Bed bugs expert Dr Xand debunks common myths as cases begin to soar
Many of us have been left feeling itchy after watching a number of videos claiming to show the extent of a bed bug infestation in the UK as cases surge. …
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Doctor recommends eight ‘best’ foods to slash your risk of cancer
While there are many factors at play, poor lifestyle decisions are one of the culprits that can pave the way to cancer. Fortunately, this means that a healthy diet can …
Skin cancer: Dad’s warning as ‘pink mark’ on his back grew
A dad-of-two is urging others to seek medical help if they notice any abnormal moles after a mark on his back turned out to be something deadly. Matt Heywood, from …
Vitamin B12 deficiency: Common symptoms that could be mistaken for dementia
Symptoms are not always clear cut when it comes to what could be causing them. Certain symptoms like a headache, for example, are associated with multiple health problems. That is …
Vitamin D supplements – should you take them every day?
Vitamin D, often dubbed the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is important for regulating the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. These nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles …
Arthritis symptoms: ‘One of the earliest signs’ when walking
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people in the UK. It causes pain and inflammation in a joint, and while the condition is often associated with growing …
Over half of women don’t realise bladder leaks are a menopause symptom, study finds
More than half of women didn’t know that bladder leakage is a symptom of the menopause, according to research. A poll of 2,000 women, who are peri-menopausal or menopausal, found …
Optician’s warning coloured contact lenses could lead to ‘possible blindness’
Professional services optician at Vision Direct, Nimmy Mistry, revealed the risks of wearing coloured contacts bought from non-optical establishments. “Cheap, coloured lenses that you can buy in joke and costume …
Three lesser-known signs of silent killer that could be mistaken for effects of winter
The thyroid is a small gland in the neck found just in front of the windpipe. One of its main functions is to produce thyroid hormones, which control your metabolism …
High blood pressure: Warning as bloodshot eyes could be a sign of ‘silent killer’
Eyes are known as a “window to the soul”, but they can also give us some clues as to our health. Having bloodshot eyes is an example of this. While …