Dementia: Alzheimer’s attacks language centre of the brain – symptoms

DEMENTIA is an umbrella of neurological diseases affecting the brain and resulting in the death of the patient after an often prolonged period. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a condition first discovered in 1906. While the workings of the disease have remained a mystery, advances in science mean those mysteries are […]

The ‘common’ symptoms that could signal 5 types of cancer – ‘Speak to a doctor’

ONE IN two people will develop cancer at some point in their lives. While this is a terrifying prospect, being able to get a prompt diagnosis can increase your chances of battling the disease successfully. Here are the “common” signs that could be pointing to five types of cancer.

Prostate cancer: The first symptoms Bill Turnbull ‘didn’t get checked’ – all signs to spot

BBC JOURNALIST and radio presenter Bill Turnbull died this week aged 66. The dad-of-three was diagnosed with prostate cancer – the second largest cancer killer among men in the UK – back in 2017. But in the time leading up to his death Bill admitted he missed some of the early warning signs of the […]

ITV GMB’s Dr Hilary warns of worst position to sleep in if you have coronavirus symptoms

Taking questions on ITV Good Morning Britain, Dr Hilary Jones offered the nation advice on how to sleep to ease the pain and difficulties of coronavirus symptoms. Asked if sleeping on your front helps to release pressure on the lungs, he said: “Yes, if your lungs are congested that’s certainly true. BACK BRITAIN’S BRAVE NHS […]