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Main side effects of statins Statins
StatinsLike all medications, statins can cause side effects. However, most people tolerate them well and don't experience any problems. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctorbefore you start taking the medication. If you find certain side effects particularly troublesome, you should talk to the doctor in charge of
Preventing hypothermia Hypothermia
HypothermiaThere are simple measures you can take to prevent you, your child or elderly relatives getting hypothermia. Staying warm inside Keep an eye on elderly or ill neighbours and relatives to ensurethey're keeping their house warm during cold weather. The government offers a Winter Fuel Payment for older people living alone who are at risk of
Living with Type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetesLifestyle changes Healthy eating Eating a healthy, balanced diet is very important if you have diabetes. However, you don't need to avoid certain food groupsaltogether. You can have a varied diet and enjoy a wide rangeof foods as long as you eat regularly and make healthy choices. You can make adaptations when cooking meals, such as reducing the
Preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cytomegalovirus
CytomegalovirusIt's not always possible to prevent a cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. Most people don't worry aboutpreventing CMV, because it doesn't often cause symptoms. However, you should be careful if you're at increased risk of developing more serious problems or if you're planning a pregnancy.
Uses Penicillin
PenicillinAntibioticsare used to treator preventsome types of bacterial infections. They aren't effective against viral infections, such as the common cold or flu. Antibiotics should only be prescribed to treat conditions: that aren't especially serious but are unlikely to clear up without the use of antibiotics such as moderately severe Blackheads
Causes Asthma
AsthmaThe exact cause of asthma is unknown. People with asthma have inflamed (swollen) and "sensitive" airways that become narrow and clogged with sticky mucus in response to certain triggers . Factors such as a genes, air pollution, chlorine in swimming pools and modern hygiene standards have been suggested as possible causes, but there's not
Introduction Mastitis
MastitisMastitis is a condition which causes a woman's breast tissue to become painful and inflamed. It's most common in breastfeeding women, usually within the first three months after giving birth. If mastitis is caused by breastfeeding, doctors may refer to it as lactation mastitis or puerperal mastitis. Non-breastfeeding women often have a type
Introduction Bronchiolitis
BronchiolitisBronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under two years old. Most cases are mild and clear up without the need for treatment within two to threeweeks, althoughsome children have severe symptoms and need hospital treatment. The early symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a
Introduction Cytomegalovirus
CytomegalovirusCytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that belongs to the herpes familyof viruses. It's spread through bodily fluids, such as saliva and urine, and can be passed on through close contact with young children, such as when changing nappies. CMV can also be passed on through kissing, having sex, or receiving an infected organ during an organ
Introduction Cold
ColdA cold is a mild viral infection of the nose, throat, sinuses and upper airways. It's very common and usually clears up on its own within a week or two. Main symptoms The main symptoms of a cold include: a strep throat a blocked or runny nose sneezing a cough More severe symptoms, including a high temperature (fever), headache
176 health news for FLU
'Get flu jab now,' GPs urge those at risk
The flu vaccine has featured heavily in recent news, with reports that people are avoiding having the vaccine as they are concerned about its swine flu component. The British Medical Association (BMA) has written to the government, warning...
Flu research may lead to universal vaccine
"Scientists say they have made a significant leap towards creating a vaccine that would protect against every form of flu," is the exciting news on the BBC website. It goes on to say that researchers have identified immune cells that…
Effectiveness of flu jab studied
“The annual flu jab given to hundreds of thousands of people this winter provides only limited protection against the illness,” reported The Independent. This news story is based on a systematic review of studies...
Antivirals and swine flu
Several newspapers have reported today on a review of the effectiveness of antivirals for treating and preventing flu. The Daily Express said that "Tamiflu
Children to be offered annual flu vaccine
"Flu vaccines for all children," BBC News has reported. The BBC’s story is based on a report by independent expert advisers ...
Flu and freezing weather may be driving up winter death rates
"The current death rate in England and Wales is running about one-third higher than its normal rate for this time of year," BBC News reports. A combination of flu and very cold weather may be responsible…
Flu jab "may cut" stroke risk by a quarter
'People who have the seasonal flu jab care 24 per cent less likely to suffer a stroke' is the encouraging news in The Daily Telegraph. New research appears to suggest that flu makes people more vulnerable to stroke risk factors…
Flu vaccination in children
“Vaccinating children against flu may be an effective way of protecting the rest of the population”, The Independent reported. Many newspapers covered the same story,
More work towards universal flu vaccine
“Scientists have hailed a breakthrough in the search for a universal flu vaccine,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. The newspaper says that such a vaccine would save lives and money by eliminating the need for the annual jab...
Four out of ten Brits may naturally show fewer flu symptoms
"Four in 10 Britons immune to flu symptoms, leading to hopes of a new vaccine," The Independent reports. A survey of around 1,400 people found 43% of them had a type of immune cell – T cells – that helps protect against infection…