Health

SIX young cystic fibrosis sufferers get their hands on boxes of lifesaving pills at last after fighting in our crusade to win an NHS deal. Last year, all six spoke out in separate, tear-jerking Daily Express stories to plead for the medications produced by US firm Vertex. Daily Express :: Health Feed

CERVICAL cancer could be ­eliminated thanks to an improved screening method, health chiefs have revealed. In the past, screening samples have been examined and those that showed possible cell changes tested for the human papillomavirus viral infection, that causes the cancer. Daily Express :: Health Feed

CERVICAL CANCER: While vaginal bleeding is usually the first symptom of the deadly disease, some people may completely dismiss this warning sign. With monthly cycles, hormonal changes and the odd tear, blood can be a common thing to see in the toilet, but it’s not to be ignored. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BRADLEY WALSH, 59, is best known for his cheeky chappy sense of humour, a style he has perfected as a host on ITV’s The Chase. The TV comedian recently revealed he sustained a painful injury while filming for his hit series Bradley Walsh and Son: Breaking Dad. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BEST supplements for sleep: While sleep loss may seem like an intractable issue, making even small adjustments to your lifestyle can help to improve the sleep-cycle. Revising your dietary regime is a commonly overlooked but effective way to aid sleep loss, and growing evidence backs taking a number of plant-based supplements. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BRAVE cystic fibrosis sufferer Ayden Cochrane wept with joy last night, after we helped him secure the American wonder pill that could save his life. In a dramatic change of heart, drug maker Vertex contacted the Daily Express directly, telling us Ayden, 13, will receive Trikafta in the next 24 hours. Daily Express :: Health Feed

TERMINALLY-ILL cancer patients are stunning medical experts by getting the all-clear after being given an NHS therapy dubbed “the Lazarus treatment”. The “transformational” form of immunotherapy reprogrammes the immune system so that it destroys the cancer, with tumours shrinking within days. Daily Express :: Health Feed

VITAMIN B12 is a vital nutrient the body needs to be on top form. It’s needed for nerve tissue health, brain function and the production of red blood cells. Take a look in the mirror to see if you’re missing this important nutrient. Daily Express :: Health Feed

HOW TO lose visceral fat: Accumulating belly fat can have serious consequences so it is important to reduce excess amounts of it to ward off the threat. Dietary advice can sometimes seem overwhelming but emerging evidence is singling out specific items that have been shown to aid weight loss, including a particular spice. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DEMENTIA is a progressive neurological condition that mainly affects people over the of 65, although it is not a natural part of ageing. Spotting the early warning signs is key to maintaining quality of life for as long as possible. A recent study suggests that Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, can be signalled by a change in ...