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The meniscus is a pad of cartilage in your knee that can become torn and damaged with age. Spot the symptoms and find out how to treat it.

Conditions

knee-pain

Degenerative meniscus tear – what it is and how to treat it

Learn about this autoimmune condition that usually affects your skin, including symptoms and how it can be managed.

skin-changes

Scleroderma – what it is and how to manage it

Hypothermia is when your body temperature drops dangerously low, for example if you’re exposed to cold weather or very cold water. Know the signs.

hypothermia

Hypothermia – what it is and how it’s treated

Nail changes or abnormalities can be caused by infections, injuries, or health conditions. Learn how they’re treated and tips to avoid them.

Symptoms 

Nail problems – causes and treatments

Experts are still unsure if alcohol is safe during pregnancy, so the safest approach is not to drink at all while you're expecting.

Drinking Alcohol While Pregnant

It's a good idea to keep an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is?

Alcohol units

Is your drinking making you fat? Find out how many calories are in your drink and get tips on avoiding weight gain.

Calories in alcohol

The risks of having sex after drinking, including STIs and pregnancy, with tips for staying safe when you go out drinking.

Alcohol and sex – how it affects you and how to stay safe

Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.

Alcohol misuse

You don't have to be an alcoholic to risk damaging your health. Regularly drinking just above recommended levels can be harmful.

The risks of drinking too much

Sensible drinking is the best way to avoid a hangover, but these tips may help if it's too late for that.

Hangover cures

Find out about foetal alcohol syndrome, a range of mental and physical problems that can affect children whose mothers drink alcohol while they're pregnant.

Foetal alcohol syndrome

On average, it takes about 1 hour for your body to break down 1 unit of alcohol. Learn about how long alcohol stays in your blood here - using content verified by certified doctors.

How long does alcohol stay in your blood?

Is alcohol making your menopause symptoms worse? Should you give it up? Discover the what the science says and what can help you

Can you drink alcohol during the menopause?

The safest option is not to drink any alcohol at all if you plan to drive. Learn about drinking and driving here - using content verified by certified doctors.

How much alcohol can I drink before driving?

Women are drinking more alcohol, and it’s harming our health. Learn about alcohol and weight gain, breast cancer, fertility and more – plus how much is too much.

Women and alcohol – reduce your health risks

Alcohol poisoning is caused by excessive drinking, causing vomiting and passing out. Hospital treatment may be required.

Alcohol poisoning

Alcohol can be enjoyed as part of a healthy lifestyle, but drinking too much can be dangerous. Learn the risks of drinking too much alcohol and how to measure how much alcohol you drink.

Alcohol: How much am I really drinking?

Alcoholic liver disease is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol over many years. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment.

How does alcohol affect the liver?

Drinking too much alcohol and want to cut back or stop? Here’s the action plan you need plus handy tips proven by science

How to cut back on drinking

We’ve all become familiar with hand sanitiser in recent times, but does it really work against all germs? Read on to find what hand sanitiser can and can’t protect you against, and how to use it properly.

Does hand sanitiser work?

A hangover is a set of unpleasant symptoms such as headaches, nausea and dizziness, often experienced after drinking a lot of alcohol.

What is a hangover and how can you treat it?

Could some of your daily habits be making you more stressed? Discover 8 bad habits that encourage stress.

8 bad habits that encourage stress

Gout is often managed with medications that need to be prescribed by a doctor, but experts say you can reduce your symptoms by changing your diet, and cutting down on alcohol.

Can home remedies help gout?

How a healthy lifestyle can reduce your cancer risk, including diet, being a healthy weight and drinking less alcohol.

Reduce your cancer risk

Find out what science says about how sleep much you really need, if alcohol or naps help and if a lie-in makes up for a late night.

7 sleep myths busted – they might surprise you

Hepatitis is a term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It can occur as a result of a viral infection or because the liver is exposed to harmful substances such as alcohol.

Hepatitis

Having sex around the time your partner ovulates (when an egg is released from the ovary) will increase your chances of conceiving. Learn about how to improve your chances of becoming a dad here - using content verified by certified doctors.

How can I improve my chances of becoming a dad?

If you’ve eaten too much food over the holiday season, what should you do to get back on track when it’s all over?

Eaten too much over the holidays? Here's what to do next

Leukoplakia is a white patch that develops in the mouth. The condition is usually painless, but is closely linked to an increased risk of mouth cancer.

Leukoplakia

Everything you need to know about non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) including their uses and side effects, with links to other useful resources.

NSAIDs

Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes flaky or crusty red patches on the skin. Certain triggers flare up the condition, but they vary from person to person.

Psoriasis: 5 common triggers (and how to avoid them)

Hallucinations occur when someone sees, hears, smells, tastes or feels things that don't exist outside their mind. They are common in people with schizophrenia.