Unexplained Wheezing and Coughing Could Signal a Chronic Lung Condition Tuesday, May 13, 2025 asthma wheezing coughing breathing inhaler symptoms diagnosis treatment allergens respiratory If you’re experiencing unexplained coughing or shortness of breath that worsens during exercise, it might be more than just a passing irritation. These symptoms can point to asthma—a chronic respiratory condition that causes … Read More
Gloucestershire Dad Defies Brain Tumour Diagnosis, Campaigns for Change Friday, May 9, 2025 glioblastoma braintumour cancer advocacy healthcare diagnosis treatment awareness gloucestershire resilience Richard Wellington, a father of two from Lydney, Gloucestershire, has defied the grim prognosis he received six years ago when diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive and incurable brain tumour. Despite being told he might … Read More
Understanding the 'Fizzy Water' Sensation in Limbs: A Sign of Willis-Ekbom Disease Wednesday, May 7, 2025 willis-ekbom rls neurology sensation sleep plm diagnosis treatment lifestyle hypnotics The peculiar sensation often described as ‘sparkling water’ fizzing in the legs might seem strange, but it could be a key symptom of a neurological condition known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), or Willis-Ekbom … Read More
The Dangers of Itchy Ears and Ear Cleaning Monday, May 5, 2025 ear gp itchy eczema health cotton buds wax microsuction treatment It may be tempting to clean your ears with cotton buds, but a GP warns against it and sheds light on the potential dangers. Dr. Stephanie Ooi, a GP at My Healthcare Clinic, strongly advises against using cotton buds due to … Read More
New Potential Treatment for Incurable Lung Condition Sunday, May 4, 2025 ipf treatment lung cancer drug research fibroblasts immune system senescent cells ctla4 aging-related diseases A promising breakthrough in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) - a fatal and currently incurable lung condition - has emerged from a study at Tulane University. The disease, which affects around 70,000 … Read More
New Tool to Speed Up Cancer Diagnosis for Millions Sunday, May 4, 2025 cancer diagnosis technology nhs patients healthcare data treatment digital innovation The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that millions of cancer patients will benefit from faster diagnosis with the introduction of a new technology called Cancer 360 across the NHS. This innovative … Read More