Multiple sclerosis is the ultimate chameleon. This chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disease affects the central nervous system, resulting in damaged nerves and scar tissue formation, so it can resemble a multitude of other illnesses. This also makes it incredibly hard to…
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Parkinson’s disease: Loss of smell is a lesser-known early warning sign of the condition
Michael J. Fox says having Parkinson's disease 'sucks' Parkinson’s disease symptoms mainly relate to movement because it involves a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine acts as a…
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Bedbugs: New strange odour, exoskeleton and spots on mattress are signs to look out for
Swarm of BEDBUGS crawl all over bus seat Bed bugs are tiny insects, with adults reaching 5mm long. Adept at hiding in dark crevices, they are often not noticed by most people but there are definitely signs they are there….
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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Nerve shock, unsteadiness and a burning sensation on feet are sign
Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 Low Vitamin B12 and low iron levels are causes of anaemia. Anaemia is when you do not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry the oxygen you need around your…
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Bowel cancer: Experiencing trapped wind or having a fullness in the tummy are danger signs
Bowel cancer symptoms explained by Doctor Richard Roope Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers to be diagnosed in the UK. You should consider speaking to a doctor if you find that you’re experiencing any of these two warning signs…
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Virus crisis in Belgium shows more signs of abating
Belgium, proportionally still the worst-hit nation in Europe when it comes to coronavirus cases, said Wednesday there are increasing signs that a turning point in the crisis was drawing close. “The high-speed train is slowing down,” said virologist Steven Van…
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Heart attack: Experiencing persistent hiccups could be a major sign you’re at risk
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Heart attacks occur when an artery supplying the heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked, usually by…
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Four inappropriate behaviours that could signal your partner has frontotemporal dementia
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Dementia is a broad category of conditions that are associated with progressive brain damage. It can be…
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High cholesterol: A sensation felt in your calves could indicate your levels are too high
High cholesterol levels are troublesome as it means there is too much ‘bad’ cholesterol floating in the blood, which can result in serious complications. The condition does not have any obvious symptoms in the early stages meaning many are unaware…
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Heart attack: Do you make this sound when sleeping? Sign that could reveal your risk
Heart attacks happen when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked, usually by a build-up of fatty plaques called cholesterol. Heart attacks fall under the umbrella of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which generally refers to conditions that…
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