Coronavirus UK death toll has climbed to 474 today, up by nine as new fatalities were confirmed in Wales and Scotland. A total of 9,817 are now confirmed as infected with Covid-19 in Britain – up from 9,529 by the…
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Coronavirus: Will spring slow down the spread of the virus? When the pandemic could end
With Spring around the corner, the arrival of a new season and warmer weather, what will this mean for coronavirus? Will the infection begin to decline? Will we even be able to be outside and enjoy the new season? These are the…
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Coronavirus symptoms: Woman reveals the first sign of deadly COVID-19 to look out for
Coronavirus has now been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation and virus will spread more rapidly in weeks. With many people being told to prepare for major disruptions to daily life in order to prevent a further spread, knowing of the…
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Coronavirus update: Dr Hilary reveals whether it is safe to breastfeed during the outbreak
Coronavirus continues to cast an ominous shadow over the UK, as businesses are forced to shut up shop and broad swathes of the population work from home in response to the latest government crackdown, which advises against all “non-essential” travel….
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High blood pressure: The superfood found to have a natural ability to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of a number of harmful mechanisms that can inflict irreversible damage on the heart if left untreated. The condition happens when the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high, which…
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Self isolation guidance: When should you self isolate? How do you self isolate?
As coronavirus spreads, older people, those 70 and over, may be asked to reduce social contact, and will still be able to receive visits from uninfected family members. Professor Jason Leith, Scotland’s national clinical director said the groups of people…
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Iron deficiency symptoms: The sign in your hair that could mean you’re lacking iron
Severe iron deficiency could result in anaemia, a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen to the body’s tissues and if lacking in this vital vitamin, iron deficiency anaemia may ensue. This…
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Coronavirus symptoms: The two new symptoms of the deadly virus you need to know
Coronavirus is a global epidemic. New NHS guidelines have been released, requesting people with certain symptoms to stay home. What are they? Since the COBRA meeting held on Thursday 12th March at lunchtime, Boris Johnson has released a statement on…
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Low blood pressure can be more dangerous than high blood pressure in later life – symptoms
Low blood pressure was linked to higher mortality rates among over 75s meaning international guidelines may need to be reviewed. The finding could lead to more personalised management of blood pressure for patients. The study of 415,980 older adults in…
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Noticing a change in your voice could signal early symptom
In Parkinson’s disease, the cells of the substantia nigra start to die. When this happens, dopamine levels are reduced. When they have dropped 60 to 80 percent, symptoms of Parkinson’s start to appear. Sadly, there is no cure for the…
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