Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body’s cells don’t react to insulin. This means glucose stays in the blood and isn’t used as fuel for energy, which may seem harmless at first, but overtime, this process can act as a precursor to heart disease. While […]
Joining the judging panel for series 12 of Dancing On Ice (and replacing Jason Gardiner), John Barrowman has made a remarkable recover just in time for the Sunday evening viewing – and it seems as though John has his brother-in-law to thank. “Fortunately, my brother-in-law is one of the top neurosurgeons in the UK, and […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 15 Fox News Flash top headlines for Jan. 15 are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com A British father who was helping his daughter study for a biology test made a shocking discovery when the pair was reviewing the body’s lymphatic system: a cancerous lump. Jonathan Jenkyn, […]
It was a battle for Jaden Fields to even get the appointment. When he, a trans man, tried to make arrangements with a gynecologist’s office, he was met with disrespect and disbelief. So much so that his primary care provider had to make the appointment for him. When he arrived at the office, he was […]
Jennifer Saunders, 61, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, and during her second year of chemotherapy she had a chemically induced menopause. In a BBC documentary in 2017, Menopause and Me, the star revealed the struggle she went through. READ MORE Lucy Fallon health: Coronation Street star’s condition can be deadly She said: “It […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and costly medical condition leading to a wide range of health risks such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, depression, diabetes and even premature death. Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) found that the medical costs are substantially higher among older adults who go untreated for […]
Diagnosing EVALI—the e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury illness that’s recently garnered national attention—can be challenging. Initial symptoms may resemble pneumonia or go unrecognized, according to case analysis in the Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians (JACEP) Open, a new open access journal. “Electronic cigarettes and vaping products are sending thousands […]
Taking vitamin supplements during breast cancer chemotherapy could raise death risk by 40% and make the cancer more likely to return, study finds Antioxidants may prevent the exact process chemotherapy relies on Pills including vitamins A, C, E and B12 were found to have negative effects Doctors now have evidence to tell patients to avoid […]
Offering HIV screening to new patients in general practice on a routine basis increases testing rates and improves detection and earlier diagnosis, research co-led by Queen Mary University of London and UCL suggests. HIV testing rates in general practice are low, despite testing being recommended in UK and international guidelines. Lack of testing leads to […]
Do you have a curved penis? It’s normal for men to have a slight left or right curve when erect. However, if you have a more significant bend in your penis it can lead to pain and difficulty during sex. A significant bend in the penis can be a sign of Peyronie’s disease. Peyronie’s disease […]
