symptoms

A croaky voice and a sharp, 'razor blade' sore throat are emerging as tell-tale signs of the latest Covid variants now sweeping the US. The strains, XFB, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, are fueling a surge in infections,…

A leading doctor has warned that thousands of adults could be mistaking little-known signs of the disease for common health issues. The disturbing rise of colorectal cancer—also known as colon or bowel cancer—in under 50s has baffled…

A teacher who blamed her chest soreness and coughing on stress and a recent move has her students to thank for saving her life after they urged her to go to the doctor. Aurora Lucas, 32, from Chicago, said she first started experiencing…

Health officials have revealed the key early warning signs of the 'silent killer' disease spread by bugs that is now 'endemic' to the US.Chagas disease is a dangerous and potentially deadly condition caused by the parasite Trypanosoma…

A top GP has warned of the serious risks of ignoring a common ailment suffered by millions of people in the UK – and revealed when to seek medical help.  Indigestion, which can cause heartburn and acid reflux, plagues more than 40 per…

The woman in my clinic looks vaguely irritated. The 54-year-old mother-of-three – let's call her Sarah – has come to see me about the bladder infections that have been plaguing her for months.She's tried antibiotics, cranberry…

The key to detecting common neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease could lie in the gut rather than the brain, new research suggests. Researchers found those who suffered common digestive problems including…

Throughout her childhood, Cara Szellemes felt constantly misunderstood and like the 'odd one out'.It wasn't until she was in her mid-40s that she began to understand why. 'I grew up feeling like I was always either too much or not…

Drugs used to treat seizures could reverse common signs of autism, a new study suggests.Researchers from Stanford Medicine studied mouse models of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which affects one in 31 US children and has seen a…

A daily probiotic made from healthy bacteria, the kind found in yogurt or sold in pill form, may help reduce hyperactivity in young children, a new study has found. Researchers discovered that taking a supplement for just 12 weeks…