Silent cancers: here’s what you need to know when there are no obvious symptoms: Frederic Legrand, Comeo/Shutterstock The recent revelations about the Princess of Wales’s cancer diagnosis highlight a crucial aspect of cancer detection – the disease’s sometimes silent nature. Silent cancers are those without noticeable symptoms. They pose a unique challenge in early detection …
Frontotemporal dementia: we discovered a brain fold that may delay onset of symptoms: Bruce Willis's frontotemporal diagnosis was revealed earlier this year. Featureflash Photo Agency/ Shutterstock Few people had probably heard of frontotemporal dementia until earlier this year, when the family of actor Bruce Willis announced the 68-year-old had been diagnosed with the condition. Frontotemporal …
Is it a cold, flu or hay fever? How to tell symptoms apart – and boost your immune system: Many hay fever and cold symptoms in particular overlap. Dragana Gordic/ Shutterstock As the crisp autumn air sets in and leaves turn to shades of red and gold, many of us eagerly anticipate the seasonal delights …
Parkinson’s disease: tai chi may help manage symptoms – new research: Tai chi has been practised for centuries. Mladen Mitrinovic/ Shutterstock The centuries-old martial art of tai chi is shown to have many health benefits – including improving balance, reducing anxiety and preventing cardiovascular disease. But these aren’t the only benefits this exercise may have. …
Creatine supplement may help relieve some long COVID symptoms: Creatine helps muscles recover between workouts. BongkarnGraphic/Shutterstock Creatine supplements are popular among fitness enthusiasts. It’s no wonder, with research showing it may help improve strength and power, and support recovery between workouts. Given its many benefits, a team of researchers recently decided to investigate whether it …
Menopausal women often turn to doctors who know little about the symptoms – here’s what needs to change: Menopause typically occurs at some period between the ages of 46 and 52. Preceding this transition, hormonal changes can cause a myriad of physical and psychological symptoms, such as hot flushes, brain fog, mood swings and a …
How tracking menopause symptoms can give women more control over their health: You can track your menopause symptoms by using an app, a dedicated website or a diary. Krotnakro/Shutterstock Menopause can cause more symptoms than hot flushes alone. And some of your symptoms and reactions might be due to the menopause, even if you are …
COVID: a gene mutation could help explain why some people don’t get symptoms – new research: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock One aspect of the COVID pandemic that has fascinated both scientists and the public alike is how the infection affects people differently. I’ve previously discussed the potential reasons some people have managed to avoid infection completely. But …
Young-onset Alzheimer’s can be diagnosed from as early as 30 – and the symptoms are often different: Alzheimer’s disease is often thought of as a condition that only affects the elderly. But around 3.9 million people worldwide aged 30-64 live with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease – a form of dementia in which symptoms appear before the …
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms – here’s what you need to know: Withdrawal symptoms will vary for each person. callumrc/ Shutterstock Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren’t aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. …
Microbiome: certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer’s disease long before the first symptoms begin: sfam_photo/Shutterstock What if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer’s disease? This might sound improbable, but recent research has found certain microbes are more common in those …
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 …
COVID fatigue: cognitive behavioural therapy could help people manage persistent symptoms – new research: YURII MASLAK/Shutterstock While COVID is no longer regarded as a global health emergency, it remains a serious disease. Notably, even mild cases can result in persistent symptoms known as long COVID, which can have wide-reaching effects on physical health, mental health …
Hay fever could be linked to our gut and nose bacteria – and probiotics may help symptoms: Many people suffer with hay fever. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever is common, affecting up to 42% …
Long COVID: a range of diets are said to help manage symptoms – here’s what the evidence tells us: Creative Cat Studio/Shutterstock Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks. But for some people, symptoms can develop later, or persist for a long time after the initial infection. A recent review of the …
Alzheimer’s: blood biomarker may help identify the disease ten years before symptoms start: Though this genetic form of Alzheimer's only affects around 1% of the population, it provides useful information on how the disease progresses. Atthapon Raksthaput/ Shutterstock Though Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, there’s still no cure for the condition …
COVID or the common cold? What to do if you have symptoms this Christmas: Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock There’s a lot to be jolly about this Christmas. COVID has been significantly, although not completely, “defanged”, thanks to vaccines and treatments. Christmas dos, nativity plays and New Years Eve parties are all back on the festive calendar. However, the …
Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms: COVID can cause long-lasting cognitive symptoms. But why? Alexander Limbach/Shutterstock For a portion of people who get COVID, symptoms continue for months or even years after the initial infection. This is commonly referred to as “long COVID”. Some people with …