Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 percent of all cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. You could be at risk of high blood sugar if you develop an unusually unpleasant smell in your mouth, it’s been claimed. Type 2 diabetes could be caused […]
Type 2 diabetes, left unmanaged, can cause extensive damage to the body. Persistently high levels of blood sugar can result in nerve damage, and you may find yourself suffering from incontinence. Known as diabetic neuropathy, it’s a long-term complication of type 2 diabetes. The charity Diabetes UK explained that prolonged high blood sugar (glucose) levels […]
According to the National Institute on Aging, people aged 65 or over are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and limited mobility in their joints and limbs. To keep older populations healthy and mobile, MU School of Health Professions associate professor Stephen Sayers has been exploring the effectiveness of low weight, high-speed weightlifting on […]
A review of 12 studies across Europe and Asia found being starved of human contact could be a greater risk factor than previously thought. Social isolation may have a bigger impact than high blood pressure, diabetes or obesity, researchers said. The study of data from almost 22,000 people showed those living alone were 30 percent […]
PanSeer, a non-invasive technique that costs less than £80 a patient, is more than 90 percent accurate and could lead to screening for tumours of the lung, bowel, gullet, liver and stomach. These cancers claim around 69,300 lives each year in the UK. Professor Kun Zhang, from the University of California, San Diego, said: “The […]
Dacona Smith, the COO of Walmart U.S., and Sam’s Club COO Lance de la Rosa said in a company blog post last week that the policy will "bring consistency across stores and clubs" as 65 percent of Walmart and Sam's Club stores are located in areas where some form of government mandate on face coverings […]
Hair loss treatments can quickly get expensive and invasive so natural solutions are more appealing. Knowing where to begin can seem overwhelming – particularly as there is no short supply of sham products to sift through. Fortunately, evidence can provide a way through the morass. READ MORE Hair loss treatment: The drink that could help […]
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. Treatment success is largely determined by the size of the cancer and how far it has spread from the lungs. In other words, the earlier it is picked up, the better. READ MORE How to live longer: A drink proven to […]
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 14 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the virus if you develop itchy sores on your hands and feet, it’s been claimed. The UK lockdown is slowly being eased, as shoppers are now allowed to explore the high-street […]
Heart attacks are indeed terrifying experiences which can come on suddenly and could be fatal. When this experience occurs, a person has a short window to minimise damage inflicted on the heart muscle. Knowing all the possible symptoms warning of the impending condition could save a life and seeing this on your skin could mean […]
