Dr Mark Porter

With 26 years experience in practice and a partner in a busy South Gloucestershire surgery, Dr Mark is also resident doctor on BBC One's The One Show, presents Radio 4's Inside Health, writes for The Times, and has popped up on celebrity versions of The Weakest Link and Mastermind.
Dr Mark was awarded an MBE in 2005 for services to medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Columnists

I have been taking statins for 10 years, and I’m healthy. Is it really worth continuing with them?

If you’ve never had any heart trouble or a stroke, should you continue taking statins or give them up? Dr Mark Porter gives his verdict.

Health

Dr Mark Porter: Can you superglue cuts closed?

Our GP answers your questions on using superglue on wounds.

Physical wellness

Do you still need sunscreen as you get older?

Dr Mark Porter on why protecting your skin still matters, even after years of sun exposure.

Travel

Should I take aspirin when I fly?

Dr Mark Porter explains whether to take aspirin and how to help reduce your risk of DVT on a long flight.