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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. It would be completely understandable to associate the symptoms of the common cold with COVID-19. Both are highly contagious, start in the upper respiratory tract, and can be transmitted through the air

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But you could slash your chances of developing hypertension by making sure you

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus has impacted people across the globe, with cases continuing to grow, and lockdown restrictions in place worldwide. The symptoms of COVID-19 are well known at this point, with a cough, fever

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common disease whereby blood flows through your arteries at higher than normal pressure. Over time, this pressure can cause your arteries to thicken

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Dementia describes clusters of symptoms associated with brain decline that get progressively worse over time. Common signs of dementia include impaired concentration, memory loss and confusion. The goal of research is to

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Life can imperil our health in innumerable ways but we have a vital defence against these threats – the immune system. The immune system protects the body from harmful substances, germs and

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Recovery from an anxiety disorder is possible, but this only works if you realise you have an issue. Here are the signs of the mental health condition. The charity Rethink Mental Illness

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Heart attacks happen when an artery supplying your heart with blood and oxygen becomes blocked. The primary cause of a blockage is cholesterol; a fatty deposit found in your blood. The cardiovascular

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Associated with older age and high blood pressure, varicose eczema occurs alongside varicose veins. How can you treat this unsightly condition? The National Eczema Society noted the different names for varicose eczema

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The coronavirus pandemic worsens in the United Kingdom, with winter set to be a troublesome time. Those in the high-risk category, such as Stephen Pollard, are due a flu jab, but some

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus cases are “getting out of control” in the north of England, according to Gillian Keegan, and fears have been sparked of a second national Lockdown. It’s important people with symptoms of

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles, because the virus is already in their body. But

Life expectancy has risen steadily over the last 200 years, thanks to gains in education, improvements in socio-economic circumstances and scientific progress. According to the World Health Organisation, global average life expectancy increased by 5.5 years between 2000 and 2016, the fastest increase since the 1960s. Despite monumental gains, some of the greatest threats to

Flu jabs are issued every year on the NHS, coinciding with the start of the flu season. The jabs are given for free to those eligible, with more people urged to take the vaccine against the seasonal flu this year. This is due to the coronavirus outbreak, which experts are warning could see the NHS

Lung cancer is one of the most common and serious types of cancer. Around 47,000 people are diagnosed with the condition every year in the UK. There are usually no signs or symptoms in the early stages of lung cancer. But a face that appears more swollen can be an indicator. Lung cancer can cause

Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Nerve cells in this part of the brain are responsible for producing a chemical called dopamine. As the NHS explains, dopamine acts as a messenger between the parts of the brain and nervous system that

The ageing process can be unforgiving in many ways but two that stand out for men are erectile problems and being overweight. The two may not be related but they are both tied to unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as drinking too much alcohol and stress. They can both produce similarly negative effects on mental health

Symptoms of bowel cancer include bleeding from the bottom, a prolonged change in bowel habits and unexplained weight loss. What causes this deadly disease to develop? According to the charity Guts UK, the lining of the bowel constantly renews itself throughout our lives. The lining of the bowel is made up of millions of tiny

Type 2 diabetes is believed to be far more prevalent than the official estimates in the UK. That’s because hundreds of thousands of people are predicted to be living with it without realising. The reason for this discrepancy is in part down to the absence of symptoms. Symptoms can be subtle or non-existent in the

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition whereby the signals communicated between the brain and nervous system are disrupted. This causes a number of impairments, many of which relate to movement. The symptoms are often subtle at first but become quite pronounced as the condition advances. According to studies, if a person hears a constant ringing