Anna Hodgekiss

This eye-watering image shows what happened when a gardener accidentally impaled his foot on a rake.

Official NHS figures revealed the number of prescriptions for anti-depressants doubled in a decade to 67.5 million – the largest rise of all medication types. But are they helping?

A pioneering procedure could prevent thousands of Britons with the eye condition glaucoma from losing their sight. The disease, which affects at least 600,000 people in Britain.

EXCLUSIVE: For rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson, his epic battle with injury is almost as famous as his breathtaking performance that led England to Rugby World Cup victory in 2003.

Thousands of people with an irregular heartbeat could be cured thanks to a pioneering technique that uses a high-tech balloon.

New technique could treat half-million Brit who have problem with a heart valve. That is part that ensures blood is pumped round the body in the right direction. The new technique tackles a problem called a ‘leaky’ valve, which affects the mitral valve on the left of the heart

Doctors are urging new mothers not to go running or do star jumps or intense exercises for six months after having a child to protect themselves from incontinence and severe pelvic-organ problems.

In a series on aging, Bel Mooney shares advice on finding love in later life and Anna Hodgekiss speaks to experts for advice on how you can boost your sex life once the menopause starts.

Do you worry that your memory isn't what it used to be and fear a slow decline into dementia? Take this quiz, devised by a memory expert, to spot the red flags from the red herrings.

Do you worry that your memory isn't what it used to be and fear a slow decline into dementia? Take this quiz, devised by a memory expert, to spot the red flags from the red herrings.