Men are turning to penis fillers, but are they safe?

What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks? The pursuit of enhanced masculinity and a perceived shift in societal beauty standards are compelling an increasing number of men…

From flip flops to fisherman’s sandals: How to look after your feet this summer.

Flip-flops have long been the go-to footwear for beating the summer heat, offering a breezy respite for tired feet. This season, they’ve received a stylish upgrade, with fashion expert and…

Know how to check your breasts for cancer. Actor Lucy Davis found a ‘hard spot’, not a lump.

Actress Lucy Davis, beloved for her role as Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of the iconic television series The Office, has bravely revealed her diagnosis with incurable breast…

Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes

A stark warning has been issued by medical professionals and researchers regarding the escalating number of e-scooter-related injuries among children, with some youngsters as young as nine being hospitalised. The…

Inside Health – A new era for type 1 diabetes treatment – BBC Sounds

A groundbreaking advancement in the management of type 1 diabetes is ushering in a new era of treatment, offering the potential to significantly delay the onset of this chronic condition.…

England set to eliminate hepatitis C.

In a monumental stride towards public health eradication, England stands on the precipice of eliminating hepatitis C, a significant viral infection that has long posed a threat to liver health.…

New weight loss pill approved for use in UK

The United Kingdom has become the first European nation to approve a groundbreaking daily weight-loss pill, marking a significant advancement in obesity and type 2 diabetes management. Developed by pharmaceutical…

This Olympian curbed his unhealthy porn habit – here are the signs and steps to recovery

Former Team GB diver Freddie Woodward was a teenager when he realised he had a problem with porn. "Every time I sat down to revise, all I wanted to do…

Full body MOTs – the future of healthcare or a headache for the NHS?

I don’t mind having my photo taken – triple checked and filtered for Instagram – but 70 cameras pointing at me while I’m down to my knickers is a bit…

Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?

Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993, a stark indicator of a public health crisis that successive governments have struggled to contain. This alarming trend means that if obesity…