Love Island contestant Patsy Field has Erb’s Palsy –here’s what you should know about the condition: ITV Fetch the popcorn – Love Island is back on our screens again and that can only mean one thing: a summer of fake tans, “Turkey teeth” and underboob-baring bikinis. Love Island may be one of the most popular …
What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?: Belle* is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many children, she has an anxiety disorder which renders her speechless and often physically frozen in specific situations such as school or when …
More than a third of people don’t know they have dementia – what to do if you suspect your partner has the condition: LightField Studios/Shutterstock Around 36% of people in England with dementia are unaware they have the condition, according to a new report from the Dementia Commission. The report suggests things health and care …
Brooke Shields had a grand mal seizure – here’s what you need to know about the condition: Shields suffered the seizure in September 2023. Joe Seer/ Shutterstock Actress and model Brooke Shields has revealed she suffered a grand mal seizure in September. In an interview, Shields revealed that the seizure caused her to lose control …
Adenomyosis: from symptoms to treatment, two women’s health experts explain this little known condition: Leszek Glasner/Shutterstock BBC presenter Naga Munchetty recently revealed that she suffers from adenomyosis, a chronic condition that affects the uterus. She spoke of how her pain can leave her unable to move and how a recent flare-up was so intense her …
Body dysmorphic disorder: what to know about this mental health condition: Actress Megan Fox recently shared in an interview with Sports Illustrated that she has body dysmorphia. In the video interview, Fox said: “I don’t ever see myself the way other people see me. There’s never a point in my life where I loved my …
Endometriosis: how the condition may be linked to the immune system: Endometriosis can cause a range of painful symptoms. Lightspring/ Shutterstock Endometriosis is a debilitating condition which affects 10% of women worldwide. The condition can have a serious affect on a person’s quality of life, often causing a range of symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue …
Endometriosis: black women continue to receive poorer care for the condition: Untreated, endometriosis may lead to a range of health problems. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory condition that affects an estimated one in ten people assigned female at birth. The condition causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow …
Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds: Around 18% of the people in our study were likely to have misophonia. silverkblackstock/ Shutterstock Many of us have sounds that we find to be annoying. But for some people, certain sounds actually trigger extreme reactions. It’s a disorder …
Long COVID: what we know about how the condition affects mental health: Long COVID affects millions of people around the world. Maridav/Shutterstock Many people have persistent symptoms after recovering from COVID, a condition termed “long COVID”. The UK’s Office for National Statistics estimates 1.8 million people in the UK have long COVID symptoms at least …
Long COVID: here’s what it’s like trying to access healthcare for the condition: Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock It’s estimated that 2.1 million people are currently living with long COVID in the UK. Symptoms can include breathlessness, fatigue, chest pains, loss of taste and smell, and “brain fog”. These symptoms continue to develop and fluctuate over time …
Supporting a child with long COVID – tips from parents of children living with the condition: NadyaEugene/Shutterstock Long COVID is the patient-preferred term used to describe symptoms lasting more than four weeks after a COVID-19 infection. Children and young people can also suffer from long COVID following even a mild infection with the virus. The …
Céline Dion reveals she has stiff person syndrome – an expert explains the condition: In an emotional message, Céline Dion recently revealed to her Instagram followers that she has a rare condition called stiff person syndrome. The condition has begun to affect the 54-year-old Canadian singer’s vocal cords and her walking. As a result, she …
Long COVID stigma may encourage people to hide the condition: Pressmaster/Shutterstock An estimated 2.1 million people are living with long COVID in the UK alone. We recently asked 888 people in the UK with long COVID about their experiences of stigma, and 95% of them said they had experienced stigma related to their condition. Long …
Sport-induced traumatic brain injury: families re-live the ‘hell’ of living with the condition: San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr (centre) in action against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (left) and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (right) an NFL game in California in 2022. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO This article is part …
Epilepsy: gene therapy technique targeting overactive brain cells shows promise in treating drug-resistant form of the condition: Epileptic seizures are caused by brain cells becoming overactive. MattLphotography/ Shutterstock Something like 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy. While the majority of these people are able to use medications to manage and prevent their seizures, around one-third …
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: the frightening psychological condition suffered by Dixie D’Amelio: Dixie D'Amelio has recently been diagnosed with PMDD. Ron Adar/ Shutterstock Singer and social media star Dixie D’Amelio revealed on Instagram recently that she has been diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). In her post, she shared how the condition left her feeling that …
Ovarian condition that can cause missed menstrual periods and infertility is going undetected in Nigeria: Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome often battle infertility and may not conceive easily. Photo by Florian Plaucheur/AFP via Getty Images. from www,gettyimages.com Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common gynaecological endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. It affects between …