When it comes to treating everyday ailments, when is it worth spending more on a branded product and when can you save by opting for a cheaper generic version?
PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: Last week the latest NHS performance data was published. Those of us working in the NHS knew all too well what this would show.
Rosie Marcel (pictured) takes ice baths to ease the symptoms of Behcet s disease, an agonising immune condition that causes painful red lumps all over the body.
The jelly contains cells believed to repair damage from infections or injury to the eye. A clinical trial is examining whether the drops can heal chronic keratitis, or inflammation of the cornea.
Mounting evidence suggests that simple acts of altruism can be a major benefit to health - potentially helping us to live longer and bolstering our immune systems.