Shaun Ryder, 57, has had an eventful career in the spotlight. He initially rose to fame as the lead singer of Happy Mondays. The star has been forthcoming about his experiences over the years. From openly addressing his previous heroine addiction and coming second on ITV’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, the Happy […]
Stomach bloating: Feeling bloated after eating could be a sign of a serious condition
Stomach bloating is a condition where the belly feels full and tight and is often caused by having too much excess gas in the belly. When a person’s bowel movements are compromised it often results in bloating. This makes the stomach appear larger than it normally it does. Bloating isn’t normally something to worry about, […]
Carbon Monoxide poisoning: Dr Chris reveals key symptoms to watch out for
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that has no smell or taste. Breathing it can make a person feel unwell, but exposure to high concentrations can prove fatal, according to Dr Chris. It is estimated that 40 million people in the UK are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes. What are the […]
Alijaz Skorjanec health: ‘I had to pull out of the show’ strictly star on his injury
Alijaz Skorjanec, 29, is a name many people will associate with Strictly Come Dancing. This only scratches the surface of his career, however. He is a 19-time Slovenian champion in Ballroom, Latin and Ten Dance. A couple of months back, the performer faced an altogether different challenge when he sustained a crippling injury while on […]
Bowel cancer: Three changes in your normal bowel habit that could signal the disease
Bowel cancer is a general term for cancer in the large bowel and it is estimated that one in 15 men and one in 18 women will be diagnosed with bowel cancer during their lifetime. Bowel Cancer UK said: “Bowel cancer is now the second biggest cancer killer in the UK claiming more than 16,000 […]
Type 2 diabetes: Best breakfast to lower blood sugar – foods to eat
Type 2 diabetes is a condition which affects the body’s response to insulin – a hormone that regulates the amount of blood sugar in the blood. The body may not produce enough insulin and this causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. If type 2 diabetes is left untreated or uncontrolled, severe […]
NHS home nursing scandal: 1,000 people a year die while waiting for help
Since 2015, more than 4,000 adults have died while awaiting decisions for healthcare outside hospital, either in their home or a nursing home. This is known as NHS Continuing Healthcare. Of the 164 health authorities that responded to a Freedom of Information request, only 79 gave information covering at least a year. This means the […]
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms: Does your breath smell like this? You could lack B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms may occur if a person is lacking the vitamin from the foods they’re eating. Certain groups of people stand risk of being deficient in the vitamin, including vegans and vegetarians and those with certain medical conditions. Vegans and vegetarians can be at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency because the main sources […]
High blood pressure: Three fruits proven to lower your reading
High blood pressure affects one in four people in the UK, according to government figures, but the condition can be difficult to detect because symptoms are rarely noticeable. If the condition is left untreated, a person may be at increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke happen. So the best way to find […]
Type 2 diabetes: Six surprising foods that can lower blood sugar
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that causes the body not to produce enough insulin in order to function properly. This means glucose stays in the blood and isn’t used for energy, causing dangerously high blood glucose levels. If type 2 diabetes is left untreated, chronic complications can occur including nerve damage, kidney problems, and […]