Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness There is no cure for male or female pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, but there are plenty of treatments available to stimulate growth. Lifestyle changes are an easier and cheaper way of supporting hair growth. Express.co.uk chatted to by Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox […]
Dave Grohl health: ‘It was traumatic’ Music star opens up about his depression
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals symptoms of his depression Dave Grohl, 52, was the drummer for one of the most famous bands of all time, Nirvana and founded the successful rock group, Foo Fighters. No stranger to dark mental health and how it can affect a person, the singer revealed a difficult time in his […]
Countdown to 'catastrophe:' Inside Europe's fight for COVID shots
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – In a meeting last week in the Europa building in Brussels, home of the European Union’s political leadership, diplomats for the 27 member states were desperate.FILE PHOTO: A view shows a meeting room in Europa, the new European Council building in Brussels, Belgium December 9, 2016. Building: Philippe Samyn and Partners architects […]
Statins side effects: The gastrointestinal issues which could be symptoms to spot
Leading cardiologist says there are concerns over statins Statins are recommended for all people with known heart disease, people with very high LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol and middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes. Statins are also advised for people with no prior heart problems but who have a 7.5 percent or higher risk for heart attack […]
New Zealand regulator approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
FILE PHOTO: A vial and sryinge are seen in front of a displayed Pfizer and Biontech logo in this illustration taken January 11, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/IllustrationWELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand medicines regulator Medsafe has provisionally approved the use of a COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by U.S. drugmaker Pfizer Inc and Germany’s BioNTech, the government said […]
U.S. House Democrats ready first stop toward $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives prepared to take the first step forward on President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package on Tuesday, with a key vote expected to fast-track the measure through Congress.Slideshow ( 2 images )A fiscal 2021 budget measure, with coronavirus-related spending instructions for congressional committees, headed for […]
Americans scramble for appointments for second COVID-19 vaccine dose
(Reuters) – As more Americans ready for their second COVID-19 vaccine shot, some patients are falling through the cracks of an increasingly complex web of providers and appointment systems.FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker prepares a syringe with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site operated by SOMOS Community Care during the coronavirus disease […]
Statins side effects: Do you walk like this? How the drug may affect your mobility
Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes Millions of people are prescribed statins to help lower their cholesterol. It has been widely reported that statin use does affect the muscles. Bearing this in mind, could a person’s mobility be a side effect from statin use? “Muscle aches are common, but often are just […]
WHO team in China's Wuhan visits provincial CDC
WUHAN, China (Reuters) – A World Health Organization-led team investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday visited the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China’s central region of Hubei, where the outbreak emerged in late 2019.Slideshow ( 4 images )The group of independent experts spent about 4-1/2 hours on its longest site […]
Diabetes symptoms: Sign in your wee of high blood sugar – does your urine smell like this?
Diabetes expert reveals rise of cases in children during pandemic Diabetes is a lifelong condition that affects around five million people in the UK. Symptoms of the condition don’t necessarily make you feel unwell, so it may be difficult to know if you’re at risk. But one of the key signs of diabetes is having […]