In Barrett's oesophagus, affected cells undergo a transformation
The lower oesophageal cells change into the type of cells that more typically line the stomach.
New ways of monitoring glucose range from lasers to tears
Advancements in technology have resulted in a proliferation of devices that can measure your blood glucose levels in various ways.
Managing that hot temper before something serious happens
Anger can lead to irreversible consequences and irreparable relationships if not kept under control.
What is anger all about?
Anger is a social emotion that is a reaction to physical or emotional pain.
Singing does not cause throat cancer, but men above 65 more likely to get it
If you are male and above 65, you are five times more likely to get throat cancer compared to women.
How do moles and birthmarks occur?
Most people have moles and birthmarks somewhere on their body due to a change in colouration of their skin.
When your stomach squeezes into your chest
This usually occurs through the natural opening in your diaphragm and is known as a hiatus hernia.
Omicron – Should I be worried?
THERE has been a lot of news about the new Omicron viral variant. What exactly is it?The Omicron viral variant has recently been named by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Why do I feel ‘heaty’?
Although ‘heatiness’ is a colloquial term, there is a real medical condition behind it
New treatments for Covid-19
Two oral drugs have shown promise in treating this infectious disease
Are mobile phones safe?
I HAVE a very busy job that requires me to be on the phone a lot, as well as plenty of friends, whom I tend to message with throughout the day, sometimes even until 2am. I have noticed that I get tired a lot more than I used to. My mother warned me that too much mobile phone usage can cause brain cancer. Is this true?
When you use your headphones for too long
This can be hazardous to your ears and hearing, especially at loud volumes.
