‘I’m a bowel cancer expert – here are five signs not to ignore’

‘I’m a bowel cancer expert – here are five signs not to ignore’

It is natural for us to indulge over the New Year, with the average Briton consuming over 5,300 calories on Christmas Day. But the symptoms of overeating can be similar to the symptoms of bowel cancer. Michelle Geraghty-Corns, gut health expert and founder of eternalbeing, explained: “Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in … Read more

Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people

Recalled meat snack trays sold at Sam’s Club are linked to salmonella poisoning in two dozen people

At least two dozen people in 14 states have been sickened, including five who were hospitalized, by salmonella poisoning tied to recalled meat snack trays sold at some Sam’s Club stores, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Fratelli Beretta USA, a New Jersey meat processing company, recalled more than 11,000 pounds … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here’s my favourite remedy if you want to live longer’

‘I’m a doctor – here’s my favourite remedy if you want to live longer’

Simple lifestyle changes can add years onto your life, from exercising more, to eating healthier. Dr Chisom Ikeji has another easy “remedy” to help you live longer. The US-based physician has more than 230,000 followers on TikTok and uses her channel to share different health advice, from ways to fix chapped lips to weight loss … Read more

Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says

Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says

Recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches that were tied to lead poisoning in hundreds of U.S. children contained an additional contaminant, federal health officials said Friday. Besides lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said investigators detected “a high level” of the chemical element chromium, which can be toxic, in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree and in … Read more

Kidney cancer symptoms include three signs that are easily ‘overlooked’

Kidney cancer symptoms include three signs that are easily ‘overlooked’

Kidney cancer is the seventh most common form of cancer in the UK, responsible for more than 13,000 diagnoses every year. It also accounts for around 4,700 deaths annually – or 13 a day. Despite its prevalence some of the warning signs can be hard to spot. One expert spoke exclusively with Express.co.uk about some of the … Read more

How Clean Is Your House?

How Clean Is Your House?

The classic “white glove test” to detect dust doesn’t have such a high profile these days. (Who routinely wears gloves anymore, anyway?) You can’t see the germs, viruses, and other microorganisms that can cause disease. But it isn’t necessary to disinfect your entire home for it to be a healthy place to live. The right … Read more

Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared the way for Florida’s first-in-the-nation plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, a long-sought approach to accessing cheaper medications that follows decades of frustration with U.S. drug prices. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the plan into law in 2019, but it required federal review and … Read more