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Commercial flying has not been getting good press lately and, as many prepare to jet off on their summer holidays soon, there will be some who have a fear of…

Summer is fast approaching and it means more fun in the sun and longer days. But, for many of us, it also means the hay fever season is here. Hay…

As summer approaches and many in the UK prepare to spend time outdoors, those who suffer from skin problems like eczema and psoriasis, find themselves in a quandary, hoping to…

Being overweight in adolescence is linked to a greater risk of bowel cancer later in life, a Swedish study suggests. And there is a worryingly high obesity rate in the…

Depression among young people is a growing phenomenon in this century which is very difficult to spot. Twenty years ago depression in children was almost unknown. Now the fastest rate…

Tests and exams can be a challenging part of school life for both children and parents, says the NHS. But there are ways to ease the stress and, as the…

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) a common disorder that affects the large intestine and, according to the NHS, commonly causes cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea and constipation. IBS is a…

As summer approaches and more and more creepy crawlies emerge, those of us who are phobic about spiders and the like are not as happy as others. But there is…

The relative speed at which Kate Middleton had her baby – Princess Charlotte – has had people talking about the birthing process with many saying she had it easy, being…

It appears, according to a recent study, that we are living longer and men are gaining on women in the longevity race. Research in the Lancet predicts that by 2030…