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Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you suddenly find it difficult to differentiate between colours. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in the UK is Alzheimer’s disease. Diagnosing the condition early […] COVID-19 has ignited a worldwide conversation about inequality. The question is whether we just want to talk about inequity or make the changes to produce more fair outcomes. Focusing our efforts on one critical change would reduce disparities in some of the most pressing health issues of our time. That change is pluralism, the active process of inclusion: recognizing, valuing […] The “enhanced paper grip test” validated by researchers from the Centre for Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Technologies (CBRT) at Staffordshire University involves pulling a small card from underneath the participant’s foot while asking them to grip with their big toe (Hallux). The proposed test can potentially be used to monitor muscle weakness in clinics for better falls-risk assessment in patients with […] One of the nation's top health officials is warning that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) could worsen in coming months. On Tuesday, Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, spoke at a webinar for Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, when he said Americans should brace for what will likely be a "difficult" […] Bed bugs in abundance can reveal themselves by the “sweet” scent they exude. Does your bedroom have a particular smell? Here’s how to know if you have creepy crawlies hiding in your sheets. These little creatures use an anaesthetic in their saliva to bite people without being detected. Although they’re more drawn to the head and neck, they’ll attack any […] Fad dieting risks ruining your chance of being a mum, fertility experts warn as new figures reveal birth rates are plummeting Medics say regimes can cause long-term damage making conception difficult They warn of a generation of women risking infertility in a quest to be thin Emma Woolf, who has battled anorexia, finally fell pregnant after eight years Last month, […] Steve Pemberton, 52, an actor and writer, made a name for himself in shows such as Benidorm, Doctor Who, Shameless, Happy Valley and Blackpool. Steve revealed he was only 25 when he suffered a heart attack while working for a theatre company in Germany. What are the symptoms of the condition to look out for? READ MORE Bed bugs: Signs you […] The origin of the Kawasaki disease is not exactly known. It is presumed that it is caused by a few viruses which trigger the disease Some children in India, infected with COVID-19, are now showing symptoms akin to those of Kawasaki disease. Hospitals in Mumbai and Delhi have been reporting such cases of late. Dr Arvind Kumar, Director and HOD, […] Avoid too short and too long sleep Too much or too little sleep is associated in humans with greatly increased mortality rates, and the effect on people with type 2 Diabetes appear to be much stronger. In a recent study of the participation of the Wuhan University and the University of Melbourne, it was found that too little and too […] Just a few months ago, Erica Fuhrman would spend her days teaching children with special needs alongside their typical curriculum how to use the toilet, how to wash their hands and how to communicate using symbols. Some days would be peaceful, other days, there would be tantrums. But when the novel coronavirus started spreading across the country, Fuhrman, a middle-school […]
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