‘I’m a doctor – here are the five steps to cutting down your risk of cancer’

‘I’m a doctor – here are the five steps to cutting down your risk of cancer’

Cancer is responsible for just over a quarter of all deaths in England in a typical year. The good news is that around 38 percent of cancer cases are preventable, according to Cancer Research UK. Fortunately, a doctor has outlined four simple lifestyle changes that could reduce your likelihood of developing the potentially deadly condition. … Read more

Bowel cancer symptoms: Expert warns of the ‘important’ signs that are often ‘ignored’

Bowel cancer symptoms: Expert warns of the ‘important’ signs that are often ‘ignored’

Bowel cancer is considered to be the fourth most common cancer in the UK, with around 42,900 new people diagnosed with the condition every year. The symptoms of the potentially deadly condition can overlap with other less serious health problems, but it’s important to get any suspicious changes checked. A gastroenterologist has stressed it’s crucial … Read more

Diabetes expert reveals five ‘must do’ things that will bring down your blood sugar ‘fast’

Diabetes expert reveals five ‘must do’ things that will bring down your blood sugar ‘fast’

Healthy lifestyle tweaks are some of the most potent weapons you can add to your arsenal of protection against a myriad of health problems. Not even high blood sugar levels are immune to the effects of healthy foods and good sleep. Fortunately, a diabetes specialist outlined the “uncommon” changes that could lower your levels “fast”. … Read more

Expert’s ‘do not eat’ warning as popular breakfast could send cholesterol skyrocketing

Expert’s ‘do not eat’ warning as popular breakfast could send cholesterol skyrocketing

Whether you treat yourself to a greasy burger or cheesy chips covered with mayonnaise, certain food choices are an obvious cholesterol red flag. However, a popular breakfast could also spell bad news for your arteries. A pharmacist has warned that one food item that is often consumed first thing in the morning “should be avoided”. … Read more

Best’ pasta options for diabetics, according to an expert

Best’ pasta options for diabetics, according to an expert

Type 2 diabetes refers to a common condition that causes your blood sugar levels to become too high, raising the spectre of serious complications. While diabetes won’t stop you from enjoying your food, knowing some simple hacks and swaps can help you choose healthier options, according to Diabetes UK. Carbohydrates found in the likes of … Read more

Change in someone’s mood could be an early sign of dementia says experts

Change in someone’s mood could be an early sign of dementia says experts

And while it is completely normal for your memory to be forgetful with things such as tiredness, stress or illness getting in the way. However, experts have warned a sign in someone’s mood could be a contributing factor towards an early sign of dementia. Experts at Alzheimer Scotland have warned personality or mood changes can … Read more

Expert reveals the two foods to eat to reduce risk of cancer, infections and even ageing

Expert reveals the two foods to eat to reduce risk of cancer, infections and even ageing

Professor Tim Spector has revealed the two “key” things that could support your gut health. The diet expert and co-founder of the health app Zoe explained that a strong gut microbiome could offer major health benefits, including lower levels of inflammation. In a healthy gut microbiome, different types of microorganisms support each other, aid digestion, … Read more

Scientists baffled as man gets 217 Covid vaccines in three years

Scientists baffled as man gets 217 Covid vaccines in three years

A 62-year-old man has received 217 Covid jabs against medical advice in a bizarre case that has baffled scientists. The man, from Germany, was then studied by scientists, a study published in the The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal reports. The vaccines were bought and administered privately to the 62-year-old over the course of 29 months. … Read more

Doctor reveals how to fix saggy skin on your neck without surgery

Doctor reveals how to fix saggy skin on your neck without surgery

There are a few different reasons why your neck skin might start to sag, with ageing and gravity making the top of the list. As you get older, your skin loses elasticity and collagen – the agents that keep it looking firm and youthful. Plus over time, gravity pulls on your skin, causing it to … Read more

Dr Michael Mosley warns of worst time to snack – can lead to health problems

Dr Michael Mosley warns of worst time to snack – can lead to health problems

Dr Michael Mosley has warned that snacking at the wrong time of day could spell a serious risk to your health. The health guru’s BBC podcast Just One Thing revealed that a third of people had snacks after 9 pm. Worryingly, even healthy options after this time could be bad for you. Dr Mosley said: … Read more