Author: Jim West

LONG COVID is defined by the NHS as symptoms from COVID-19 that can last for weeks or months after the initial infection has gone. For some people, like Garry, who caught Covid before Christmas back in 2020, long Covid has “torn apart” his world and changed his life completely. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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ON FRIDAY the government removed the last of the COVID-19 restrictions. Alongside this it scrapped free testing for the general population on the same day energy bills rose sharply. Now people will have to pay for tests, this could have a serious impact, warns a doctor. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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“NOT THE most talked about” cancer, bone cancer starts in the living tissues that make up your body’s skeleton. With 550 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year, this type is classed as “rare” but still remains a risk. An expert has shared that pain is the “earliest” symptom that can help you spot it. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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STATINS can slash your risk of serious cardiovascular problems by lowering high cholesterol levels. To reap the benefits and mitigate the risks, you usually have to take statins for life. According to Doctor Afzal Sohaib, consultant cardiologist at The Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK, coming off statins “completely” can hike your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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THE ISLE OF WIGHT is a stunning island known for its beaches, fossils and white chalk rocks. In this week’s instalment of Express.co.uk’s property column, we will be showing you three properties for sale on the Isle of Wight, a home for more than £1million, a house with renovation potential and what the average asking price can buy you. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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DIABETES is inextricably linked with a number of skin complications that result from the weakening of immune defences. But these ailments manifest in various ways, making a diagnosis complicated. Diabetic lesions may be easier to pinpoint, however, due to their unique shape and colour. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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