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, […]
Chris Whitty outlines how new coronavirus variant is easily spread The UK is currently battling a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19), which was originally termed lineage B.1.1.7. The mutated strain, which was detected in November 2020, is pushing hospitals in the Capital and South East to the brink. One hospital in Essex […]
Doctor says coronavirus ‘will get worse before it gets better’ The long-term health consequences of COVID-19 remain largely unclear. Many people are experiencing unusual and painful symptoms even after infection. Scientists have pinpointed both muscle weakness and fatigue as being the two dominant symptoms troubling survivors of the novel coronavirus. In a study published in Lancet, […]
Symptoms of debilitating bone disease osteoporosis explained Tamzin Outhwaite, 50, is an actress, presenter and narrator. Since coming to national notice for portraying the role of Mel Owen in the BBC soap EastEnders, the star has gone on to make even more of a name for herself by starring in a number of theatre and television […]
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 […]
Prostate cancer: What are the signs and symptoms? Stephen Fry is a much loved comedian, actor and writer who has been a mainstay of British television over the years. Stephen shocked fans a couple of years back after he publicly addressed his battle with prostate cancer. The comedian had his prostate removed after being diagnosed […]
