54691: Statins: Three supplements known to heighten the risk of potentially deadly side effects
STATINS are the bedrock of cardiovascular disease prevention but rarely do their side effects go unnoticed. These vary massively in severity, with minor headaches and potentially life-threatening rhabdomyolysis standing at each end of the spectrum. According to some experts, certain supplements could increase the risk of aftereffects when taken alongside the cholesterol-lowering drug.
STATINS are the bedrock of cardiovascular disease prevention but rarely do their side effects go unnoticed. These vary massively in severity, with minor headaches and potentially life-threatening rhabdomyolysis standing at each end of the spectrum. According to some experts, certain supplements could increase the risk of aftereffects when taken alongside the cholesterol-lowering drug.
54690: Adele Roberts: 'Mucus' in poo was first sign of bowel cancer - other 'red flag' symptoms
RADIO DJ Adele Roberts is just one celebrity that has taken part in Bowel Cancer Awareness month, particularly through Lorraine's No Butts campaign which has run throughout the month of April. First revealing her diagnosis via social media back in October, Roberts, 43, has undergone surgery to remove the tumour and now has a stoma bag. In light of the month of awareness coming to a close and Robert's journey with the disease, Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Michael Carson about the "red flag," symptoms of bowel cancer.
RADIO DJ Adele Roberts is just one celebrity that has taken part in Bowel Cancer Awareness month, particularly through Lorraine's No Butts campaign which has run throughout the month of April. First revealing her diagnosis via social media back in October, Roberts, 43, has undergone surgery to remove the tumour and now has a stoma bag. In light of the month of awareness coming to a close and Robert's journey with the disease, Express.co.uk spoke exclusively to Michael Carson about the "red flag," symptoms of bowel cancer.
54689: ‘Education is central’ to medicinal cannabis expansion in the UK
THE PERCEPTIONS of medicinal cannabis are changing. From a plant stigmatised and derided, a greater number of people are discovering its health benefits. Express.co.uk recently spoke to Sana Healthcare founder Arjun Rajyagor about the next steps for medicinal cannabis.
THE PERCEPTIONS of medicinal cannabis are changing. From a plant stigmatised and derided, a greater number of people are discovering its health benefits. Express.co.uk recently spoke to Sana Healthcare founder Arjun Rajyagor about the next steps for medicinal cannabis.
54604: 'Promising intervention' - hyperbaric oxygen therapy could treat long Covid symptoms
LONG Covid has meant that thousands of individuals are still suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, long after initially being infected. Specifically, as of February 2022, the Office for National Statistics estimated that around 1.3 million people living in private households in the UK were experiencing self-reported long Covid. However, new research by Tim Robbins et al has found that a new technique, known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy , could lead to significant improvement in long Covid symptoms.
LONG Covid has meant that thousands of individuals are still suffering from COVID-19 symptoms, long after initially being infected. Specifically, as of February 2022, the Office for National Statistics estimated that around 1.3 million people living in private households in the UK were experiencing self-reported long Covid. However, new research by Tim Robbins et al has found that a new technique, known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy , could lead to significant improvement in long Covid symptoms.
54603: Cancer warning: The risk of the disease may be twofold higher in sleep apnea patients
THE THREAT of cancer is looming large since the pandemic left a trail of chaos in its wake. Understanding the predisposing factors could lessen the risk for millions, however. There is evidence these may include sleep apnea, with severe cases leading to a doubled risk of the disease.
THE THREAT of cancer is looming large since the pandemic left a trail of chaos in its wake. Understanding the predisposing factors could lessen the risk for millions, however. There is evidence these may include sleep apnea, with severe cases leading to a doubled risk of the disease.
54602: Toilet warning: Straining on the loo can cause rectal prolapse - warning signs
WHILE beige creamy foods can offer a much-needed comfort, your tummy might not be that appreciative of a long-term stodgy diet. Plus, expert warns that constipation isn't the "worst" consequence you might encounter as a result. This is because straining on the loo can lead to various health problems, including a rectal prolapse.
WHILE beige creamy foods can offer a much-needed comfort, your tummy might not be that appreciative of a long-term stodgy diet. Plus, expert warns that constipation isn't the "worst" consequence you might encounter as a result. This is because straining on the loo can lead to various health problems, including a rectal prolapse.
