Coronavirus symptoms: Signs of COVID-19 infection in the toilet include diarrhoea poo |
Coronavirus is an infectious disease which has been confirmed in more than one million individuals across the world. You could be at risk of COVID-19 infection if you often find that you’re passing more stools than normal, it’s been revealed.
Coronavirus: Expert reveals how sleeping patterns are being affected by the pandemic |
Colin A Espie, Professor of Sleep Medicine at Oxford University, said the cycles, known as circadian rhythms, are resulting in many experiencing hikes in their anxiety levels due to the current pandemic crisis. He added that other people may have unusual
Coronavirus UK: COVID-19 clinical trial volunteers – how to take part in medical trials |
Coronavirus is an infectious disease which has been confirmed in more than one million individuals across the world. As cases continue to rise in the UK, the government has called for more COVID-19 patients to volunteer for clinical trials, in
Diabetes type 2 symptoms: High blood sugar signs in your urine – normal toilet trips |
Diabetes is a common condition that affects more than four million people in the UK, and 90 per cent of cases are caused by type 2 diabetes. You could be at risk of diabetes if you find yourself making more
How to live longer: Plant-based diets have been proven to add years to your life |
When it comes to a long and joyous life who wouldn’t want to be able to add on a few more years? Increasing life expectancy allows many to enjoy their retirement and watch the children and grandchildren grow up. It’s common knowledge
High blood pressure diet: Prevent hypertension symptoms and signs with chia seeds |
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by regularly eating chia seeds, it’s been claimed. Related articles High blood
Novel high-sensitivity detector could aid in early Alzheimer's diagnosis
A prime suspect in the onset of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases is a normally benign enzyme that is essential to proper development of the nervous system. Under certain conditions, however, its chemical structure changes and it goes rogue, contributing to
High-energy lasers could be used to treat Alzheimer's disease in the future
Amyloid fibrils are a type of self-assembled proteins/peptides that take on a stacked sheet-like formation. Amyloid fibril aggregates are known to be a cause of several diseases—including Alzheimer’s—and therefore, it is of immense scientific interest to understand how these aggregates
Brain researchers invent an affordable smartphone measurement for testing of medications
Suffering from tremor can be very frustrating and reduce the quality of life for many people. This includes people suffering from Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury and a relatively high fraction of the elderly. Today, there are no
Thermally stable TB vaccine closer to reality thanks to microscopic silica cages
Scientists working on a new tuberculosis (TB) vaccine have achieved a major step forward by showing that a promising TB antigen and a novel vaccine adjuvant can be protected from heat damage with a technique developed at the University of
Insights on timing of Huntington's Disease onset
Huntington’s disease (HD), an inherited and fatal disorder in which nerve cells in the brain break down over time, may become evident at any time in life but typically starts in a person’s 30s or 40s. New research results published
Study finds fish preserve DNA 'memories' far better than humans
We are all familiar with the common myth that fish have poor memory, but it turns that their DNA has the capacity to hold much more memory than that of humans. In a study published recently in the journal Nature,
Researchers identify a possible therapeutic target for Kennedy´s disease and prostate cancer
A study led by scientists at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and published in Nature Communications proposes chaperone protein Hps70 as an attractive therapeutic target for the treatment of Kennedy’s disease, a rare neuromuscular condition; it may
Electromagnetic fields may hinder spread of breast cancer cells
Electromagnetic fields might help prevent some breast cancers from spreading to other parts of the body, new research has found. The study showed that low intensity electromagnetic fields hindered the mobility of specific breast cancer cells by preventing the formation
COMPASS study site shares post-stroke care findings with patients, caregivers, clinicians
You’ve lost count of the sleepless nights spent in a hospital, but now your loved one is finally ready to go home following a stroke. Are you prepared to care for them? If you are like most people, you may
Restructuring Medicare Shared Savings Program can yield 40% savings in health costs
More than a trillion dollars was spent on healthcare in the United States in 2018, with Medicare and Medicaid accounting for some 37% of those expenditures. With healthcare costs expected to continue to rise by roughly 5% per year, a
How to sleep: Fall asleep fast by adding toast to your diet before bed |
Everyone needs to get enough sleep to help the body to function properly, according to the NHS. But, you could raise your chances of sleeping right through the night by eating a bowl of porridge before bed. Related articles Type
Heart attack: Pain in the jaw is a lesser known warning sign |
Heart attack symptoms include a pain, pressure or squeezing in the centre of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back, radiating pain or discomfort in other areas of the body including
Matt Lucas health latest: Comedian's alopecia changed his life for the better |
Matthew Lucas, 46, was born in Paddington, London and despite a happy childhood, Matt struggled to come to grips with how his body worked. The Little Britain star wrote in his book Little Me: My Autobiography: “From a young age
Bill Turnbull health latest: Prostate cancer operation led to symptoms of blood in urine |
Former BBC TV presenter Bill Turnbull, 64, revealed that he has prostate cancer in March 2018. He’s now spoken out about the immediate aftermath of his shocking diagnosis, including a key-hole procedure to drain his kidney. Related articles Bill Turnbull
Will.i.am health latest: Star describes his tinnitus as 'a proper loss' – the symptoms |
Will.i.am has become a UK fan favourite thanks, in part, to his impressive judging skills on The Voice UK. The star has been offering music hopefuls his guidance and critique for over eight years. Will made a name for himself in the
Coronavirus: Part of the vulnerable group? Nutritionist shares tips for self-isolation |
Coronavirus is highly contagious. Those in the vulnerable groups are advised to self-isolate for up to three months. Nutritionist Liz Cooper shares her top tips during these unprecedented times. The most vulnerable groups in society include people over the age
Existing anti-parasitic drug could offer treatment for Ebola
Amid the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Congo, now threatening to spill into Rwanda, a new study suggests that an existing, FDA-approved drug called nitazoxanide could potentially help contain this deadly, highly contagious infection. In meticulous experiments in human cells,
Scientists make major breakthrough in understanding common eye disease
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have announced a major breakthrough with important implications for sufferers of a common eye disease—dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – which can cause total blindness in sufferers, and for which there are currently no approved
