Tag: health

Number of single women having IVF without partner QUADRUPLES in a decade as hopeful mothers struggle to find Mr Right More than half of IVF attempts by single women are for those aged 40 and over  Almost one in 10 cycles are given to women over the age of 44   Women may also postpone motherhood

Stress is a problem we all experience at certain times in our lives. It is brought on by situations that are unpredictable, uncontrollable and uncertain. This in turns brings either the alarm reaction (fight or flight) or adaption – learning to cope with the situation. Stress can impact the body in a major way as

Fat Britain: NHS figures show obesity-related hospital admissions have risen 15% in a year More than 710,000 people last year went to hospital with weight-related issues Almost two thirds of these admitted patients – 466,978 – were women   Obesity has been steadily rising in England since the early 1990s Common health problems are arthritis, gallstones and

Doctors feared he’d become wheelchair-bound due to a rare condition… now this 32-year-old Pride of Britain winner has ‘smashed a world record’ by running three marathons a day for a week on a treadmill Jamie McDonald was given a rare spinal condition diagnosis at the age of seven It can cause muscle weakness and paralysis,

ASK THE GP: My father-in-law, 70, has had fainting episodes for the past two years with no explanation My father-in-law, 70, has had fainting episodes for the past two years. When he blacks out, it’s usually twice in two hours with little warning, and he is unconscious for 20 to 30 seconds. He broke his

Cruel injustice of the health service lottery: Radiotherapy helped interior designer Emily, 33, beat cancer but she wouldn’t get it under new rules Emily Locking, of Buckinghamshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2015 Turning point for her was treatment called selective internal radiation therapy Since last month, patients must meet criteria to be eligible

Forget carrots! Eating eggs regularly could protect against most common cause of age-related blindness Eating eggs regularly could protect against age-related macular degeneration AMD is the most common cause of blindness among those aged 50 and over Eggs are a naturally rich source of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin  Eating eggs regularly could protect against

How up to one in five prostate cancer victims may have a genetic defect which triples their risk of death One in five patients may have genetic quirk which worsens chances of survival  Men with mutated gene called RB1 in tumour were 3.3 times more likely to die However only one in 41 men with

Prostate cancer symptoms can be difficult to spot because they develop slowly and may not show for many years. They usually appear when the prostate is large enough to affect the tube that carries urine from the bladder out the penis, known as the urethra. When this happens, symptoms can occur that affect how you

Former soldier who ‘died’ for 23 minutes reunites with the man who saved his life – despite having NEVER performed CPR before James Shannon fell to the floor ‘like a sack of spuds’ when he had a cardiac arrest Luckily, Chris Massingham was on hand to perform CPR for almost half an hour Mr Massingham

Vitamin B12 deficiency can trigger symptoms such as tiredness, breathlessness and heart palpitations. Left untreated, more serious health problems can occur, including cardiovascular disease and infertility. The best way to make sure you’re getting enough of the vitamin is by eating B12-rich foods. But some foods are better sources than others. The best way to

‘Anti-vaxxers have an utter contempt for science’: Expert puts those who oppose life-saving jabs in the same bracket as flat-Earthers and climate-change deniers Dr Jonathan Kennedy, of Queen Mary University of London, slams anti-vaxxers Accused public of becoming ‘increasingly hostile and suspicious of experts’ Adds vaccines ‘have the capacity to eradicate measles from the UK’ Anti-vaxxers

44 births – the current record How many children can be born to a woman? In Uganda, a mother has brought meanwhile, 39 children to the world. The sad story reveals the suffering of the family. While in the Traditions mothers up to 69 children in the world have brought, the information is usually not

What are the dangers of the Trim of the pubic area? The Removal of pubic hair is today for men and women for the daily Ritual in the shower. Either the hair will be trimmed in the pubic area or completely removed. However, Doctors warn: The pubic hair removal carries some risks for the health.

Should a soldier shoot the child who is pointing a gun at them and their colleague? Should a photographer film the aftermath of a terrorist attack or help the injured? Many situations present professionals with ethical dilemmas – and the decisions made can have profound psychological consequences. For many years, researchers have looked at the

Medical student looks at his own SPERM under a microscope and films fascinating close-ups on his iPhone Martin Kristiansen filmed his semen close-up as part of a research project The magnification of up to 1,000 times shows the abundance of cells Their streamline shape are what helps sperm to swim and fertilise the egg A

Booking a badminton court or pilates class should be as easy as ordering a takeaway, says Sports Minister as he bemoans obstacles that put people off exercising Sport England quizzed almost 2,000 adults living in England for the survey Two thirds of respondents said they found it easy to order a takeaway online  While only

Access to inpatient care for young people with mental health issues varies significantly across Europe, with mental health services providing up to fifty times more beds depending upon the country you live in. The UK is 18th out of 28 countries in Europe for the number of inpatient beds available per 100,000 young people, despite

Vitamin B12 is required by the body to make red blood cells, according to the NHS. Red blood cells are used to deliver oxygen to various parts of the body, but the vitamin could also help to produce DNA. Common vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms include developing sudden aches or pains, and even feeling tired all

High blood pressure is a deadly condition that affects more than one in four adults in the UK. The condition, which is also known as hypertension, could be caused by eating an unhealthy diet, or by not doing enough exercise. Diagnosing the condition early is crucial as it puts extra stress on your blood vessels