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Jeremy Latham, Specialist Hip Surgeon, answers some common questions about hip replacement. He explains how to recognise when you need to see a doctor, and how hip replacement recovery feels after surgery, should you need it.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

Cataracts affect many of us as we get older, but acting early can reduce the impact they'll have on your life. Thankfully, spotting the early signs of a cataract developing is fairly straight forward.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 19 February 2016

Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK. It can damage our joints and cause inflammation, pain, stiffness, and swelling in the connective tissue that holds them together.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 11 October 2024

A step-by-step guide to breast augmentation (or enlargement): the most popular cosmetic surgery carried out in the UK.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Does the sight of blood make the room spin? Here's how to fight back against blood-injury-needle phobia and pump up your resistance to fainting.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 9 June 2016

To achieve the best results from any type of plastic surgery, whether it is breast enhancement, liposuction, a face lift or tummy tuck, it is important to do your research first. Mr Darren Lewis provides some tips for what questions to ask before surgery.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Wednesday 19 August 2015

Getting in and out of the car after hip surgery or injury can be difficult using crutches. This video guide shows you how to get it right.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Getting in and out of bed can be difficult while recovering on crutches. This video guide shows you how to get it right.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Getting up and down stairs while recovering on crutches can be difficult. This video guide shows you how to get it right.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Facelifts are an increasingly popular cosmetic surgery procedure. But what are the risks and benefits, and is there a perfect age for a facelift?

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

MRI scanners give medical professionals a detailed image of your body's internal structure. Learning more about how an MRI scan works and what to expect on the day can help put your mind at ease if you have one coming up.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Monday 7 November 2016

Expert advice on the pros and cons of body contouring and liposuction surgery from Mr Marc Pacifico, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells.

Updated: Thursday 3 September 2026

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Choosing surgery to help with your weight-loss journey can be life changing. Whether you need to kick start results or a life-long change, Mr Simon Dexter, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital outlines the options.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Thursday 4 February 2016

The arrival of a new baby means big changes to your life, and your body. Reassuringly, most women return to their pre-pregnancy weight with the help of a healthy diet, exercise and patience.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Consultant Ear Surgeon Mr Sanjay Verma explains four things you should know about having your stretched earlobes surgically repaired.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Monday 26 September 2016

Smear tests are a key part of looking after your health, but women can be anxious about the results. Nuffield Health's Medical Executive Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyz, explains the different types of smear results and what they mean for you.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 March 2016

If you're visiting hospital, there's a few basics you'll need to take with you. Our video guide shows you what to pack whether you're only coming in for the day, overnight, or staying a little longer.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 July 2016

How eye lift surgery or blepharoplasty may help improve the look of sagging eyelids and brows.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Is a bad knee getting in the way of the things you love? Mr Peter Gallacher, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, reveals four signs you may need a new one.

Updated: Friday 28 August 2026

Published: Friday 5 February 2016

Worried about radiation levels in medical scans? If you're concerned, understanding more about radiation and the amount we absorb from things like flights and spending time in the sun can help put your mind at ease before a scan.

Updated: Thursday 27 August 2026

Published: Friday 16 September 2016