Monty Don’s green fingers have forged him a hugely successful career on UK television. The gardener succeeded Alan Titchmarsh on BBC Two’s Gardeners’ World in 2003. The self-taught horticulturist would spend the next five years making the show his own, then, his health took a sudden and dramatic turn for the worse. READ MORE Freddie […]
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. Treatment success is largely determined by the size of the cancer and how far it has spread from the lungs. In other words, the earlier it is picked up, the better. READ MORE How to live longer: A drink proven to […]
Heart attacks are indeed terrifying experiences which can come on suddenly and could be fatal. When this experience occurs, a person has a short window to minimise damage inflicted on the heart muscle. Knowing all the possible symptoms warning of the impending condition could save a life and seeing this on your skin could mean […]
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. […]
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 […]
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels run riot if steps are not taken to stop them. In an otherwise healthy body, blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in your blood – is regulated by insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas. In a diabetics body, however, the […]
Dementia can relate to any number of symptoms associated with brain damage. Memory loss is one of the defining features of brain decline. It usually begins with simple errors, such as forgetting where a person left their house keys. READ MORE Dementia care: Follow this diet to reduce your risk of memory loss In the […]
Dementia becomes a salient issue the older you get. This is because dementia – a cluster of symptoms associated with brain decline – mostly affects people over the age of 65. It is important to note that dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. In fact, understanding the processes that cause dementia […]
What is the probability of developing more or less serious symptoms following infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus? The researchers from Trento-based Fondazione Bruno Kessler, in cooperation with Lombardy Region based health institutions as well as universities in Milan and the US, calculated it in a study conducted on 4,326 Lombardy residents. The analysis, available online […]
Screening for symptoms of COVID-19 and self-quarantine are good at preventing sick people from spreading the coronavirus. But more and more evidence is suggesting that people without symptoms are spreading the virus too. Monica Gandhi, an infectious diseases physician and researcher at the University of California, San Francisco, explains what is known about asymptomatic spread […]
