illness

Doctor who investigated self-healing explains how how you see yourself can help you overcome illness

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A physician who has studied spontaneous remissions for fifteen years claims that the science of self healing could have a profound effect on patients suffering from terminal illnesses. Dr Jeffrey Rediger, a world-leading Harvard medic from Boston, psychiatrist and theologian, has interviews hundreds of patients that have experienced ‘medical miracles’, including a retiree diagnosed with … Read more

Lyme disease patient almost suffered a ruptured artery from same illness as Justin Bieber

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Lyme disease sufferer, 72, develops never-before-seen complication that could have ruptured a major artery and killed him Pensioner, from Portugal, went to A&E with sudden excruciating pains in chest Tests revealed Lyme infection had made its way to main artery after tick bite  Inflamed his aorta and the major artery started to tear – risking internal … Read more

COVID-19 survivors reveal how the crippling illness left them breathless and weak after recovery

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Coronavirus sufferers in the UK have revealed how the crippling illness left them weak, breathless and coughing even after they had recovered. More than 84,000 people have been officially diagnosed with the infection since Britain’s outbreak began in February – 10,612 of them have died but many more have recovered. Getting over the virus takes … Read more

Sydney stylist and socialite Jo Ferguson dies at the age of 46 after battling a long illness

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Sydney stylist and socialite Jo Ferguson has died at the age of 46. According to a report by The Daily Telegraph on Wednesday, the Australian media personality passed away following a long illness. The one-time best friend of supermodel Kristy Hinze died in the early hours of Wednesday morning from suspected liver and kidney failure.  Tragic … Read more

I keep forgetting that I’ve got this horrible illness: BONNIE ESTRIDGE on life with Alzheimer’s  

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Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives here in Barcelona  I am writing this column from my hotel room in Barcelona, sporting a large plaster on my left knee. Chris and I are on holiday – we’ve come to see an old friend Patricia, who lives … Read more

This Morning’s Ruth Langsford returns after missing last week’s show due to illness

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This Morning’s Ruth Langsford returns after missing last week’s show due to illness… as husband Eamonn Holmes is forced to cancel her 60th birthday celebrations over coronavirus fears By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 15:26 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 16:03 GMT, 20 March 2020 She missed last Friday’s show due to illness and … Read more

Why a healthy skeleton is a key defence against illness

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We know our bones stop us from flopping about like jellyfish, and that breaking them hurts. But now investigators are discovering how bones do far more than hold us up. Emerging studies show that our skeletons play key roles in producing a hormone that drives our fight-or-flight instincts, helps control our appetite, determines our risk … Read more

Leading scientist who is advising Government on coronavirus says he has the illness

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One of the Government’s top coronavirus experts believes he has contracted the virus, he revealed on Twitter this morning. Professor Neil Ferguson, an Imperial College London virus expert who has been advising UK officials for two months, said he is now in self-isolation. In a tweet posted on Wednesday morning he said: ‘Sigh. Developed a … Read more

Leading scientist who is advising Government on coronavirus says he has the illness

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One of the Government’s top coronavirus experts believes he has contracted the virus, he revealed on Twitter this morning. Professor Neil Ferguson, an Imperial College London virus expert who has been advising UK officials for two months, said he is now in self-isolation. In a tweet posted on Wednesday morning he said: ‘Sigh. Developed a … Read more

How a companion robot can help children with chronic illness

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The companion robot, ikki, is portable and helps children to monitor their health and feel more engaged in the recovery process. (Image: ikkiworks) Technological advancements in the medical field are vital to improving the way patients receive care. In many cases, there is a need for more resources to be directed towards patient care. But … Read more