We all have that one fun little quirk about our bodies that we like to show off as a party trick. Like pushing out your thumb ...

PROTECTING your peace of mind is an underrated way to safeguard your physical health. Last week, a study of nearly 20,000 ...

Let this be a lesson to always advocate for yourself at the doctor, and if you're getting ignored, get a second opinion.

A MUM has revealed a worryingly subtle sign her “fit and well” 8-week-old daughter had deadly meningitis. Coralie Wedderburn ...

Everyone is different in their own way. And no, this isn't about their personality, but rather, about their body. More often ...

Have you ever wondered how a simple doctor’s visit can turn into a major surgery in minutes?

Abstract: The high prevalence of spinal diseases poses a significant challenge to global public health and healthcare resources. X-ray imaging, as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, is extensively used ...

That “normal” back pain might not be so normal. Spinal tuberculosis often starts with mild symptoms but can lead to serious complications if ignored (Image: Pexels) Spinal TB can mimic routine back ...

Mid-Sagittal MRI of the Lumbar Spine. Left (T1-weighted image); Right (T2-weighted image). On this view centered over the lumbar spine, one can see all five lumbar vertebrae in addition to the sacrum ...

Michael Edgar is consultant orthopaedic and spinal surgeon at University College Hospital, London. He says: Scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine compounded by a twist, and it is surprisingly ...

Background A 28-year-old woman presented to hospital after an episode of severe lower back spasms that occurred during a stressful family gathering. She had a history of progressive difficulty bending ...