Dr says five signs on your legs ‘signal painful condition’
A doctor has sounded the alarm on five signs of a distressing leg ailment that could disrupt simple daily tasks like a stroll in the park. He emphasised that spotting …
Prevention
Travellers warned disease spreads from rodents and has no cure
Are you planning a trip to the USA this summer? A deadly rodent-borne disease with no known cure has claimed several lives across America, sparking a health alert. Healthcare professionals …
Warning as Brits told by expert exactly how often to apply sun cream
New research indicates an alarming number of Brits are not aware of how to take adequate precautions to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun. Data presented by …
Warning of new bedbug surge in UK coming this summer
Experts are sounding the alarm over a potential bedbug epidemic in the UK, with infestations already on the rise across the Channel. The upcoming Paris Olympics is expected to exacerbate …
Seven signs you’ve been bitten by ‘dangerous mosquito’ found in 13 European countries
A non-native mosquito species that’s reportedly to blame for a spike in dengue fever across Europe has been spotted in 13 countries across the continent. Asian tiger mosquitoes are known …
There is only one way to get rid of head lice, says expert
An expert in nits and headlice has given advice on how to avoid them, how to spot them and how to get rid of them. Dani Knapp’s family business Nitty …
‘Little known’ shot could be the best hangover ‘cure’
Most hangovers go away on their own, but the worst can last up to 24 hours. Most people will just power through the awful after effects of the night before, …
Red flag of ‘hidden’ condition that only shows when you fall
More than 500,000 people every year are left with broken bones linked to a common condition that many don’t know they have. Latest figures show over 3m people are believed …
Scientists say this red flag could raise your risk of stroke by 56%
A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. In the majority of cases this happens because a …
Red flag warning over hot weather condition amid soaring temperatures
As the mercury continues to soar, Brits are being warned of the dangers of heat stroke and exhaustion. With the NHS already under strain due to the hottest week of …