Coronavirus: Scientists concerned for public's health as Covid surveillance is scrapped

DURING the Covid-19 pandemic one of the systems that has been developed is a COVID surveillance system. This system allows the government to spot variants early and decide whether or not they're of threat. After another controversial move, scientists are now worried.

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Menopause: Doctor recommends 'natural remedy' to fall asleep more easily – valerian root

MENOPAUSAL women experience a major shift in hormone levels that can disturb sleep; consequently, other symptoms of the change can be exacerbated, which could worsen how one feels.

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Huw Edwards health: Newsreader overcame depression using exercise - 'You’re crackers!'

HUW EDWARDS has presented BBC News At Ten since 2003. Dealing with the world's, sometimes brutal and saddening current events on a daily basis, it was a personal loss in Edward's personal life that led him to rapidly gain weight and feel "dreadful".

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Dr Michael Mosley: Lack of sleep can increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease - ‘Shocking’

"I COULD sleep anywhere, any place," Dr Michael Mosley shared. "I remember I slept in a graveyard once, I slept in a telephone kiosk." Unfortunately, this ability to doze off anywhere is now just a mere memory for the doctor. "Suddenly I'm waking up in the middle of the night at 3am, worrying about stuff," he confessed. However, this lack of sleep that is familiar to far too many could increase the risk of health problems, including Alzheimer's disease.

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Best place to live for pensioners to grow old in... and the worst

MEDIEVAL Durham is the best city in the UK to grow old in, according to a new survey.

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Emma Willis health: Star was 'puffy and bloated' due to high cholesterol and low hormones

TV PRESENTER Emma Willis is back hosting a brand new show with Nick Grimshaw as the pair travel the country transforming family homes, using no structural changes and based purely on the owners' activities and needs. While the star is taking on new challenges within her professional life, outside of work the star's health hasn't always been in tip-top condition, and a few years back the star was forced to "reassess everything" to do with her lifestyle.

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Alzheimer’s disease: Drowsiness could signal damage to cells that keep the body awake

ALZHEIMER'S disease is a neurological disorder that results from the disruption of brain cells due to a build-up of toxic protein in the brain. This slowly paves the way to a loss of cognitive functions, but debilitating fatigue is also a sign. Researchers believe this drowsiness could result from damage to the brain cells that keep people awake.

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Aldi announces delayed Specialbuys landing online and in stores this week - full list

ALDI has announced the Specialbuys customers will be able to order online this week. The products will finally be made available after long delays and "disruptions" to global shipping.

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Heart attack: Cereal fibre may be ‘more useful’ than fruit fibre to ward off condition

THE BURDEN of cardiovascular disease is ever-present, but the poor dietary habits prevalent in Western countries could take years to resolve. It is well-established that unhealthy fats set the stage for heart attack. According to new findings, however, eating the right kind of fibre could protect the heart against deadly inflammation.

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How to live longer: Extended telomere DNA length associated with coffee – longevity

TELOMERES are sections of DNA found at the end of chromosomes, which are shortened as time goes on. When the telomere is too short, cell death occurs, representative of the ageing process.

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Vitamin B12 deficiency: Night-time twitching in toes could be warning that levels are low

VITAMIN B12 is an essential nutrient, which most people obtain from food. When a deficiency does develop, supplements and injections can prevent damage from becoming irreversible. Nocturnal cramping in the toes may be signalling that such treatments are needed.

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High cholesterol: A cluster of waxy bumps could signal 'skyrocketing' levels – skin issues

EXTREMELY high cholesterol clogging up the arteries can cause symptoms to protrude through the skin. One sign, for example, is the appearance of a cluster of waxy bumps.

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Dr Michael Mosley: ‘Plenty of deep slow-wave sleep' can help ‘improve’ immunity

"WE'RE in the middle of a sleep crisis," Dr Michael Mosley says at the beginning of his new documentary. Tucked in a bed, rubbing his eyes, the doctor is no stranger to sleepless nights as he has struggled with insomnia for years now. However, a good night's sleep is important for plenty of tasks in your body, including your immunity.

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