With the weather turning colder and darker nights drawing closer, some people may find themselves slipping into a state of depression. It’s common to be affected by changing seasons but, when it starts to have a significant impact on your mood and daily life, it might be a sign of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Commonly … Read more
Covid XEC was first identified in Germany with cases in Denmark, US and UK rapidly spreading as around 15 countries have also identified cases of it. Experts state this variant has some new mutations which may increase its spread during autumn. The Covid vaccines have been updated to match new variants however not with XEC … Read more
It’s all too easy to overlook the colour of your urine. But a GP has now issued an urgent warning about certain shades, claiming they are among the earliest symptoms of one health condition. For Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP from LloydsPharmacy Online, this includes dark or cloudy urine – especially if it smells pungent too. … Read more
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
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK and across the globe, but it’s also one of the most treatable if caught early enough – which is why it’s important to know the signs. It typically develops on skin areas most exposed to the sun, emphasising the importance of … Read more
A woman claims she was misdiagnosed with stress despite suffering from a rare condition – now she’s fighting for change. When people talk about their ’20s it’s as if life really starts here. Whether you’re travelling the world, progressing in a career or hunting for ‘The One’ – it can feel as though you’re finally … Read more
More than four years since Covid-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO (World Health Organization) in March 2020, fear of another mass outbreak looms large. The WHO, on August 14, declared the current upsurge of Mpox or Monkeypox in Central Africa as a global emergency requiring urgent action. The global concern for the virus … 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 woman has shared the “embarrassing” symptoms of a deadly disease she initially ignored prior to her life-changing diagnosis, urging others to “speak to your doctor”. Lindsey Jayn Piette from Ontario in Canada experienced issues such as irregular bowel movements and bloating but initially did nothing about them. Taking to social media platform TikTok, the … Read more
Dr Amir talks about blood types that attract mosquitoes Health bodies are urging caution as a little-known disease has been linked to the first ever confirmed deaths from its infection in the world. Two young women have died after contracting Oropouche virus, a disease spread by midges and mosquitoes. A number of miscarriages and birth … Read more
