Hit by abdominal cramps and an upset stomach so severe she would be pinned to the loo for hours, Emily Lyon felt so unwell she feared her 'life was shutting down'. Politics
The UK's medicine watchdog has issued an important warning for anyone taking common sickness medication over winter Events
While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects Politics
Pharmacist Frederick Apenteng has warned using a common medication to aid colds and flu can actually make you feel worse. There are some simple things you need to know Events
Daryl Brown was just nine years old when he was first prescribed antidepressants-a decision which he claims has totally derailed his adult life. Science
Most people haven't heard of pregabalin but 800,000 people take it every day in the UK for pain relief or anxiety, including Miranda Levy, who is desperate to wean herself off... for good. Events
The festive season is fraught with danger: icy slips, twinges when putting up Christmas decorations, and combusting fairy lights... and now health chiefs have added some new threats to the list. Events
Millions of Britons are effectively playing Russian roulette with their health, trapped on prescription medications for years with devastating side effects, according to a top pharmacist. Events
Both conditions have a big impact on fertility Science
If you're taking the common medication, you are advised to steer clear of one type of fruit Events
ONE in five A&E patients were looked after in a corridor this summer, figures reveal. The Royal College of Emergency Medicine said it has become so common it is “a source of national shame”. It quizzed doctors at 58 hospitals in England during July and August. It also found 78 per cent believe patients are... Science
Hearing loss is a lesser-known but long-lasting side effect of some medications Politics
