Nine in 10 adults are increasing their risk of diabetes, heart disease or bowel cancer by not eating enough fibre, experts found. Fewer than one in 10 are consuming the recommended daily amount – and two thirds of those quizzed as part of the research did not know what dietary fibre actually is. Just 36 … Read more
The NHS has issued a warning of red flag symptoms of a potentially dangerous health condition to spot. Diabetes is a serious and typically lifelong condition which causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. While it is not known exactly what causes type 1 diabetes, among type 2 patients this is often linked … Read more
Scientists have warned that a painful condition linked to an increased risk of dying early is far more common than previously thought. A new study found that three out of four patients from a sample were living with neuropathy – a type of nerve damage that can cause pain, numbness or weakness. However, of these … Read more
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Funny-smelling urine could be the result of several health issues (Image: Getty Images) The average, healthy person urinates four to eight times a day, and the bladder is capable of holding around one pint of urine. … Read more
Scientists believe the colour of your tongue could be an early warning sign of cancer or diabetes. Harvard researchers say your tongue can actually reveal a lot about your health, whether that’s its appearance, colour or even texture. In a new article the scientists concluded the tongue should have a round and symmetrical look. The … Read more
Diabetes is a serious and typically lifelong condition which causes your blood sugar levels to become too high. Although it is not known exactly what causes type 1 diabetes, among type 2 patients this is often linked to factors such as being overweight and not exercising enough. However, it can also run in families. As … Read more
Silent killers describe a cluster of medical conditions with no obvious symptoms that can progress to an advanced stage before they are detected. Diabetes symptoms are often reluctant to rear their ugly heads, landing the condition in this category. What’s worse, uncontrolled blood sugar levels posed by diabetes can spell a serious health risk, ranging … Read more
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in a person’s blood to become too high, increasing the risk of serious problems with the eyes, feet, heart and nerves. But many people have the condition without realising because they may not always notice any symptoms. Dr Eric Berg, a … Read more
Diabetes is a serious and usually life-long condition that causes blood sugar levels to become too high. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Type 2 is far more common, accounting for around 90 percent of cases. It is often caused by factors such as being overweight or inactive, or a … Read more
A doctor has revealed a lesser-known sign of diabetes that appears in your hair. Diabetes is characterised by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or react to it efficiently. This causes high levels of sugars in your blood, as the insulin impairment means that sugars are not transported from the bloodstream into your cells. … Read more
