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More men in the UK are killing themselves than ever in the last decade. This stark statistic has been brought to light in the latest figures on mortality released by the Office for National Statistics.

Updated: Thursday 21 December 2017

Published: Wednesday 27 May 2015

Nuffield Health picked up the award for Private Hospital Group of the Year at the Laing Buisson Awards 2017. The award celebrates high quality care and continuous improvement, as well as innovation and excellence in going above and beyond.

Updated: Friday 8 December 2017

Published: Thursday 16 November 2017

Popcorn is a great source of wholegrain, antioxidants and fibre. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter explains why adding coconut makes this simple recipe even better.

Updated: Thursday 7 December 2017

Published: Tuesday 29 March 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: Tuesday 5 December 2017

Published: Monday 15 August 2016

Suffering from poor digestion can be a miserable experience. You may be experiencing symptoms of bloating, diarrhoea, constipation or gas, which can make life very uncomfortable.

Updated: Monday 4 December 2017

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

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: Thursday 30 November 2017

Published: Friday 17 June 2016

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: Tuesday 7 November 2017

Published: Friday 14 October 2016

Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell provides expert instruction for learning or improving your breaststroke.

Updated: Tuesday 7 November 2017

Published: Thursday 1 September 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: Monday 6 November 2017

Published: Monday 24 August 2015

Swim Manager Jessica Mitchell provides expert instruction for learning or improving your front crawl stroke.

Updated: Monday 6 November 2017

Published: Monday 5 September 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 3 November 2017

Published: Thursday 20 August 2015

Nuffield Health welcomes the recommendations regarding exercise in the updated National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines on Cystic Fibrosis (CF) treatment and diagnosis. The guidance states that exercise can be beneficial for people with on cystic fibrosis.

Updated: Friday 3 November 2017

Published: Thursday 26 October 2017

What should you consider when choosing your plastic surgeon?

Updated: Wednesday 25 October 2017

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: Monday 23 October 2017

Published: Monday 2 November 2015

Losing your desire for sex is an uncomfortable subject to talk about but asking for help is the first step to reclaiming your sexuality.

Updated: Friday 20 October 2017

Published: Friday 1 April 2016

Dr Davina Deniszczyc fills us in on whether vitamins, supplements and medicines can really help you avoid and recover from colds and flus.

Updated: Friday 20 October 2017

Published: Thursday 11 February 2016

Over a quarter of Britons (27 per cent) suffering from debilitating lower back pain – estimated to be around six million people – do not have a diagnosis for their symptoms. This is leading to widespread anxiety, depression and avoidable time off work, new research suggests.

Updated: Friday 13 October 2017

Published: Thursday 28 May 2015

Nuffield Health Tees Hospital has received the highest possible rating of excellence by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection in February 2017.

Updated: Thursday 12 October 2017

Published: Thursday 12 October 2017

Emotional wellbeing can be affected by both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ changes in our lives. Here are 10 business changes that can add to the stress levels of your employees.

Updated: Thursday 5 October 2017

Published: Tuesday 3 October 2017

This flavour-packed, gluten-free recipe is full of nutrients to support your immune system, reduce inflammation and encourage general good health.

Updated: Wednesday 4 October 2017

Published: Monday 18 July 2016