Boris Johnson admits concern over Brazilian coronavirus strain The new variant does not appear to be more harmful than earlier mutations but it’s significantly more transmissible. To protect those most at risk, it is vital that you respond to the warning signs of COVID-19 by self-isolating. Another way to help […]
Dr Dawn Harper on signs of vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin. It plays a vital role in brain function and the production of DNA and red blood cells. For a person lacking in the vital vitamin, tinnitus may be […]
Lung cancer: Signs and symptoms to look out for 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. Partly what makes lung cancer so serious is that it is not usually picked […]
One of the most recognizable characteristics of autism is an amazing diversity of associated behavioral symptoms. Clinicians view autism as a broad spectrum of related disorders, and the origin of the disease’s heterogeneity has puzzled scientists, doctors, and affected families for decades. In a recent study, researchers at Columbia University […]
Coronavirus: Previous sufferers can catch new strain says expert The UK is currently embroiled in chaos after a new variant of coronavirus (VUI – 202012/01) was discovered in Kent. The new variant is thought to be up to 70 percent more transmissible than its predecessor. London, the South East and […]
This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby the body cannot produce enough of the hormone insulin to regulate blood sugar or the insulin it does produce is not absorbed by the cells. Blood sugar is the main type of […]
What causes the characteristic slowing of movement in patients with Parkinson’s disease? Electrical oscillations of nerve cells deep inside the brain and the cortex are pathologically coupled with each other. Researchers know this from recordings taken from the brains of Parkinson’s patients during surgery to fit a brain pacemaker. But […]
Coronavirus vaccine subject claims temporary painful side effects Fox News contributor Dr. Marc Siegel gives reaction on ‘Bill Hemmer Reports’ New York University-Langone professor of medicine Dr. Marc Siegel urged the public on Friday to accept the forthcoming coronavirus vaccines, telling "Bill Hemmer Reports" that the rare reported side effects are […]
Physical activity can reduce the severity of early menopausal symptoms in women who have had cancer treatment, a University of Queensland study has found. Dr. Tom Bailey from UQ’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work said the results showed a clear association between physical activity and an easing in […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. As the NHS explains, nerve cells in […]