[Original article on NHS Choices website] Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver. It’s usually seen in people who are overweight or obese. A healthy liver should contain little or no fat. It’s estimated that up to one in every three people…Read more Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) – what you need to know
Barbara Grubbs shares her brilliant explanation of what actually is an autoimmune condition. Some of the conditions (there are over 100) that are defined as autoimmune include alopecia areata autoimmune hemolytic anemia autoimmune hepatitis dermatomyositis diabetes (type 1) glomerulonephritis Graves’ disease Guillain-Barré syndrome idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura myasthenia gravis some forms of myocarditis multiple sclerosis pemphigus/pemphigoid…Read more What is autoimmune disease?
[Original article on NHS Choices website] Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) sometimes occurs for no apparent reason. However, the risk of developing DVT is increased in certain circumstances. Inactivity When you’re inactive your blood tends to collect in the lower parts of your body, often in your lower legs. This is usually nothing to worry about…Read more Deep vein thrombosis – what are the cause of DVT?
9 surprising celebs living with disease Jack Osbourne: Multiple Sclerosis Missy Elliot: Graves’ Disease David Beckham: OCD and Tourette’s Syndrome Michael J Fox: Parkinson’s Disease Pamela Anderson: Hepatitis C Shannen Doherty: Crohn’s Disease Kim Kardashian: Psoriasis Magic Johnson: HIV Nick Jonas: Type 1 Diabetes
[Original article on NHS Choices website] Thousands of people in England could avoid an early death from one of the five most common killers: cancer heart disease stroke lung disease liver disease A child born today should expect to live a longer, healthier life than ever before. Yet, a Government report, Living Well for Longer (PDF, 1.6Mb), blames…Read more The top 5 causes of premature death