In today’s Daily Mail Health section, I explore the surprising science behind turmeric.

Once dismissed as a kitchen myth, new research shows its active compound curcumin may aid weight control, reduce inflammation and even help those coming off weight-loss jabs.

Tobacco firms once dismissed smoking harms as “just data.” Food giants now use the same playbook on sweeteners & ultra-processed food.

This week in the Mail I explore a landmark study. I trust science, not corporations — so no more diet drinks or sweetened yoghurts for my family.

Heartburn isn’t “just indigestion”. I’ve seen it end lives. Yesterday in the Mail I wrote about a man whose reflux was ignored until it became incurable cancer. The warning signs are simple, the tests are quick, and the treatment can save lives. Please don’t ignore persistent symptoms.

Everyone thinks only hardcore workouts make you healthy. But in this week’s Daily Mail health section, I’ve written about how even brisk 10‑minute walks can slash disease risk. Forget Lycra—simple steps are powerful medicine.

The only thing in life that’s guaranteed is death. Make sure you die the way you want to.

In this week’s Daily Mail Good Health section, I share the story of two very different endings. The difference? A simple conversation and one crucial form.
it may be so important for you or your loved ones

The crowded A&E corridors and disillusioned resident doctors highlight the failure of the current model of medical training.

NHS staff, taxpayers and patients have been failed. In this week's Mail Good Health article I discus the new national enquiry into this and what I feel needs to change.

The crowded A&E corridors and disillusioned resident doctors highlight the failure of the current model of medical training.

NHS staff, taxpayers and patients have been failed. In this week's Mail Good Health article I discus the new national enquiry into this and what I feel needs to change.

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Last week I had the honour of speaking at the Brighton Med Chi society about the perpetual crisis in A&E. The video of the lecture shows what we have done to try and solve them, and the solutions to how to tackle the appalling reality of corridor care.

There are some things we often don’t talk about – erectile dysfunction being one of them. But actually its the canary in the mine of cardiovascular health, often the first sign that you are at risk of a multiple cardiovascular risks such as strokes and heart attacks.

Despite what you may have read in the past – coffee is good for you.

In this week’s Mail health section – I look at the evidence base behind the health pros and cons of drinking coffee.

We need to be honest and look at how those at the very top of the NHS, from the GMC to the Royal Colleges to NHS Education England, have let down a whole generation of doctors, tax payers and patients.

From next year I will be taking over as President of the Brighton Med Chi society

www.brightonmedchi.org.uk

I am not someone who has medical zealotry beliefs……. except one.

My zealotry belief in practising medicine, which the best available evidence, shows us is most beneficial.

And when the evidence changes, I will change my opinion. So for now I will continue to take the covid vaccine.

My first foray into blsky

I mainly tweet about NHS issues and evidence-based medicine

I have a column every fortnight in the health’s section of the Mail where I get to critically appraise the latest medical news

This week’s column was on bowel cancer and what may be causing the rise in cases.