A doctor has warned of a sticky symptom that could be a sign of a dangerous cancer, stating “you shouldn’t ignore this”. As most people are aware, cancer is a potentially deadly disease that occurs when abnormal cells divide and spread in an uncontrolled way. These cells can also spread to and damage nearby tissue … Read more
Brits travelling to France have been urged to take caution as a case of “break bone fever” typically found in tropical climates has been detected there. Health authorities have confirmed its first “locally acquired” case of dengue fever in the south east of the country. The infected person is from La Colle-sur-Loup, near Nice, according … Read more
After decades as a Hollywood star, John Wayne’s Oscars moment finally came when he starred as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit. Having read Charles Portis’ novel, Duke actively campaigned for the starring role in the 1969 movie, which saw him collaborate once again with director Henry Hathaway. A year later, the 63-year-old picked up his … Read more
Back in 1951, Ealing Studios produced the classic comedy movie The Lavender Hill Mob. Set on the street of the same name in Battersea near London’s Clapham Junction, the film follows Alec Guinness’ clerk responsible for transporting a bank’s gold supplies for the last two decades. But now he’s decided to steal £1 million of … Read more
We are all well aware of the impact of what we eat on our health and wellbeing. Certain foods can raise your risk for some conditions, while others can lower it. This includes what we drink too, with one drink in particular packed with some powerful nutrients that could help protect us from dangerous conditions … Read more
Living with high cholesterol means you have too much of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. Over time this can build up in the blood vessels causing blockages. For this reason having high cholesterol is a major risk factor for potentially fatal medical emergencies, such as strokes and heart attacks. There are … Read more
Despite many people welcoming warmer temperatures and sunny conditions, the arrival of summer can trigger some uncomfortable symptoms among many Brits. Hayfever, which is known medically as allergic rhinitis, is thought to affect 16 million people in Britain. The frustrating condition is an allergic reaction to pollen and can cause symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, … Read more
Mouth cancer: What are the causes and symptoms? There are more than 200 types of cancer that can affect the human body. It occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. As a result, the telltale symptoms tend to reflect where in the body the disease is growing. However, some of these … Read more
Brits are being warned to look out for a telltale sign in the nose of a health condition that causes more than 75,000 deaths a year. Hypertension is a medical condition that means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. More commonly known as high blood pressure, it puts … Read more
A health body is urging three eligible groups of people to come forward for the next available COVID-19 booster jab amid a rise in cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warns that not getting the top-up vaccine would leave you more vulnerable to hospitalisation and even death due to the illness. The free jab, … Read more
