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High cholesterol risk factors can include family history and ethnicity – things you simply can’t control. But there’s one risk factor you could eradicate. What is it? What makes cholesterol “good” or “bad”? High-density lipoproteins (HDL) is called “good” cholesterol. This is because HDL absorbs cholesterol and carries it to the liver. From there, the liver can flush excess cholesterol […] In Australia and around the world, junk food companies are targeting children on social media. In our new study, we found most major social media platforms have restrictions on the advertising of tobacco, alcohol and gambling to children. But there are hardly any such restrictions in place around junk food. Children are exposed to junk food marketing everywhere Globally, we’ve […] Stomach bloating is a common ailment caused by too much gas clogging up the gastrointestinal tract. It can provide immense discomfort – the most obvious complaint is a swelling sensation in the pit of your tummy. This discomfort is made worse when accompanied with stomach cramps. READ MORE Stomach bloating – the simple milk swap to prevent trapped wind pain […] The Covid-19-pandemic keeps the world in breath. More than 8.0 million people have been infected so far worldwide, with the novel Coronavirus, 186.544 in Germany – where it always comes back to local outbreaks. Corona-Transfer: How dangerous public toilets are? Public toilets could include the risk places for a Corona-infection. A study by Chinese scientists suggests that, at least, the […] Here’s a fun fact to help you justify splurging on another item of activewear (sorry, savings!) Pastels are currently having a major moment. And right in step with the opportune timing is the end of the financial year, meaning loads of epic Aussie brands are selling their stock for a steal. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 27 items to […] Although most broken bones can be mended with a firm cast and a generous measure of tender loving care, more complicated fractures require treatments like bone grafting. Researchers at Texas A&M University have now created superior bone grafts using primitive stem cells. They found that these cells help create very fertile scaffolds needed for bone to regenerate at the site […] A new method of screening thousands of drugs in freshly collected human tumor cells can help identify which of the drugs are most likely to be effective against those cancers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers report today in a study published in Science Signaling. Because the technique uses tumor cells that less than a day earlier were in patients’ bodies, it […] Rebel Wilson is looking glamorous as she continues working toward her health goals for the year. On Monday, the Pitch Perfect actress shared a series of solo shots in a cobalt blue dress. The 40-year-old recently opened up about her 2020 goals, sharing that she is trying to slim down to 75 kg., or 165 lbs., before the end of the year. […] Erica Lugo is an accomplished fitness trainer — she owns her own gym with tons of clients, regularly shares workout videos filled with advice and, of course, was a trainer on the latest season of The Biggest Loser. But internally, Lugo says she used to doubt her place in the fitness world because she didn’t have the same muscles as […] The coronavirus pandemic has markedly increased awareness of health inequalities. Researchers have long understood that ethnicity and socioeconomic conditions play a major role in influencing our health, but the pandemic has illuminated these stark inequalities and the need for urgent action to tackle them. In our research, we investigated how risk of COVID-19 differed by ethnicity and socioeconomic background. We […]
High cholesterol levels: One risk factor you could change to lower your cholesterol
Junk food marketers found targeting children on social media without repercussions
Stomach bloating: When is bloating a sign of cancer? What to look for
Corona-Transfer: How dangerous public toilets are?
27 Pastel Activewear Items You Need In Your Wardrobe
Primitive stem cells point to new bone grafts for stubborn-to-heal fractures
New technique may quickly and accurately predict effective therapies in solid tumors
Rebel Wilson Shows Off Her Progress After Sharing Weight Loss Goal
Biggest Loser Trainer Erica Lugo Says Her Loose Skin ‘Has Zero Impact on My Worth’
Why are black and Asian people at greater risk of coronavirus? Here’s what we found
