Michael Jamieson, 32, retired from competitive swimming in 2016. He broke his own British record to finish second in the 200m breaststroke in the 2012 Olympics, but missed out on a medal at the 2013 World...

Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But regularly adding certain spices to your diet could help to protect against the condition, it’s believed. Arthritis...

Belly fat isn’t just extra weight, it can be quite dangerous. There are many different types of fat in the body, so what is visceral fat? And how do you get rid of it? Express.co.uk chats...

Neurons in the substantial nigra produce a specific type of neurotransmitter – dopamine – responsible for regulating movement. Without it, symptoms of Parkinson’s develop. The American...

Although bed bugs aren’t known for transmitting diseases, you still don’t want to be bitten by one. However, that mark on your body could be a sign of an infestation. The creepy crawlies pierce...

Lower back pain can be divided into categories – non-specific and specific. The former is the far more common type of back pain, according to Bupa. It describes back pain that cannot be easily attributed...

High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by avoiding certain foods and drinks, it’s...

COVID-19 is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 30 million people across the world. If you develop any of the key coronavirus symptoms, you should get tested for the infection...

Back pain is not usually a cause for concern and it typically subsides within a few weeks or months on its own. Back pain mostly falls under “non-specific”, which means there is no obvious...

Half a million adults may have type 2 diabetes without even realising it, a study has revealed. Scientists analysed blood samples from 200,000 Britons aged between 40 and 70. They found that 2,000 of...