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South Korean interventions controlled the transmission of COVID-19 quickly, resulting in a smaller epidemic made up of “clusters” of cases. A new report from the Imperial College London COVID-19 Response Team says that caution is needed in attempting to duplicate the South Korean “test, trace, isolate” response in countries with larger and more generalized epidemics. Despite a rapid growth of cases early […]
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Meningitis: vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is recommended The danger bites of ticks that should not be underestimated. The little bloodsuckers can infect you with serious diseases. In this country you are transferring, particularly the causative agent of Lyme disease and TBE (tick-borne encephalitis) to humans. Against the latter, a vaccination is available. Ticks dangerous infection can transmit diseases such as […]
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Carbs have been our cheat food of choice for as long as we can remember. What’s a movie night without popcorn? Or parma sans a side of fries? That said, it’s easy to go overboard – especially considering the Australian Healthy Food Guide suggests they should make up just 45-65 per cent of our total energy intake. But if this study […]
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Whichever way you’ve spent quarantine, it seems that one thing is certain: everyone is cooking. Gaining popularity since lockdown first began, even celebrities have been posting their favourite recipes on social media. And it looks like Reese Witherspoon is the next famous face to share their culinary knowledge. Taking to her Instagram IGTV, the Big Little Lies star is showing us how to make her […]
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Psoriatic arthritis can develop up to 10 years after being diagnosed with psoriasis, which affects one in three people with this skin condition. Here’s the fact-file on the auto-immune diseases. Psoriasis The NHS explained that this condition causes red, flaky and crusty patches of skin, covered with silvery scales. Symptoms of the skin condition mainly affect the elbows, knees, scalp […]
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Coronavirus has attacked – and killed – a young nurse who had trained to save the lives of the others. The 28-year-old mum tragically passed away while shielding in her own home. Tributes have been paid to Vivian Chickwan Ng, who worked for North Manchester General Hospital. The churchgoer had been shielding as diabetes and kidney troubles made her more […]
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Credit: CC0 Public Domain India said Saturday it would begin a major relaxation of the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown from early June, even as the country saw another record rise in confirmed infections. Efforts to contain the disease saw the shutdown of virtually all economic activity in late March, putting hundreds of millions out of work almost overnight. Millions of […]
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Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than six million people across the world. This is the complete list of COVID-19 symptoms that you should know about. The UK has officially passed the peak of the coronavirus infection. The UK government has advised the public to remain indoors in an attempt to curb the spread of […]
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Visceral fat is a health hazard. It’s linked to heart disease, diabetes, stroke and high cholesterol. What’s a good way to get rid of it? In light of various studies, one way to reduce visceral fat levels is to minimise stress in your life. Researchers from the University of San Francisco examined whether chronic stress could predict changes in visceral […]
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Men’s health week is a time dedicated to raising awareness all around health issues which predominantly affect men. Focussing on these issues allows men to become more aware of problems they may have or could have in the future, and also offers encouragement for them to do something about it. According to research, when compared to women, men are more likely to avoid going […]
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