'Higher risk' of type 2 diabetes linked to certain sugary beverages Saturday, May 31, 2025 diabetes sugars beverages insulin metabolism health juice soda nutrition risk A high-sugar diet has long been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but new research from Brigham Young University (BYU) highlights that not all sugar sources carry the same level of risk. By analyzing data from … Read More
GP Explains What Your Poo Colour Reveals About Your Health—and When to See a Doctor Thursday, May 29, 2025 health digestive stool bowel constipation diarrhoea pancreas liver cancer hydration Your bowel movements can provide important clues about your overall health, diet, and even stress levels, says Dr Bhavini Shah, a GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor. While there’s no “perfect” poo, understanding what the … Read More
Get These 2 Free Health Tests Done as Soon as You Turn 66, Expert Advises Wednesday, May 28, 2025 retirement health screening cholesterol bloodpressure nhs prevention wellbeing fitness aging As you approach the age of 66, experts strongly recommend taking advantage of two essential free health tests that are crucial for maintaining your wellbeing in retirement. These screenings can help detect underlying risks, … Read More
Todenham Man Undergoes Life-Saving Quintuple Bypass After Mistaking Heart Attack Symptoms for Indigestion Tuesday, May 27, 2025 heart bypass symptoms indigestion surgery recovery cycling fundraising nhs health Adam Smith, a 54-year-old from Todenham, Gloucestershire, appeared fit and healthy, but he was unknowingly facing a critical heart condition. Initially, he dismissed his chest tightness and breathlessness as mere indigestion. … Read More
UKHSA Urges 48-Hour Home Isolation After Norovirus Symptoms Due to High Infectiousness Tuesday, May 27, 2025 norovirus ukhsa infectious disease health virus isolation prevention nhs symptoms The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging anyone infected with norovirus to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms remit. This initiative aims to curb the transmission of one of the most … Read More
NHS Urges Public to Take a Quick Test to Assess Type 2 Diabetes Risk Tuesday, May 27, 2025 nhs diabetes type2 health riskassessment prevention insulin complications diabetesuk lifestyle The NHS has emphasized the importance of a quick and simple test that can help gauge your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While the test does not provide a diagnosis, the health service describes it as “possibly the most … Read More