Travel Health

A travel doctor's prescription for staying fit as a fiddle on your travels.

Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.

There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.

Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!

If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.

Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.

Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.

Losing your cool can be hazardous to your health.

Don't get caught out in the cold. A look at cold exposure, its dangers and treatments.

A medical condition doesn't have to mean no travelling. It just requires a bit of planning and an appropriate choice of destination.

Yesterday was your first day in the Greek Islands and you took full advantage of the vibrant nightlife in the beach towns of Santorini. Fortunately, your non-drinking travelling companion was there to get you back to the hostel safely. But today, strangely, your companion is still lying in bed and doesn't respond to your calls.