Nosebleeds can be a nightmare to deal with. They’re messy, bloody and feel like they go on for ages. But now, Dr Lawrence Cunningham – a GP at the UK Care Guide – warns they can sometimes be a little more than just a hindrance. In the worst of cases, they may even be a … Read more
Stark new research has warned that one diet choice may play a significant part in rocketing colon cancer cases among young people. Scientists at the US-based Cleveland Clinic analysed data from more than 60 patients to understand the role of ‘metabolites’ in the cell-mutating disease which kickstarts in the large intestine. While metabolites may sound … Read more
Applause for the NHS during the pandemic may have been ‘dangerous’, as ‘no organisation can be a national religion’, the health service ombudsman has warned. Rebecca Hilsenrath, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, stressed that ‘no organisation should be beyond constructive criticism’, drawing upon the thousands of complaints received by the NHS since 2020. Her … Read more
A brave woman has shared her battle with bowel cancer and the four warning signs she had before being diagnosed. She is also urging others to be more vigilant than she was. Ellie Wilcockknown, known as EllieWilcock0 on TikTok, is a fighter who’s conquered stage 4 bowel cancer and since become an advocate for health … Read more
A year ago I sat in a chemo chair for the first time. I was told about the side effects and how to get press my emergency button, given some steroids, anti-nausea tablets, and more than one pack of Mini Cheddars. Then I entertained myself while being hooked up to several infusions of chemotherapy drugs … Read more
Now in recovery following a successful operation, McBriar shared that he faces a six to eight-week recuperation period and a lengthy stretch of aftercare, yet he remains ‘incredibly grateful and lucky’. Expressing his gratitude, McBriar said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to all the amazing consultants, surgeons, doctors and nurses at the … Read more
Parents of a baby who died at three days old are calling for a simple test which detected issues with their child to be made standard across the NHS. And they are urging new mums and dads to insist their newborns are given the pulse oximetry test at four hours old. The check, which measures … 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
A woman is urgently alerting others that seemingly minor issues like a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a paper cut can escalate into a life-threatening condition, emphasising the importance of recognising the signs and symptoms of such dangers. On TikTok, Kim, known as @kimschancebackup, posted a video that has garnered nearly half a million views. … Read more
Many individuals continue to miss their smear test appointments. However, cervical cancer screening tests could soon be conducted at home – a development experts are hailing as revolutionary. NHS chiefs are considering the introduction of quick and user-friendly self-testing kits in England, which could result in approximately 400,000 additional people being tested annually. The test … Read more
