological functioning actually peaks between the ages of 55 and 60
The antibacterial kitchen herb that can help prevent infections
The kitchen staple has beneficial vitamins and properties that can help fight off unwanted infections
How do I know if my cough is pneumonia?
Don’t underplay your symptoms as pneumonia requires prompt treatment.
The problem with the latest ‘optimising’ health and wellness trend
A clinical psychologist says the ‘optimisation mindset’ has many of the hallmarks of perfectionism
Sound waves could treat cancer and Alzheimer’s. A biomedical engineer explains how
More patients may soon benefit from recent advances in sound wave technology
A GP’s guide to managing one of the most common skin conditions
Acne vulgaris affects more than 80 per cent of teenagers and young adults
How to know if your protein powder is safe after lead warning
Consumer Reports found that more than two-thirds of products tested contained unsafe or concerning levels of lead
The savory herb that saves you from pesky muscle cramps and helps with digestion
It was used thousands of years ago both to ward against evil and as a diuretic
Putting a price tag on motherhood sends out the message: Don’t bother having kids
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that women in the UK lose about £65,000 from their earnings in the five years after the birth of their first child – and with three kids, it’s up to £100,000. It’s shocking, but we can’t reduce motherhood into a spreadsheet, says single mum of two, Charlotte Cripps