A 20-year-old had to have both his legs amputated just two days before his 21st birthday after becoming so ill with flu symptoms he went into multiple organ failure and was the sickest person in the country. Levi Dewey, now 21, is recovering in hospital after the operation, having suffered from severe sepsis and multiple … Read more
A recent Cedars-Sinai study indicates that some patients diagnosed with behavioral-variant frontotemporal dementia, an incurable condition causing loss of behavior control and daily living abilities, may actually have a treatable cerebrospinal fluid leak instead. A Cedars-Sinai study suggests physicians treating dementia should look for cerebrospinal fluid leak—a treatable cause of an otherwise incurable condition. Wouter … Read more
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Covid-19 infections are continuing to fall across the UK and are now at levels last seen before the start of the recent Christmas wave, figures show. The number … Read more
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter A cancer survivor who experienced severe vaginal bleeding which felt like “somebody had just popped a balloon”, before she underwent gruelling treatment to … Read more
Being sick is horrid at the best of times, but the consistency of my nausea was painful (Picture: Katie Mortimer) The journey to school began as normal – the plan was to be dropped off with a friend and walk the short distance to the gates. But as I opened the car door, I projectile … Read more
Livers are a vital organ, performing more than 500 functions for the body. These include fighting infections and processing digested food. Any problems with the liver, therefore, can be dangerous. Also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, fatty liver disease is the name for any condition of the liver not caused by alcohol. It is … Read more
Summary: Measles virus that persists in the body can develop mutations in the F protein, which controls how the virus infects cells. The mutated protein can interact with its normal form, making it capable of infecting the brain. Source: Kyushu University Researchers in Japan have uncovered the mechanism for how the measles virus can cause … Read more
Scientists have discovered a plant toxin whose unique method of dispatching bacteria could be used to create a powerful new range of antibiotics. The prospect of developing new antibacterial drugs this way has been hailed by doctors, who have been warning for many years that the steady rise of multidrug-resistant pathogens such as E coli … Read more
Perceived social support is an important factor in maintaining good mental health and well-being. Studies have shown that individuals with high levels of perceived social support have better mental and physical health outcomes, and are less likely to experience depression, anxiety, and stress. New research has found that celebrations that highlight accomplishments can boost the … Read more
If your idea of pampering involves a trip to the nail salon, a doctor has a warning for you – protect your hands or risk damaging your skin cells permanently. Dr Najia Shaikh – a GP, skin doctor and the founder of One Skin Clinic – told Sky News “it’s better to be safe than … Read more