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After running the London marathon for the second time aged 47, Alison Crooks felt she was in the best shape of her life. But two days after the event she was blindsided by a call from her GP.

By the age of 50, most people need some help with reading up close - even if they have never needed glasses before. But do you really need to have a pair of specs to improve your vision?

For the 13million men in the UK who sport one, a beard can mean many things. But for others, their beard - or lack of it - is a source of frustration.

A mother from Doncaster, South Yorkshire has told of how a 'rushed' doctor told her a lump in her chest was down to wired bras, when it turned out to be incurable cancer.

If you're concerned about the amount of hair you seem to be shedding as the temperature drops, you're certainly not alone.

US scientists suggested that chemical relaxers used to straighten hair, such as Brazilian blowouts, may dramatically raise the risk of certain cancers.

Menopause questions will be included in NHS health checks for the first time, officials have announced, in a landmark step forward for women's healthcare.

In a major global study examining the jab's cardiovascular benefits, British scientists discovered they were apparent regardless of how much weight was lost.

Bryan Johnson, a 48-year-old biohacker and longevity expert, claims he 'eliminated' most of the toxic microplastics that had built up in his blood and semen in less than one year.

Experts argued the findings highlight the importance of good oral hygiene - brushing teeth twice a day, flossing and regularly visiting the dentist.