The three ‘most frequent’ signs of cholesterol build-up in the legs reported in patients
The three warning signs often disappear after a few minutes rest, says health body Azura Vascular Care. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Doctors told to send thousands more patients for cancer scan
Hundreds of thousands more patients will be fast-tracked for cancer tests in a drive to cut diagnosis times. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Thousands of patients will be stuck in hospital on Christmas Day due to discharge delays
MORE than 14,000 people will be stuck in England’s hospitals on Christmas Day despite being medically fit to go home, analysis suggests. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Suspected cancer patients facing long waits, analysis reveals
New shocking figures about NHS Trusts as most of them are failing to hit the target for seeing patients for suspected cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed
The ‘first noticeable’ symptom of bowel cancer is hematochezia – seen in 90% of patients
With around 42,900 new bowel cancer cases in the UK every year, paying attention to your bowel movements could be the first step in identifying the condition. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Expert on how to ease most common side effect of Covid booster – seen in 92% of patients
With autumn booster invitations being sent out every day, an expert shares how to ease the most common side effect. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Vitamin B12: The taste that may signal a ‘severe’ deficiency – seen in 56% of patients
THE RISE in vegan and vegetarian dietary habits has prompted widespread discussion about vitamin B12. Without the nutrient, the body’s most basic functions may falter. Low levels, studies suggest, may also affect a person’s perception of taste and smell. Daily Express :: Health Feed
Skin cancer patients lacking a certain vitamin less likely to survive disease – study
MELANOMA skin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with around 16,700 new cases diagnosed every year. It is usually caused by sunlight damaging the DNA in your skin. While there are certain measures you can take to prevent developing the disease in the first place a new study has shown a […]
Patients delay seeing GPs over access fears as family docs demand reinforcements
PATIENTS are putting off seeing a GP due to difficulty booking appointments and concern that they will not be seen face-to-face, a survey suggests. A poll of more than 2,000 found over a third had delayed seeking help in the past 12 months. Of those who had seen a family doctor, 61 per cent were […]
Fears patients’ lives at risk as pharmacists struggle to provide vital drugs
PHARMACISTS have warned of a critical shortage of key medicines, with half believing patients are being put at risk. Daily Express :: Health Feed