Vitamin B12 isn’t created on its own in the body. Although most people can absorb the nutrient from food, some people may suffer from malabsorption issues. Are you deficient in the nutrient? The Mayo Clinic identifies canker sores (aphthous ulcers) as one sign of a vitamin B12 deficiency in the mouth. The canker sores are […]
Heart attack: The best exercise to prevent the life-threatening condition
A heart attack is damaging to your future health, it can even lead to a loss of life. Don’t let that happen. Here’s one step you can do to minimise your risk of an attack. Iowa State University researchers analysed data from 13,000 adults in the Aerobics Center Longitutidal Study. The team measured three health […]
Lyme disease: Feeling this sensation in your head could mean an infection by a tick bite
When a person has been bitten by a tick and becomes infected with Lyme disease, noticing a bullseye-shaped rash is one of the more common signs. However, not everyone will be able to spot an infection by a rash. Different symptoms of Lyme disease include fatigue, joint pain, heart palpitations or pain in the head. […]
Nearly 70,000 new cases of Corona infections in the United States reached new all-time high
The number of coronavirus infections in the United States has reached another record value: Within 24 hours were registered according to the Johns Hopkins University from Thursday evening 68.428 new infection cases. The number of the Corona of the dead had risen to 974 on 138.201. Only on Wednesday the US had with more than […]
The coronavirus shows we should treat public health the same as public works
Natural disasters like earthquakes, floods and hurricanes reveal the little-noticed cracks in our physical infrastructure as buildings, highways, dams and other structures fail under the extraordinary stress. Similarly, the stresses of the coronavirus have revealed little-noticed cracks in our public health, social and community infrastructure that has suffered from under-investment. Public health agencies in many […]
Eczema treatment: £1 oil you must use before bed to protect against dry and itchy skin
Eczema is a long-term condition that causes the skin to become dry, itchy, red and cracked, according to the NHS. But, regularly using coconut oil before bed could be key to relieving your eczema symptoms, it’s been claimed. Eczema is a very common condition that tends to come and go, dependent on the weather, and […]
The 20 most painful conditions a person can suffer from revealed by the NHS
Pain describes an unpleasant sensation and can vary in severity. Most people can cope with pain on the lower end of the scale, such as stubbing your toe, a paper cut or banging your funny bone. But some conditions can cause more serious pain which can hugely impact how a person goes about their day […]
Coronavirus symptoms update: The COVID-19 symptom that can linger longer than others
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, […]
Type 2 diabetes: The best diet to follow to help lower your blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a condition which causes too much sugar in the blood. It can have devastating consequences if not managed correctly. Following a particular diet has been strongly recommended to help keep blood sugar healthy. What is it? READ MORE Type 2 diabetes: Drink to lower blood sugar When it comes to managing […]
Dementia symptoms: An early sign of vascular dementia to watch out for
Vascular dementia occurs when the vascular system is disturbed and blood flow is restricted, starving the brain of oxygen and nutrients. Here’s the early warning sign you may have brain damage. The Alzheimer’s Society noted that cognitive issues are the first warning signs of vascular dementia. For example, difficulty following a series of steps, such […]