Until now a surgeon, when an operation is over, has closed the incision using stitches or staples. Furthermore, a surgeon has often had to “tie off” blood vessels and other structures to stop them bleeding with sutures or a hot … Read More
Daily Mirror – A return to the Marigolden years as surprise BBC hit The real Marigold Hotel is back
When eight celebrity pensioners were sent off to see whether they could get a better retirement in India, it wasn’t obvious that The Real Marigold Hotel had all the makings of a TV hit. But as Miriam Margolyes, Wayne Sleep … Read More
BBC – All-star cast checking into The Real Marigold Hotel for new series and Christmas specials
BBC One announced hit travel documentary series The Real Marigold Hotel will move to the channel when it returns to screens in early 2017. The new cast of famous senior citizens embarking on a journey of a lifetime include entertainer … Read More
Obesity ‘starts in the womb and so does the blueprint for the rest of the baby’s life’
A baby’s experience of growing in its mother’s womb is a life-defining event. All the baby’s vital systems adapt to the environment provided by their mother, and it turns out that it’s a blueprint for the whole of that baby’s … Read More
Why the General Medical Council is cracking down on cosmetic surgery
I lived through the years when cosmetic surgery was new and uncontrolled. This meant mistakes were common, results were unpredictable and many women were left disappointed. Even now, not all surgeons are certificated by the British Association of Aesthetic Surgeons, … Read More
How we can all reach 90 years of age – just like the Queen
The Queen is 90, God bless her, and so are a lot of her subjects. What’s more, they’re healthier, more independent and wiser than ever before. And if we play our cards right, many of us can reach the age … Read More
Obesity crisis is fuelling a rise in amputations linked to diabetes and gangrene
During the years I practised as a hospital doctor I saw only one amputee. He’d had his lower leg amputated for bad circulation worsened by smoking . He wouldn’t give up his Woodbines, though, not even if his other leg … Read More
Scientists have revealed the secret of the fountain of youth
A few weeks ago I wrote that because my mum exercised during pregnancy I was born wanting to be active. Each time I trained hard for skiing, or for a cycle challenge in Egypt, Jordan and Israel, or trekking in … Read More
Why mothers and babies would benefit from ‘natural’ caesareans
What’s being hailed as a new kind of C-section will be offered to mums this summer. It’s described as “natural”, but can any C-section be natural? Not in my book. But this C-section is an attempt to make caesareans more … Read More
An apple a day really does keep the doctor away – and give you a longer life
Researchers have shed new light on the miruculous health properties of apples – with a lot of benefits are gained from eating the skin. They found that not only is the old adage about an apple a day keeping the … Read More