Five urine red flags that point to a serious health condition

Five urine red flags that point to a serious health condition

It’s easy to gloss over the colour of your urine. But one pharmacist has now issued an urgent warning about certain shades, claiming they could be a sign of something serious. This even includes a rather innocent-seeming brownish yellow alongside more unusual colours like green, blue and red. Tackling blue and green first, Niamh McMillan, … Read more

Doctor warns ‘never ignore’ these conditions in your baby

Doctor warns ‘never ignore’ these conditions in your baby

A close eye is needed on some usually minor ailments in newborn babies (Image: Getty) While colds and bugs are a common part of life for most adults, they can at times pose a serious risk to babies. It’s crucial to seek medical advice for common conditions that could be dangerous in newborns. Some untreated … Read more

Millions risking health by taking common pill every day

Millions risking health by taking common pill every day

Experts are sending out a stark warning to people taking a commonplace, budget-friendly painkiller daily without a doctor’s prescription. Millions of people are taking aspirin in a well-meaning, yet misguided, attempt to stave off heart ailments and strokes, yet professionals caution against needless and potentially hazardous consumption. Analysis involving 150 million adults highlighted a widespread … Read more

Expert reveals why you are constantly bloated – and when to ring 999

Expert reveals why you are constantly bloated – and when to ring 999

Bloating is a common issue that many people face, often leaving them feeling uncomfortable and sometimes even in pain. Around 25 percent of healthy people will experience bloating at some point. A common cause of bloating is a build-up of gas in the gut, but it can also be the result of digestive issues such … Read more