The first signs of diabetes are often classed as general and don’t necessarily make you feel ill. This means that many patients are unaware that something is wrong, according to the NHS. Fortunately, a doctor has outlined the earliest symptoms that could signal your body is “headed towards diabetes”. Dr Sasha Haddad took to her … Read more
While blood clots can crop up in response to bleeding and prove useful, not all clots are to be welcomed. When the gel-like clumps appear in your veins and arteries without a good reason, they can hike your risk of heart attacks and strokes. Worryingly, the outside temperature could play a role in this daunting … Read more
With your fridge brimming with various trimmings, you’re bound to have some uneaten food left from your Christmas feast. Whether it’s a tart cranberry sauce or beloved roasties, leftover Christmas staples could have some surprisingly positive effects on your blood sugar levels, according to Dr Sunni Patel, from Dish Dash Deets. “If you’re looking to … Read more
Considered the fourth most common cancer diagnosis, bowel cancer claims around 16,800 lives every year in the UK alone, according to Bowel Cancer UK. This gloomy statistic underlines the need to pay attention to any unusual changes in your body – especially in your poo. Just like all forms of cancer, early detection significantly improves … Read more
High cholesterol levels are often reluctant to rear their ugly heads in the early stages. This tricky nature earned the condition a nickname as a silent killer. High levels of the fatty substance can hike your risk of dangerous heart attacks and strokes without you knowing it. However, Dr Smriti Saraf, Consultant Cardiologist at The … Read more
Full-bodied, decadent red wine is a popular pairing for the Christmas dinner. While many are partial to a few glasses during the festive period, a nutritionist has revealed the reason why many may be left with a painful headache after just one glass of the red stuff. Red wine headaches can happen within 30 minutes … Read more
Between platters of finger food and boxes of Quality Street, your appetite might not be quite ready for another dose of Christmas food. However, if you experience a quick feeling of satiety after eating frequently, it could be a sign of something more sinister, according to a doctor. Everyone can struggle with feelings of fullness … Read more
Picturesque beaches and clean sea air often make coastal towns popular travel destinations, but their appeal sometimes hides a health disparity that is apparent to locals. One of the seaside resorts with poorer health outcomes is Hartlepool. Regionally, the north-east has the lowest government projections of life expectancy rates for men in England at 77.9 … Read more
Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy where you tuck into an elaborate, festive spread in the circle of your nearest and dearest. But sadly, for thousands of people, it could be the first time they notice a significant and distressing change in their loved ones, according to Dr Tim Beanland, Head of … Read more
As Liberals and New Democrats negotiate what a future national drug plan should look like, a new survey suggests pharmacare is not at the top of the priority list for most Canadians. The survey shows that when asked to name their top two health-care priorities, only 18 per cent of those surveyed said the government … Read more
