Dr Mark Porter

Dr Mark Porter recently retired as a GP partner after nearly 40 years in the NHS. As well as writing for Saga, he has worked across the BBC's various media, including for The One Show and Radio 4's Inside Health, and is the medical correspondent for The Times.
Mark was appointed MBE for his services to medicine in 2005. And in 2015 he was awarded the Healthwatch UK award for his contribution to the public understanding of medicine.

Articles By: Dr Mark Porter

Foot health

Could a beach holiday be causing your heel pain?

Dr Mark Porter explains why a common foot condition could be the real cause.

cold and flu

What order should you have your winter vaccines in?

Dr Mark Porter explains which winter jabs he would prioritise and how to spread the injections out.

Health

What is the best laxative?

Dr Mark Porter advises on which laxative is most likely to relieve constipation.

Health

Should you keep taking statins in your 80s?

Dr Mark Porter on whether to keep taking statins if you’ve never had heart trouble or a stroke.