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We spoke to Dr Sunil Raheja, an experienced consultant psychiatrist based in London, to find out more about family dynamics and how they influence our behaviour later in life.

If you may be undergoing a radical prostatectomy soon for prostate cancer you will want to know what the survival rate is as well as information about further treatment after the surgery. We spoke ...

After thyroid surgery, your voice could change for several reasons. In some cases, voice changes are temporary and in other cases, they are permanent. Does thyroid hoarseness go away? Mr Radu Mihai pr...

With help from top consultant plastic surgeon, Mr Alastair MacKenzie Ross, we take a look at the different kinds of lumps that can be found under the skin, the difference between them, and what the tr...

If you find a lump in your testicles, it can be a serious cause for concern. Luckily, the most common cause of a lump is a benign condition called epididymal cyst. We spoke to leading urologist Mr Aza...

White patches on the skin are a sign of the condition known by dermatologists as pityriasis. Specifically, pityriasis versicolor appears more when one is suntanned. However, it is not produced by the ...

Hypertension (136/82 blood pressure) is much more common than you might think. Around a third of UK adults have it and many may not even realise. The only way to know is to get tested. Dr Mark Thomas ...

While it’s common to experience tiredness in old age, ongoing or severe fatigue can indicate an underlying health issue that needs to be evaluated and monitored carefully by a specialist and a care te...

We all have days where we feel sad, which can happen for no obvious reason. Occasional sadness is natural but other times perhaps it is a symptom of depression. Here, one of our expert psychologists D...

Our hearts are a vital part of our bodies, essential to keeping us alive. When heart problems occur, or even just during health screenings, your doctor may perform an echocardiogram to examine your he...