One study claims people with Type A blood may be at a higher risk of catching coronavirus and of showing severe symptoms while people with Type O blood may be less vulnerable.Previous papers show that specific blood types may influence the person’s risk of contracting other diseases, including cancer. Laure Segurel, a human evolutionary geneticist and […]
When a person has been bitten by a tick and becomes infected with Lyme disease, noticing a bullseye-shaped rash is one of the more common signs. However, not everyone will be able to spot an infection by a rash. Different symptoms of Lyme disease include fatigue, joint pain, heart palpitations or pain in the head. […]
Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red and cracked, according to the NHS. But, regularly using coconut oil before bed could be key to relieving your eczema symptoms, it’s been claimed. Eczema is a very common condition that tends to come and go, dependent on the weather, and […]
Pain describes an unpleasant sensation and can vary in severity. Most people can cope with pain on the lower end of the scale, such as stubbing your toe, a paper cut or banging your funny bone. But some conditions can cause more serious pain which can hugely impact how a person goes about their day […]
Coronavirus has dominated 2020 thus far, and people who have caught the disease may find that one symptom lingers longer than the rest. On Thursday July 9, a new research paper was released that had some illuminating findings. Data was collected from 187 patients who were treated for COVID-19 at Treviso Regional Hospital in Italy, […]
Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes too much sugar in the blood. It can have devastating consequences if not managed correctly. Following a particular diet has been strongly recommended to help keep blood sugar healthy. What is it? READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Drink to lower blood sugar When it comes to managing […]
Vascular dementia occurs when the vascular system is disturbed and blood flow is restricted, starving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. Here’s the early warning sign you may have brain damage. The Alzheimer’s Society noted that cognitive issues are the first warning signs of vascular dementia. For example, difficulty following a series of steps, such […]
The heart is used to pump blood around the body, and having a healthy heart is crucial to a healthy life, as organs around the body need a constant supply of blood for fresh oxygen. You could improve the health of your heart by regularly taking fibre supplements. The exact type of fibre capsules to […]
Hyperglycemia occurs when a person with diabetes has too much sugar in their bloodstream. The underlying cause of hyperglycemia is due to a loss of insulin producing cells in the pancreas or when the body develops resistance to insulin. The condition can become dangerous when blood glucose levels stay high for extended periods of time […]
Billie Jean King, 76, is best known as the 12-time singles Grand Slam winner, between the years 1966 and 1975. The former world No 1 was diagnosed with diabetes in 2014, and has revealed her concerns about the condition. King is one of the most successful tennis players of all time. She won six Wimbledon […]
