There has been a distinct rise in deaths by suicide within the military over the months following the start of the coronavirus pandemic, a recent report from the Associated Press revealed this week. Deaths by suicide have risen by 20 percent during the outbreak in comparison to the same time span in 2019, according to […]
Simple steps to deal with a blocked-up gut: Dr MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions QUESTION: My granddaughter, who is in her mid-20s, has always suffered from constipation. She sometimes goes for up to six days without using the toilet. What can she do to keep regular? Name and address supplied. ANSWER: The term ‘constipation’ can […]
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Brain-Eating Amoeba in Tap Water of Lake Jackson, Texas The presence of a brain-eating amoeba in its drinking water has led the city of Lake Jackson, Texas, to issue a “do not use water order” and request an […]
Classic symptoms of heart attack include chest pain which is usually constricting or crushing. Often, patients complain of a heavy weight on the chest. It can sometimes be a burning sensation, too, says Dr Ramesh Gudapati, Chief of Cardiology at Star Hospitals, Hyderabad Though September 29 is observed as World Heart Day every year, the […]
Belly fat isn’t just extra weight, it can be quite dangerous. There are many different types of fat in the body, so what is visceral fat? And how do you get rid of it? Express.co.uk chats to weight loss specialist and author Dr Paul Barrington Chel to find out how to lose belly fat. What is visceral […]
Neurons in the substantial nigra produce a specific type of neurotransmitter – dopamine – responsible for regulating movement. Without it, symptoms of Parkinson’s develop. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) grouped four primary motor symptoms of the condition. These are: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia (slow movement) and postural instability (balance issues). Delving into bradykinesia, this common […]
Although bed bugs aren’t known for transmitting diseases, you still don’t want to be bitten by one. However, that mark on your body could be a sign of an infestation. The creepy crawlies pierce the skin with a small tube-like structure, known as a proboscis, to drink your blood. Medical News Today noted how bed […]
Lower back pain can be divided into categories – non-specific and specific. The former is the far more common type of back pain, according to Bupa. It describes back pain that cannot be easily attributed to a specific cause, whereas specific back pain can be assigned to a serious condition or damage. Non-specific lower back […]
UPDATE (September 23, 2020): At the end of March, as the severity of the coronavirus pandemic and COVID-19 were becoming increasingly apparent, Johnson & Johnson announced that it expected to be able to test its candidate vaccine on people by September 2020. The pharmaceutical company met that goal with July's Phase 1/2a first-in-human clinical study, […]
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by avoiding certain foods and drinks, it’s been claimed. High blood pressure – which is also known as hypertension – puts extra stress on blood vessels and […]
