The 5p a day dementia pill that expert says could help reduce your risk

The 5p a day dementia pill that expert says could help reduce your risk

Taking a daily supplement pill could improve your memory and slow cognitive ageing, according to new research. A study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that if you want to add one dietary product into your arsenal of protection against cognitive decline, you should reach for a multivitamin supplement. Two previous research … Read more

Colorectal surgeon shares five signs of cancer to spot when you go to the toilet

Colorectal surgeon shares five signs of cancer to spot when you go to the toilet

A self-examination is crucial when it comes to detecting cancer as early as possible, according to a doctor. Mr Ash Prabhudesai, Consultant Colorectal, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon at The Princess Grace Hospital, explained that you should check your breasts regularly to scan for a cancerous growth in this area. And you should pay the same … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here’s how to recognise if you have jock itch and how to treat it’

‘I’m a doctor – here’s how to recognise if you have jock itch and how to treat it’

A doctor has revealed the red flag signs of an infection, known as a jock itch, which is caused by a fungus. The uncomfortable problem mainly occurs in adult men and teenage boys, but it’s also more common in overweight people with “deep, moist skin folds”. Fortunately, Dr James O’Donovan took to his YouTube channel … Read more

Dr Michael Mosley recommends 62p food to boost sexual performance

Dr Michael Mosley recommends 62p food to boost sexual performance

Dr Michael Mosley has highlighted a superstar food that could benefit your health in lots of ways, ranging from lower blood pressure to even possibly better performance between the sheets. The doctor returned to Channel 4 on Monday with another round of health and diet tips. This week on Michael Mosley: Secrets Of Your Big … Read more

Three early signs of diabetes dentist notices in patients’ mouths

Three early signs of diabetes dentist notices in patients’ mouths

The eyes are often described as the windows to our health. But what about our mouths? Dr Vivian Roknian, a dentist from Beverly Hills, California, has revealed that your dentist knows a lot just by looking inside your mouth. One of the health problems that might become obvious in this area of the body is … Read more

Dr Mosley recommends three health tests everyone over the age of 45 should do

Dr Mosley recommends three health tests everyone over the age of 45 should do

The health guru behind the Fast 800 eating plan has revealed three tests that everyone over the age of 45 should take. The simple tests could help assess your overall health and give you a glimpse into the future. Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Dr Michael Mosley also noted that looking at your parents could … Read more

Heart disease death hotspots in the UK mapped

Heart disease death hotspots in the UK mapped

Heart disease death hotspots across the UK have been revealed based on new data. Two tables below show areas with the highest and lowest death rates from heart disease in the country. It comes as an expert has revealed to Express.co.uk that the most deprived parts of England are hit the hardest. New data from … Read more

Diabetes: Doctor shares six signs in the feet linked to condition

Diabetes: Doctor shares six signs in the feet linked to condition

Diabetes describes a condition that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become dangerously high. What’s worse, early symptoms are often reluctant to rear their ugly heads, leaving many people in the dark. In some cases, untreated diabetes can progress to diabetic neuropathy and trigger six warning signs. Fortunately, a doctor has revealed what to … Read more

Drinking 100% fruit juice linked to weight gain in children, adults: study – National

Drinking 100% fruit juice linked to weight gain in children, adults: study – National

Drinking a daily glass of 100 per cent fruit juice – a staple drink for many kids – is linked to weight gain in both children and adults, a new study suggests. The peer-reviewed research published in the JAMA Pediatrics journal Tuesday found that each additional serving of eight ounces of fruit juice with no … Read more

U.S. FDA allowing Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada – National

U.S. FDA allowing Florida to import cheaper drugs from Canada – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Friday it had authorized Florida to directly import prescription drugs from Canada, where prices of medicines are cheaper. The regulator said it was committed to working with other states seeking to gain similar approvals. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf … Read more