Treatment advice

Cosmetic Surgery Eye surgery Joint surgery Cancer care Stomach, bowel and bladder surgery Tests and scans Hospital advice Weight-loss surgery Skin procedures First aid

Preparing your diet before having bariatric surgery will minimise the risks of complications, maximise weight loss and help you break bad eating habits to optimise your chances of long-term success. Tracey Strudwick explains how.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 1 March 2016

Is it really possible to have a partial knee replacement in the morning and get home the same day?

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 April 2019

It can be difficult to spot the signs of disease or infection after travel. Here’s how a quick blood test can help.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 19 July 2017

Medical technology is moving fast. Here's everything you need to know about robotic arm assisted surgeries and how they can benefit you.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Sunday 9 April 2017

Knowing CPR is a skill that can save someone’s life until the emergency services arrive. Unfortunately, most of us don’t know how to perform this essential skill confidently.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 May 2024

Injuries, operations and pain can put us off being active. Graham Morland, Senior Wellbeing Personal Trainer at Nuffield Health, explains how carefully supervised exercise can support you on the road to recovery.

Updated: Thursday 10 September 2026

Published: Thursday 25 May 2017

Mr Arijit Ghosh, an experienced orthopaedic knee specialist, explains the most common sporting injuries, how you can aid recovery at home and when it’s time to seek medical intervention.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 14 September 2023

What should you consider when choosing your plastic surgeon?

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 26 June 2015

From the causes of fertility issues, to the likelihood of success - Nuffield Health Consultant Dr Helen Lyall answers some of the most common questions around male fertility.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 2 November 2015

Breast screening is the most effective way of detecting breast cancer early, yet many women are worried about the process. Here, real women who’ve had mammograms share their tips and experience.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 4 September 2017

From early on, women are taught to check for lumps in their breasts. But lumps aren’t the only sign you should see a specialist. Here are four more.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 17 June 2016

A dislocated kneecap is a common injury, so it’s good to know what to do if you experience it. Tim Spalding, Specialist Knee Surgeon, explains how to tell if you’ve got a dislocated kneecap, why you might get one, and how to treat it.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 28 January 2020

Mike is no stranger to angiograms. He's back for a second one, after the symptoms of his angina mysteriously returned following six months of relief. Dr Suneel Talwar, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, takes a look inside.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 5 February 2016

With no waiting lists, Wendy was able to get rapid treatment for her varicose veins. Follow her journey with this interactive timeline and see just how quickly she was back to her best.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

Not sure what to expect after pelvic organ prolapse surgery? Jo Lang, National Lead for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy at Nuffield Health, explains what happens after surgery and shares her tips for a healthy recovery.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 2 March 2020

It’s perfectly normal to want fresh, rejuvenated, and youthful skin. Unfortunately, certain products and treatments can do more harm than good in the long run.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 27 July 2015

Osteoporosis is often called the 'silent disease' and usually has no symptoms - that is, until you break or fracture a bone. Bone density scanning can calculate your risk in minutes. Here, we follow patient Sally Wood as she takes the test.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

Mr Ewan Bigsby, Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital, guides you through the most common hand conditions, how to spot the signs and your treatment options.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 25 October 2019

Testicular cancer can be difficult for men to talk about. Unfortunately, silence on the subject can lead to a lack of understanding and difficulty identifying problematic lumps. Keep reading for expert information and advice on what to look out for and when to get yourself checked out by a professional.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 4 April 2024

Understanding how to properly check your testicles for lumps is something every man should know how to do. Getting to know their unique size and shape makes spotting abnormalities like lumps and areas of swelling easier.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 15 May 2024