Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in a joint. In the UK, more than 10 million people have arthritis or other, similar conditions that affect the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, affecting nearly nine million people. READ MORE Arthritis pain – four key warning […]
Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with brain damage. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s produces symptoms that are common across all forms of dementia. The most prevalent symptom being memory loss. This complicates efforts to diagnose specific forms of dementia, but there are ways to differentiate them. READ […]
Heart attacks are a devastating event caused by a sudden loss of blood to the heart muscle. This happens when the coronary arteries – the main channel that conveys blood to the heart – is blocked. Most people assume you are only alerted to the condition when you experience chest pain but the telltale signs […]
Katherine Ryan, 36, has been a hit on various UK comedy shows since she first appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats. As a regular panelist and stand up comedian, Katherine often takes aim at cultural practices that she deems regressive. The Canadian comedian often mines material from her personal life to skewer […]
For some COVID-19 patients, the body’s immune response may be as destructive as the virus that causes the disease. The persistent high fevers, severe respiratory distress, and lung damage seen in some critically ill patients are all signs of an immune system in overdrive. Now, a new clinical trial will test a treatment that targets […]
Wendy Williams has suspended her talk show for the time being. She says she’s dealing with symptoms of Graves’ disease, an autoimmune condition. In a statement, her rep said the condition was causing fatigue leading Wendy to need time off. Wendy Williams has suspended production of her talk show so that she can deal with […]
Kawasaki disease was first diagnosed in the 1960s but it is thought the rare paediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome can be triggered by a reaction to coronavirus. Various countries have reported cases with some countries with high coronavirus rates having reported cases of Kawasaki Disease. READ MORE Bowel cancer symptoms: Feeling a lump here could signal […]
Heart attacks happen when the flow of blood and oxygen that supplies the vital organ is blocked. One of the primary causes is atherosclerosis, a potentially serious condition whereby arteries become clogged with fatty substances called plaques, or atheroma. These plaques cause the arteries to harden and narrow, restricting the blood flow and oxygen supply […]
In addition to coughing and a fever, other potential COVID-19 symptoms are now being reported including a loss of smell, purple toes, vomiting and diarrhoea. A leading figure helping China fight the SARS epidemic back in 2013 who caught the virus himself, believed he became infected as he was not wearing the appropriate protective eyewear. Wang Guagnfa said […]
High blood pressure is a condition which causes pressure inside the arteries to be higher than they should be. If left untreated, dangerous health conditions could arise including heart attacks or a stroke. Eating too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, being overweight and not getting enough exercise can all lead to a person developing […]
