‘Why did doctors fail to address my sickle cell disease until I got cancer diagnosis?’
Blessing Abdul, 34, from London, was diagnosed with sickle cell disease – an inherited blood disorder – aged three, causing her to have “relentless” and painful episodes Daily Express :: Health Feed
Pay rises for junior doctors come ‘at expense of the most vulnerable’, warn Tories
Victoria Atkins said she was “pleased for the sake of patients” but said the deal would not prevent more strikes. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctor’s warning on Monty Don’s health issue – and why you must act quick if you suffer
Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don uses a light box and ensures he gets out in the garden during the day when the darker and colder months hit. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctor’s ‘easy-to-make’ £1.50 salt solution can stop your armpits smelling
Dr Sermed Mezher suggests combining iodised salt with water and applying it to your armpit to help eliminate unpleasant odours. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Six symptoms people ignore that could be serious health issues, according to doctors
From swollen feet to a sore throat each morning, Lucy Gornall asks the experts about the innocuous symptoms that could be a symptom of serious health issues. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctor’s five warning signs of ‘deadly syndrome’
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. The warning signs can be incredibly subtle. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctors reveal rarely talked about problem that causes heart disease and cancer
There’s growing evidence that inflammation increases our risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancer. Jane Symons asks the experts how to turn down the heat Daily Express :: Health Feed
One of UK’s top doctors died of condition he was an expert in on ‘understaffed’ ward
Prof Patel was first admitted to hospital with flu-like symptoms, but later told his wife: “I’m going to die here”, an inquest heard. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctors thought woman, 23, was pregnant but it was actually deadly cancer
“I thought I was too young to get ovarian cancer,” she said. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Common 4p supplement could slow down ageing process, doctors say
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, and the NHS recommends that people in the UK take a supplement during the colder months when there is not enough sunlight for the body to produce it. Daily Express :: Health Feed