Eczema: NHS GP explains symptoms of skin condition Sometimes, people who have the chronic, inflammatory skin condition can have dry, scaly and painful patches of skin on their body. Eczema really can be an unpleasant health condition, but all hope isn’t lost. “Over 80 percent of eczema sufferers have higher than normal antibodies in their
Coronavirus: Expert warns of five week wait for death rate to fall PM Boris Johnson called a press conference last night to update the public on the ongoing vaccination campaign, which will be supported by the army. While the news is welcomed, it will provide little comfort for frontline workers, who are currently over overwhelmed
An Oklahoma inmate who died after collapsing in the shower nearly three months ago was reportedly suffering from a flesh-eating disease. Lesley Hendrix, who died in October, Canadian County Sheriff Chris West confirmed to PEOPLE, was suffering from a flesh-eating disease, the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner’s Office said, according to news station KFOR. According to
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep much of the population in their homes for most of the day, it’s taking a toll on our collective mental health. In Baltimore, calls to the city’s crisis hotline have doubled during the pandemic and Sheppard Pratt Health System, one of the nation’s leading mental health care providers,
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer WE ALL know someone who waltzed into their 60s looking 10 years younger, or someone who turned 50 looking weathered, exhausted, and a decade older than the candles on their birthday cake would suggest. The latest results in the biology of ageing show us this difference
Chris Moyles shows off healthy eating regime Eating healthily is key to longevity, abating disease and readily available in every supermarket you enter. Variety is best, but are you even getting your five-a-day? How can you keep track? “If you want to live longer and be healthier, you have to fuel your body with the
In the past week, hospital staff across the country have joined the protest against the racist murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade, and countless others. Some have marched in white coats echoing “no justice, no peace” down the streets of their cities. Others have laid down in solidarity for 8 minutes
A Texas teacher who went viral after sharing photos of her young students hugging one another has died two months after contracting the novel coronavirus. Zelene Blancas died on Monday after being hospitalized for nine weeks, according to ABC News, which confirmed its report with officials from her workplace, Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School in
Rebel Wilson discusses her decision to lose weight in 2020 Weight loss requires determination and willpower but it isn’t rocket science. There are a few things that will help those extra pounds fall off in no time. Express.co.uk chatted to senior GP and UK medical director at Liva Healthcare Dr Roger Henderson to find out how you
When Amanda Roth first walked into a fertility clinic in 2011, her situation wasn’t exactly like that of the many other patients in the waiting room. She hadn’t been trying to conceive with a male partner for some time; as someone with a female partner, she simply didn’t have sperm at home. Queer and lesbian
Frankie Foster advises followers not to take diet supplements With the start of a new year ahead of us all so the promise of a ‘new you’ beckons. Weight loss and New Year resolutions are often synonymous but with so many promising to be the holy grail of weight loss wonder how can you really
This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert A practising clinician at The Princess Grace Hospital (part of HCA UK), Dr Karra can share her insight on the common health condition type 2 diabetes. Here, she reveals what causes it, the worst foods you can eat and how to prevent dangerous complications. What
As 2020 comes to an end, only around 2.7 million Americans have received their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine — a much lower number than the 20 million the federal government originally promised. Nationwide distribution began on Dec. 14 after the Food and Drug Administration approved two vaccine candidates, one from Pfizer and another
Written by Charley Ross It may sound like something out of a horror film, but it’s actually part of human sleeping patterns. 30% of all adults will experience sleep paralysis in their lifetime, one Stylist writer explains what to expect. One night in 2015, I had just rolled in from an all-nighter in Birmingham with
AstraZeneca vaccine provides 'hope' says Jacqui Smith The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine has officially been approved for use in the UK. Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed the coronavirus vaccine will be rolled out starting from January 4. The UK has ordered 100 million doses of this vaccine, which is enough to vaccinate 50 million people. Express.co.uk has
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer The health benefits associated with regular exercise are fairly established but research continues to build on our foundational knowledge. Encouragingly, even straight-forward, relatively low-intensity exercise yields considerable benefit. Namely, walking has been associated with a host of health benefits that can contribute to longevity. Evidence suggests
The United States has purchased an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer, enough to vaccinate around 50 million people, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday. The nearly $2 billion deal is the second one between the U.S. government and the pharmaceutical giant, bringing Pfizer's total commitment to
Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition characterised by unstable blood sugar levels. We get blood sugar from the food we eat and it supplies our body with energy. However – the substance must be kept within a healthy range – if it is
All eyes have watched to see what Amazon’s next move in the health space would be ever since its collaboration with Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase was announced in 2018. The joint venture, however, has been fairly quiet since its announcement. It took more than a year for the company to announce its name –
Laura Dern has witnessed the devastating effects of COVID-19 firsthand. After losing a friend to the virus and seeing others people become severely sick, the Oscar-winning actress takes COVID-19 “very seriously.” “I've had friends who are on ventilators, who pulled through. I've known people of all ages who've been very sick. And we had one
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