ARTHRITIS pain affects about 10 million people in the UK. But, if you have the skin condition psoriasis, you could be at risk of psoriatic arthritis. These are symptoms to look out for.
FISH oil and “friendly” bacteria supplements taken during and after pregnancy can reduce the risk of childhood allergies, a major study has found. A daily fish oil capsule taken after the 20th week of pregnancy and for the first three or four months of breastfeeding cut the chances of a child developing an egg allergy by 30%, the research showed.
APPLE-shaped women are more likely to suffer a heart attack, warns new research. The study suggests that women with a higher waist and hip size are more prone to a heart attack than overall obesity.
ECZEMA creams can help to reduce symptoms of the skin condition, but the NHS and UK government has warned the public not to use a specific Chinese herbal medicine, over fears it could “do more harm than good”.
ARTHRITIS pain affects about 10 million people in the UK. But, you could prevent joint pain and inflammation symptoms by adding this cheap vegetable to your diet.
DIABETES type 2 symptoms include weight loss, fatigue, and feeling very thirsty. These supplements could reverse high blood sugar naturally, one patient has claimed.
THE worst winter-related deaths crisis for almost two decades is expected this year. Public Health England yesterday warned flu is still “circulating widely” with more than 100 admissions to hospital in the past fortnight.
DEMENTIA symptoms affect about 850,000 people in the UK, and the condition costs the UK £26 billion a year, according to the Alzheimer’s Society. These could be early warning signs of a neurodegenerative condition.
HIGH blood pressure symptoms are rarely noticeable, but can include chest pain and severe headaches. But, you could lower your hypertension risk by adding this cheap fruit juice to your diet.
IBS symptoms symptoms include constipation, bloating and stomach pain. You can get rid of irritable bowel syndrome pain by adding these natural products to your diet.
THE misery of rheumatoid arthritis could be relieved - by scorpion venom. A chemical found in the arachnid’s killer sting at the end of its tail reduces symptoms without any side effects, say scientists.
EXCITING new research shows that our digestive system has an important role to play in both our health and happiness. Wendy Green looks at the best foods to help your good bugs flourish.
THE death of Diana, Princess of Wales, stunned the world but Amanda Barrie experienced such a severe reaction she ended up in hospital. On the night of Diana’s funeral in September 1997 the then Coronation Street actress was admitted with anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic response.
LEUKAEMIA symptoms include pale skin and tiredness. These are the signs of the aggressive blood cancer that kills almost 5,000 people a year in the UK.
COUGHS usually last no longer than three weeks. There are four main types of cough, including chesty, dry, mucus and tickly coughs. This is how to treat all of the conditions.
WEATHER in the UK this week could see temperatures drop below freezing, with areas of snow. But, the cold weather could trigger a number of health conditions, including the deadly flu.
PROSTATE cancer symptoms can be difficult to detect, particularly in the early stages. While there are a number of signs you can look out for, what are the causes of this type of cancer and are there ways of preventing it?