Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 Vitamin B12 is credited for many important functions in the body and chief among them is supporting proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Lacking the vitamin therefore causes the body to undergo a number of unsettling changes. Some of the most serious […]
Dementia: Expert discusses the signs and symptoms Dementia symptoms depend on the region of the brain affected by brain damage. Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, which damages and eventually kills brain cells. The nature of the damage products quite distinct symptoms related to cognition, […]
The important symptoms of bladder cancer to remember Bladder cancer is where a growth of abnormal tissue, known as a tumour, develops in the bladder lining. The bladder is part of the urinary system, which filters waste products out of your blood and makes urine. In some cases, the tumour spreads into the bladder muscle. […]
This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths A heart attack occurs when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked. Fatty substances of cholesterol called plaques are usually responsible for this blockage. This harmful process is known as coronary heart disease, a condition that falls under the umbrella of […]
High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol is harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood vessels. This increases your risk of heart disease, a major cause of death in the UK and […]
Lung cancer: Signs and symptoms to look out for Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer – around 47,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer, but many people with the […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Dougie Poynter will be back on our screens this coming Saturday in the ITV one-off special, McFly: All About Us. In the revealing doc, the Mcfly bassist discusses his tumultuous years battling […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. It is characterised by the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. Your blood vessel walls […]
Prostate cancer is the result of cancerous cells multiplying uncontrollably in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men. It usually develops slowly, so there may be no signs for many years. “In many cases, prostate cancer doesn’t cause any symptoms,” said Professor Hashim Ahmed, Consultant Urological Surgeon, Bupa Cromwell Hospital. However, as Professor […]
Pancreatic cancer develops when cells in your pancreas – an organ in the top part of the stomach – begin to multiply rapidly. How serious pancreatic cancer is and what treatment you might have depends on where it is in the pancreas, how big it is, if it has spread, and your general health. Unfortunately, […]
