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After years of debate, the jury’s still out on whether the prostate specific-antigen (PSA) test does more harm than good for men. Dr Davina Deniszczyc, Medical Executive Director of Nuffield Health, looks at the pros and cons.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 6 April 2016

All men are born with a prostate, but many of us aren’t sure what it does and how it works. Because of its location and function, it can be difficult to detect problems like prostate enlargement or prostate cancer early on, especially in older men.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 22 May 2024

It’s never easy to tell someone they've got cancer, but for Consultant Urologists like Mr John Donohue, the burden might be lightened if men knew more about what to expect. As we explore in this article, in most cases, there’s plenty of time to decide what your next steps will look like.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 16 November 2015

Too embarrassed to get your prostate checked? Unsure of what to expect from a rectal examination? Mr Gareth Brown, Consultant Urological Surgeon at Nuffield Health Cardiff & Vale Hospital, explains why it's well worth a few awkward moments.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 23 November 2015

Professional Head of Mammography Sue Oliver and Medical Director Dr Davina Deniszczyc provide a thorough guide to checking your breasts.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

Large and heavy breasts can be a big problem for some women. Here are six signs you should do something about them.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 12 December 2016

Prepare for home life after breast surgery with tips from those who've done it before.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 21 March 2019

New measures rolled out to protect patients in the wake of the Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) scandal are a step in the right direction for the medical profession, but patients still need to look out for themselves. Dr Davina Deniszczyc explains.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans can be a little daunting, especially if you’re claustrophobic. Here, real patients who’ve had an MRI scan share their tips and experience.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 4 September 2017

Injuring yourself on the mountain can be a scary and frustrating time. Nuffield Health Senior Physiotherapist Andrew Letheren offers some sage advice for what to do if you take a tumble on the slopes.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Seeing someone panic because there’s something lodged in their airway can be alarming, but knowing what to do in this situation is one of the most valuable skills a first aider can know. Keep reading to learn how choking happens and how to respond quickly as a first aider.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 30 October 2024

Having a mammogram doesn't have to be a daunting experience. Nuffield Health's Professional Head of Mammography and Laser Safety, Sue Oliver, walks us through the exam.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Thursday 14 January 2016

Ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but there are symptoms to watch out for.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 March 2019

Worried about how people might react to your new look after cosmetic surgery? Here are eight helpful tips on how to step back into the world with confidence.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 12 December 2016

We all love to smile, but so-called 'smile lines', or nasolabial folds, can make us look sad and tired. So what are the best ways to treat them?

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are the conditions most likely to affect your vision. Here's how we treat, prevent and manage the three thieves of sight.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 21 June 2017

The best way to achieve a naturally curvy look with breast augmentation is using silicone implants.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Blood tests are a great way to unearth the root cause of problems and symptoms that been bothering you. Keep reading to find out what a blood test can do and how to book one yourself.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Tuesday 4 July 2017

If you have very large, heavy breasts you might consider having cosmetic surgery to reduce them in size.

Updated: Friday 4 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Sleeve gastrectomy is now the most commonly performed weight loss surgery in the UK. Mr Simon Gibson, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Glasgow, explains what’s behind its growing popularity.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 22 February 2016