The illness which had completely drained the three-time Commonwealth gold medallist was glandular fever, its gravity hidden from the media, its effects still lingering.

Dense breasts have little fat and a lot of fibrous or glandular tissue, which makes it harder to see tumors.

Glandular organs — such as thyroid, liver, pancreas, heart and spleen — can be found on the ingredients list of some thyroid and metabolic support supplements.