Author: Jim West

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. 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 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. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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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. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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ATTITUDES towards medicinal cannabis have begun to change in recent years. Since its legalisation in 2018, scientists and researchers in the UK have been working to see if it could be of use in treating a number of conditions, including cancer. Express.co.uk spoke to Dr Simon Erridge to get his opinion on the matter. Go to Source (express.co.uk) This article, images and content belong to the source and curated for informational purposes.

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