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People who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea could be at increased risk of adverse outcomes from COVID-19 according to a new study from the University of Warwick. The conclusion is drawn from a systematic review of studies that reported outcomes for COVID-19 patients that were also diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, […] Should you be consuming sugar or replace it with artificial sweeteners? Here's what experts suggest Most of us like to kick-start our day with a cup of tea or coffee, usually sweetened with sugar to add to the taste. But many fitness enthusiasts opt for sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners to sweeten their brew. But are such sugar substitutes healthy […] Amid the rush to make ends meet during COVID-19 lockdown and career and family expectations, Bollywood queen Shilpa Shetty Kundra was seen encouraging fans to find a balance “whether stationary or while moving.” Setting fans hearts aflutter, Shilpa was seen flaunting killer abs as she nailed the tree pose Yoga or Vrikshasana. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shilpa shared the […] Pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University on Saturday said they had resumed a COVID-19 vaccine trial after getting the all-clear from British regulators, following a pause caused by a UK volunteer falling ill. “Clinical trials for the AstraZeneca Oxford coronavirus vaccine, AZD1222, have resumed in the UK following confirmation by the Medicines Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA) that it was safe […] Brazil’s death toll from COVID-19 surpassed 130,000 Friday, amid cautious optimism over signs the virus is finally slowing in the hard-hit South American country. With the second-highest death toll in the pandemic after the United States, Brazil has been devastated by the new coronavirus, which has now claimed 130,396 lives in the country, according to the health ministry. Brazil, home […] A new study found that men who post selfies with pet cats on their dating profiles may be viewed as less masculine than men who don't. The researchers who conducted the study in the journal Animals had straight women rate and describe photos of men who were with cats and without cats. They tended to find men with cats more […] Clinical trials of one of the most advanced experimental COVID-19 vaccines resumed Saturday after a brief safety pause, as infection numbers continued to march upward in countries across the globe. The world’s hopes for a reprieve from the pandemic were dealt a blow earlier in the week when pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca and Oxford University announced they had “voluntarily paused” their […] Newly published research has reversed our understanding of an aspect of kidney tumor growth. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah (U of U) discovered that two key proteins have opposite roles than what was previously believed. The proteins HIF-1α and HIF-2α regulate the response to regions of low oxygen (hypoxia) in a solid tumor. Hypoxia […] As restrictions are put into place across the UK to prevent the spread of Covid-19, what’s happening in mental health hospitals? According to The Royal College of Psychiatrists, these spaces have taken important steps to ensure their patients’ safety. They state: ‘There is no doubt that providing even basic treatment for patients’ mental health needs is compromised in the present […] High cholesterol levels are troublesome as it means there is too much ‘bad’ cholesterol floating in the blood, which can result in serious complications. The condition does not have any obvious symptoms in the early stages meaning many are unaware until it is too late. Fortunately, eliminating certain types of foods such as processed meals and animal fat, levels will reduce. There are other foods […]
COVID-19 patients with sleep apnea could be at additional risk
Are artificial sweeteners better than regular sugar?
Monday motivation: Shilpa Shetty Kundra flaunts killer abs as she nails the tree pose Yoga
Major COVID-19 vaccine trial resumes in UK after safety review
Brazil virus death toll passes 130,000
Men who put selfies with cats in their dating profiles are viewed as less masculine and more neurotic, study finds
Vaccine trial resumes as virus continues grim march
Novel discovery challenges a current kidney cancer paradigm
What it's like to be in a psychiatric hospital during Covid-19
High cholesterol: Foods to include in your diet which are known to help lower levels
