FOR many of us, the festive period is a time to let go and overindulge in large meals, fatty and rich foods, alcohol, and ...

Your last meal is usually to blame if there's a bad taste lingering in your mouth — but it could also be a sign you're sick.

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States notes that frequent urination "often at night" serves as ...

SEX can feel incredible – but for many, it can also be excruciating. That pain can show up in all sorts of ways: a sharp ...

The NHS has said that whilst it is normal in some cases, it could also signal a condition that needs medical attention ...

Despite type 2 diabetes becoming increasingly widespread, the symptoms remain remarkably easy to dismiss, with many people ...

The NHS warns that always feeling thirsty or having a dry mouth may signal an underlying health issue, especially during the ...

When Laurie Stewart looks back at the past several months, she still struggles to believe how quickly everything changed.

Mulled wine, coffee, bubbly juice, and cocktails are examples of festive beverages that can exacerbate dryness and make it ...

You can spread a yeast infection during sex, although it's not a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Urinary tract infections (UTIs) and bacterial vaginosis (BV) share similar symptoms and can ...

Don’t automatically assume you’ve slipped a disc or pulled a muscle. Abdominal (the tummy area) or back pain could be a warning sign, “particularly if it’s a mild discomfort and worsens over time, or ...

Question: My 13-year-old son is getting repeated colds and chest infections since autumn/winter. At what point should I worry about his immune system or ask for further tests from a health ...