Health

SEPSIS – also called blood poisoning and septicaemia – could be diagnosed much more quickly by using a blood sample, rather than spending hours monitoring vital signs and key symptoms. Daily Express :: Health Feed

KATE MIDDLETON, the Duchess of Cambridge, is suffering with extreme morning sickness in her third pregnancy. Up to 1,000 women terminate their pregnancies every year because they are suffering the severe form of morning sickness, a conference will hear next month. Daily Express :: Health Feed

DEMENTIA – including Alzheimer’s disease – causes symptoms including memory loss and problems thinking. However, taking a particular type of omega-3 supplement could help brain function. Daily Express :: Health Feed

PATIENTS prescribed statins should be given a GP check-up weeks later to see whether they are suffering side effects, the Queen’s former doctor says. Daily Express :: Health Feed

UP to 1,000 women terminate their pregnancies every year because they are suffering the severe form of morning sickness afflicting the Duchess of Cambridge, a conference will hear next month. Daily Express :: Health Feed

IRON deficiency is one of the possible causes of a rare disease called pica syndrome where sufferers eat everything from paint to faeces. Daily Express :: Health Feed

BONE fractures – or frailty – can be avoided if people increase the strength in their legs, says new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed

TYPE 2 diabetes is a growing health concern in the UK – with thousands of people diagnosed with the condition every year. Daily Express :: Health Feed

STROKE survivors are almost twice as likely to develop cancer – particularly of the bowel, lung and prostate – according to new research. Daily Express :: Health Feed

A SIMPLE eye test can quickly detect the early signs of a rare type of dementia, a new study found. Daily Express :: Health Feed