Usually a chronic condition, eczema tends to develop before a child reaches their first birthday. For Beth Goss, 27, her two-year-old son Jay developed sore and cracked skin from four months old. After trying various treatments, a cream recommended by Beth’s mother-in-law finally soothed her son’s sensitive skin. READ MORE Eczema treatment: The one thing […]
Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading to other areas – a process known as metastasis. Although in many cases, your symptoms will not be cancerous, it is important to recognise the warning signs as the earlier you intervene, the greater your chances of recovery. One symptom that could be confused […]
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 […]
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 […]
Stomach bloating is a physical clue our digestive system isn’t working optimally, and this can be due to a variety of reasons. Eating too quickly is a common cause as it robs the body of the chance to track its consumption and send the appropriate satiety signals to the brain. READ MORE Stomach bloating: Do […]
Olly Murs may have come second in the sixth series of X Factor, but that has not stopped him from forging a hugely successful career in the music industry. The singer rocked the UK charts with three number one singles and embarked on sold-out arena tours. Olly has also proven his chops as a TV […]
Sharon Osbourne, 67, arrived in New York to film an episode of The Osbournes when she received the results of a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with bowel cancer. READ MORE Jamie Oliver health: The TV chef on his disorder – signs and symptoms Upon the new of her diagnosis, the star’s “stomach dropped” and she […]
Food poisoning can be caught when something’s been contaminated with germs, and there’s a number of ways this can happen – if food isn’t cooked or reheated thoroughly, if it isn’t stored correctly, if it’s left out for too long, if it’s handled by someone who’s ill or hans’t washed their hands, or if it’s […]
Vitamin B12 is not created by the human body, so one must get vitamin B12 from their diet. The water-soluble vitamin is naturally present in foods such as clams, liver, beef, trout, salmon, tuna and ham. For those who don’t eat foods like this, having a vitamin B12 deficiency is a likelihood. Very low B12 […]
Burns could occur in the rush of trying to get Christmas day dinner on the table for the family. But to make sure your injury doesn’t ruin your day it’s important to follow certain steps when it comes to treating your burn. READ MORE How to live longer: This Christmas drink could boost life expectancy […]
