Coronavirus is an infectious disease which has brought the world to its knees with more than two and a half million people throughout the world being infected. A person may be at risk of the deadly virus if their skin shows unexplained marks. READ MORE Coronavirus symptoms: Signs you could have ‘COVID toes’ Infections and […]
Type 2 diabetes symptoms: Five signs you could have nerve damage from high blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is the result of high blood sugar levels. This can damage nerves inside the body. What are the five signs you’re suffering from it? Nerves carry messages between the brain and every part of the body. When the nerves are damaged by high blood sugar levels (typical of type 2 diabetes) it’s […]
Bowel cancer warning – three hidden warning signs in the toilet that you may be missing
Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in the UK. You should consider speaking to a doctor if you notice that your stools are looser than normal, or if you’re going to the toilet more often. Bowel cancer is a general term for any cancer that develops in the large […]
Coronavirus vaccine: Doctor outlines crucial requirements for COVID-19 vaccine trials
Trials of COVID-19 vaccines from Oxford University and Imperial College London will begin on Thursday. Dr Katrina Pollock, the principal investigator for the coronavirus vaccine trials at Imperial College London, told LBC’s Nick Ferrari how the trials will work. She said: ”This is the start of the first of the clinical trials in the UK. […]
Coronavirus cure: How long will it take to find a vaccine?
Coronavirus was first discovered in December 2019, originating in Wuhan, China. The virus has since spread across the world, infecting millions of people. As the world suffers the effects of the pandemic there is a high demand for a vaccine, but there could be a long wait before a vaccine is approved and rolled out. […]
Coronavirus warning: ‘My toe is turning blue’ – woman explains shock COVID-19 symptom
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than two million people across the world. A woman has revealed that she developed a possible symptom of COVID-19 on her skin, when her toe turned a different colour. Jessica, from Los Angeles, USA, tested positive for coronavirus after developing a high fever and […]
How to live longer: Integrate one powerful behaviour into your daily routine
One behaviour-turned-habit could be the key to leading a healthier, happier and longer life. What is it? And what does the research say? Researchers from Harvard Medical School have teamed together to pin-point the neural pathway linked to human longevity. Scientists from the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School based their findings on the brains […]
Parkinson’s disease warning – does your voice sound like this? How to reveal your risk
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if your voice has changed over time. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. These nerve cells are […]
Simon Gregson coronavirus: What were the Coronation Street star’s symptoms?
Simon Gregson, 45, who’s played Steve McDonald on ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 1989, thanked NHS staff last week for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. While praising their work, he revealed he’d contracted COVID-19 and it was “bloody awful”. READ MORE Coronavirus update: Do you have a dental emergency? What to do To […]
Coronavirus symptoms: Have I already had coronavirus?
Coronavirus tests in the UK have detected 88,621 total cases, more than China experienced at the height of its epidemic earlier this year. However, the country may have many more cases than previously thought, due in part to perceived testing shortfalls, as the government is yet to meet its daily target of 100,000. Have I […]