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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Heart attack: Study confirms popular breakfast food not associated with heart attack risk
A large research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has confirmed no significant association between egg intake and blood fat levels, cardiovascular risk and mortality. Researchers in the past have published results linking egg consumption to an…
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Coronavirus: Three instances you should always wash your hands to prevent the virus
Coronavirus has spread to some 80 nations with the UK in grips about a possible epidemic. The World Health Organisation has warned of a global shortage and hiking of prices for protective equipment to help fight the deadly virus. Professor…
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Coronavirus: Should people be stockpiling toilet paper? Dr Hilary offers his advice
Coronavirus cases in the UK have now reached 87, and with fears over the number of cases rising, people across the world, particularly in Australia, have been stockpiling toilet paper. In Sydney, supermarket shelves were cleared in minutes, forcing one…
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Lucy Fallon health: Coronation Street star reveals what “saves her life everyday”
Lucy Fallon’s decision to join the cast of Coronation Street back in 2015 was an auspicious one – the actress has earned several accolades for her performance as Bethany Platt, including two British Soap Awards. While some soap stars reveal…
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Cancer symptoms: Five signs you should never ignore – it could be the deadly disease
Cancer symptoms are important to recognise as figures reveal one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. In the UK, the four most common types of cancer are breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer and…
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