‘I ignored these symptoms and then faced cancer diagnosis’

‘I ignored these symptoms and then faced cancer diagnosis’

A woman has warned others of the symptoms she ignored that turned out to be caused by a deadly cancer. The mum from the US, shared her journey online following her devastating thyroid cancer diagnosis, urging people to “always talk with your doctor”. Amy Lou experienced a host of symptoms but dismissed them or attributed … Read more

Dentist describes symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook

Dentist describes symptoms of mouth cancer that you may overlook

Mouth cancer: What are the causes and symptoms? There are more than 200 types of cancer that can affect the human body. It occurs when abnormal cells grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. As a result, the telltale symptoms tend to reflect where in the body the disease is growing. However, some of these … Read more

Warning sign in the nose could be ‘silent killer’ condition

Warning sign in the nose could be ‘silent killer’ condition

Brits are being warned to look out for a telltale sign in the nose of a health condition that causes more than 75,000 deaths a year. Hypertension is a medical condition that means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood around the body. More commonly known as high blood pressure, it puts … Read more

Dentist explains 7 mouth symptoms you should see a GP about

Dentist explains 7 mouth symptoms you should see a GP about

As with any cancer, spotting the symptoms of mouth cancer can have a major impact on the outcome. But a dentist says many people aren’t aware of the subtle signs that could save their lives. Spotting them could be the difference between a successful outcome and not. Dr Smita Mehra, principal dentist at The Neem … Read more

Symptoms of KP.3 as Covid variant found in UK after spreading in US

Symptoms of KP.3 as Covid variant found in UK after spreading in US

People are being urged to stay wary of potential Covid symptoms to spot as a variant that became the most dominant in the US has been found in the UK. The arrival of the KP.3 variant in the UK has coincided with a 20 percent rise in deaths according to the latest data. KP.3 is … Read more

GP’s warning to EpiPen users ahead of heatwave weather

GP’s warning to EpiPen users ahead of heatwave weather

People who carry EpiPens have been warned of a potentially lethal ‘malfunction’ that is easily preventable. Dr Bhavini Shah, GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, explained how EpiPens must be stored correctly to avoid a life-threatening situation. An EpiPen is a brand of adrenaline pen, designed to administer life-saving medicine to someone suffering with a severe … Read more

‘I’m a doctor – here are four bowel cancer symptoms often dismissed’

‘I’m a doctor – here are four bowel cancer symptoms often dismissed’

There are more than 200 types of cancer that can affect the human body. The type depends on where it starts. Some types are more common than others. In the UK, breast and prostate cancer affect the largest proportion of cancer patients. Among the other most common types of the disease in the UK is … Read more

Doctor issues warning after being ‘suspicious’ of friend’s habit

Doctor issues warning after being ‘suspicious’ of friend’s habit

A doctor has issued a health warning after being concerned by his friend’s ‘suspicious’ habit. Dr Sam Choudhury, who goes by the username Skingapore online, posted a video from a recent trip he took with a friend. Dueting their time together, he noticed a red flag that could point to diabetes in his friend. In … Read more

‘My UTI turned into sepsis and now I’m a quadruple amputee

‘My UTI turned into sepsis and now I’m a quadruple amputee

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

Dementia red flag you might notice when someone is walking

Dementia red flag you might notice when someone is walking

It is thought almost one million Britons are currently living with dementia, a devastating syndrome that causes the ongoing decline of the brain. This figure is expected to rise due to our ageing population. Many of us are aware of some of the well-known symptoms of dementia. These include memory loss, reduced thinking speed and … Read more