Thea Jourdan

Through the eyes of a child

Research shows that parents – even the super-diligent ones – tend to overlook the health of their children’s eyes. Yes,…

Studies have shown that dieting does have an effect on psychological wellbeing. Famous early studies in the 20th century on…

Yo-yo dieting has one very obvious effect on skin – constantly losing and regaining weight can leave permanent stretch marks…

Christmas is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the whole year, but for many people, Yuletide cheer comes…

Asthma is caused by a temporary narrowing of the airways. Special mast cells on the surface of the breathing tubes…

People who enjoy rewarding sexual relationships live happier, longer and healthier lives than those who lack intimacy. But many relationships…

Mouth cancer kills nearly 2000 people in the UK each year. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) of which there are over…

There was a time when infertility was seen as a women’s problem. Not anymore. Older dads are more likely to…

We all need to sleep, and lack of sleep is linked to depression, behavioural disorders and some of our leading…

Vital signs have long been used by doctors to decide if we are fit and well, or if our bodies…

The number of cancer deaths related to radon gas is very small but for people living in radon hotspots it…

Men who have suspected prostate cancer are usually offered a biopsy alongside a scan to confirm the diagnosis. Those who fit the protocol for…