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Coronavirus health: Dentist identifies shock measure to ‘kill deadly bug in mouth’ Dr Milad Shadrooh, also known as the Singing Dentist, claimed that colleagues had told him that alcohol-based mouthwash could hold a key in the quest to rid the mouth of the deadly virus. In the UK alone, at least 38,000 people have reportedly contracted the virus – with ...

Coronavirus warning: Health Secretary Matt Hancock shares unusual COVID-19 symptom Coronavirus usually presents itself with a fever – feeling hot to touch on the chest or back – or a new, continuous cough. But, Health Secretary Matt Hancock had a strange side effect from the virus. What was it? Returning to work in the flesh, Health Secretary Matt Hancock stood ...

Coronavirus: Part of the vulnerable group? Nutritionist Liz Cooper shares her top tips Coronavirus is highly contagious. Those in the vulnerable groups are advised to self-isolate for up to three months. Nutritionist Liz Cooper shares her top tips during these unprecedented times. The most vulnerable groups in society include people over the age of 70, pregnant women and people with ...

Heart attack: Feeling this sensation in your jaw could potentially be a warning sign Heart attack symptoms include a pain, pressure or squeezing in the centre of the chest that lasts for more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back, radiating pain or discomfort in other areas of the body including the arms, back, neck, shoulder, stomach, ...

Coronavirus symptoms: ‘My vomit was blue’ Linda Lusardi describes her horrific symptoms Linda Lusardi, 61, was left fighting for her life requiring oxygen. Her husband Sam was also diagnosed with coronavirus. Linda spoke to The Sun about the horrific symptoms she experienced and said: “I started to get a fever, feeling rough and carried on, but it got worse and ...

Best supplements for hair growth: An ancient medical herb known to promote hair growth Dr Gigi Taguri from Lloyds Pharmacy said: “Male hair loss is a very common condition, affecting around 6.5 million men in the UK.  “It usually starts with a little thinning of the hair at the temples. The hairline will then recede, and a sparse patch will ...

Bowel cancer symptoms: How long has your constipation lasted? Sign of the deadly disease During this coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a partial lockdown, it’s still important to discuss any symptoms with a healthcare professional. At the moment, GP surgeries are offering online consultations with doctors and nurses. You can also make a telephone appointment with the doctor, which ...

Heart disease: Eating 3 to 6 eggs a week improves heart health And vegans beware – eating no eggs at all increases the risk of early death by nearly a third and the chances of heart disease by more than a fifth. High cholesterol in yolk had made some people wary about eating eggs. But the study has revealed that eating ...

Coronavirus and type 2 diabetes: How to reduce the risk posed by COVID-19 How much exercise should you do to reap the optimal benefits? “I would suggest exercising for 150 minutes to 300 minutes (2.5 – 5 hours) per week as this level of exercise has been proven to have significant overall health benefits,” advises Ms Fernando. As she notes, ...

Coronavirus: NHS to build new Nightingale hospitals – when to go to hospital with COVID-19 The most common COVID-19 symptoms include a high fever, and a new, continuous cough. Some patients have also reported diarrhoea, as well as losing their sense of smell and taste. But, coronavirus can cause breathing difficulties in some individuals, the NHS warned. You should phone ...