If you suddenly experience back pain, there are other signs you’ll experience that signify that you’ve got a kidney infection. Here’s how to know. The NHS explained that within a couple of hours – or days – the following can take place: you feel feverish, shivery, sick and have pain in your back or side. […]
High blood pressure can seem lower down on your list of health priorities because it does not produce any symptoms. It is therefore tempting to downplay its significance. Such complacency could be life-threatening, however. High blood pressure is often the first in a series of steps that can lead to heart disease. When sustained pressure […]
Consultant cardiologist Dr Iqbal Malik – who specialises in heart diseases – has launched a new, remote heart monitor that enables patients to access life-saving healthcare and testing. Dr Malik works at OneWelbeck healthcare facility, who have championed this innovation, as medical staff worry people aren’t seeking medical attention. “Detecting problems with our heart health […]
Monty Don’s green fingers have forged him a hugely successful career on UK television. The gardener succeeded Alan Titchmarsh on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World in 2003. The self-taught horticulturist would spend the next five years making the show his own, then, his health took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. READ MORE Freddie […]
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 […]
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, […]
Most people have experienced bloating in their lives, particularly around Christmas or after a heavy night out. However, some of us feel bloated on a day-to-day basis. What causes bloating of the stomach? If your abdomen often feels bloated, it could be due to:• excess farting• constipation• swallowing air (from talking while eating etc)• food […]
Oral cancer is more prevalent in adults over the age of 55, and tends to affect more men than women. Yet, early detection most likely results in a cure. In partnership with Zilico Ltd, the University of Sheffield is developing a pain-free, non-invasive and instantaneous method to detect oral cancer. The research collaboration has been […]
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels run riot if steps are not taken to stop them. In an otherwise healthy body, blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in your blood – is regulated by insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas. In a diabetics body, however, the […]
Dementia can relate to any number of symptoms associated with brain damage. Memory loss is one of the defining features of brain decline. It usually begins with simple errors, such as forgetting where a person left their house keys. READ MORE Dementia care: Follow this diet to reduce your risk of memory loss In the […]
