Katrina Turrill

FIVE years ago, Gemma Phillips began experiencing severe back pain, but was repeatedly sent home with painkillers by her GP. Some 18 months after first seeing her doctor, the 32-year-old pharmacy t…

A NURSE says she made a “dreadful mistake” having an NHS procedure after being left in agony. Dawn Martin is one of hundreds of British women who have been severely affected after havin…

WHEN it comes to swapping out your favourite treats for healthier alternatives, scientists say there’s one snack that should come above all others. Regularly snacking on unhealthy foods, espe…

A GYM bunny who was almost paralysed after a gym class is now warning others of the risks of weightlifting. Jodie Wickers was tackling 60kg-weighted deadlifts during a CrossFit class when she felt …

Male contraceptive pill moves closer as men begin trial of drug that ‘blocks sperm production’...

A WOMAN who shed a whopping 30 stone after getting divorced has found love again – and keeps her size 7XL clothes as a reminder of how far she has come. Tanya Santiago, 31, weighed 42st 12lbs…

YOUR regular donation of blood could be doing more than saving others’ lives – it could benefit you too. New research suggests it could strengthen your blood system and even lower your …

CARBOHYDRATES often get a bad rep – they tend to take the blame when people put on weight. But could the way you enjoy your favourite carbs actually help towards your weight loss efforts? Acc…

FROM what he eats for breakfast to a nighttime habit – a heart expert has shared his daily routine to keep his cardiovascular health in shape. Heart disease, also known as cardiovascular dise…

A DENTIST has warned of a little-known phenomenon that’s emerging due to vaping – something known as “vape tongue”. While vaping has been hailed as an effective tool to help…