Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer Fatty liver disease is a condition whereby fat builds up in the cells of your liver. It’s very common, but most people only have a mild form, which doesn’t usually cause long-term problems. However, the condition can cause liver damage in the later stages and this […]
Coronavirus vaccine rollout ‘has not been impeded’ says Kwarteng Much is still unknown about how COVID-19 will affect people over time. However, researchers recommend that doctors closely monitor people who have had COVID-19 to see how their organs are functioning after recovery. Long covid symptoms have been reported by many patients with one woman being possibly the longest sufferer […]
People in menopause experiencing upsetting stressful events are more likely to have worsened menopause symptoms—and the level of social support they receive doesn’t seem to moderate the impact on symptoms, according to a study published January 27, 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Megan Arnot from the University College London, UK, and colleagues. […]
What is Parkinson’s disease? Chase quizzer Paul Sinha, 50, or Sinnerman as he is affectionately known as, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. But thankfully his stealthy attitude means he will never give up. The star discusses how Parkinson’s has affected his life and the symptoms to look out for. The Sinnerman revealed he’d been diagnosed […]
Michael Owen reveals writing his book was ‘therapeutic’ Michael Owen’s exhilarating rise through the ranks of football started at Liverpool in 1996. He would go on to play as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team. In the years since retiring […]
A new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry has for the first time, demonstrated differences in the prevalence of post-traumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) in different groups of rescue workers and emergency personnel, including firefighters, police officers and psychiatric nurses. The researchers showed that the varying experiences and circumstances these workers encounter, such as handling aggressive people, […]
Dementia: Expert discusses the signs and symptoms Dementia is a general term for a cluster of symptoms associated with brain decline. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia in the UK. Memory loss and lapses in judgement are some of the early signs of Alzheimer’s. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s but […]
The most severe cases of COVID-19 begin with leaky blood vessels. Breaches in the vascular system cause inflammation and coagulation, as fluid floods the lungs. Meanwhile, a host of seemingly unrelated symptoms set in. Blood pressure drops, arrhythmias test the heart, and the central nervous system takes a beating. Some studies suggest that such disparate […]
Lung cancer: Signs and symptoms to look out for Lung cancer mainly affects older people, with four out of 10 Britons aged 75 and above being diagnosed with the condition. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear where you’d expect them to arise. Noticing your hands and, in particular, your palms changing shape could indicate the deadly […]
This Morning: Insomniac describes her crippling condition Tom Brady was political editor for ITV News for 10 years before taking up his current post as the main anchor of News at Ten. The broadcasting veteran may be undaunted by unconventional hours but a couple of years ago, his health took a sudden and dramatic turn […]
