It starts as a yellow or shiny bump on the eyelids, face or body that grows and doesn’t go away, unlike a pimple. The bump is sebaceous carcinoma, a cancer of the oil glands diagnosed in thousands of patients in the U.S. every year. If not removed and treated promptly, it can spread to other […]
Kate Garraway health: TV presenter’s health scare ‘I had a temperature over 40’
Kate Garraway, 52, has moved her way up the journalist ranks after starting her career at the South editor of ITV News Central on ITV Central working as a product journalist, reporter and news presenter. Kate is now the face we wake up to and works as a co-anchor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain. Last […]
Blocking a survival mechanism could tackle melanoma treatment resistance
The effectiveness of current treatments for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, could be improved by using approaches that wipe out the ‘survival system’ of cancer cells according to a study published in Nature Communications today. Researchers from the Babraham Institute, AstraZeneca and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre have demonstrated an approach, used […]
Kidney cancer study uncovers new subtypes and clues to better diagnosis and treatment
The researchers used the most advanced genomic and proteomic technologies available to tease out their proteogenomic characteristics, defined as genetic makeup (genomics), chemical modifications to DNA (epigenomics), messenger RNA located in cells that serves as template to make proteins (transcriptomics), and proteins (proteomics) and their modification by phosphate group (phosphoproteomics), a modification known to regulate […]
Heart attack: Three symptoms of the condition you never knew about
A heart attack happens when a blockage in a person’s coronary artery causes part of their heart muscle to be starved of blood and oxygen. Early treatment to get the blood flowing to the damaged part of a person’s heart muscle again can save a person’s life and limit the amount of permanent damage to […]
Nonsurgical treatment options effective for sinus issues
For sufferers of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), surgery is often the only treatment option due to the severity of their condition. A new study led by a University of Cincinnati researcher may provide another option, however: in a recent clinical study, a regimen of combined oral and topical corticosteroids were effectively used to treat patients who […]
Shaun Ryder health: ‘They said it might be stress related’ Music star on his condition
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, […]
Baby with a ‘Batman’ birthmark is heading to Russia for treatment
Baby born with a ‘Batman’ birthmark covering her face that prompted trolls to call her a ‘monster’ is heading to Russia for pioneering treatment to remove the blemish Luna Fenner was born with the skin condition congenital melanocytic nevus Russian surgeon got in touch offering a treatment not available in the US Luna is set […]
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 […]