MADRID (Reuters) -Spain said on Wednesday it would extend the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine to essential workers over 65 years old to cater to previously excluded groups at a time when infections are rising again across most regions.Slideshow ( 3 images )Health Minister Carolina Darias told a news conference Spain would take delivery of 1 million doses of the […]
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A shift in the definition of high blood pressure may help identify more women who are at risk of developing life-threatening complications during pregnancy and delivery, suggests a new study from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Under the stricter definition, more than 50,000 additional women each year in the United States could become eligible for treatment with […]
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Vaccination efforts started in late 2020 in an attempt to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). To date, more than 128 million people have been infected with SARS-CoV-2. Of these, over 2.8 million people have died and 72.54 million have recovered. Currently, SARS-CoV-2 vaccines come in many […]
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Summer is almost here and you know what that means? Shorts, skirts, dresses, leggings — here we come. The only downside to wearing cute and free-flowing summer clothes is chafing. Inner thigh chafing aka “chub rub” is a common skin problem caused by a combination of increased sweat, moisture, and friction from skin or fabric (via Healthline). In the summertime […]
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While there fleeting references to the real struggle of menopause in pop culture, there needs to be a better understanding of this condition Currently streaming on Netflix, Bombay Begums is a story of ambitious women from various walks of life, their trials and disappointments. Among other things, it has steered the conversation towards an important health topic: menopause. In it, […]
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What do extreme long-distance swimming and spaceflight have in common? They can both shrink the heart, according to a new study. Both activities reduce the pressure of gravity on the heart, making it so that it doesn’t have to work as hard to pump blood upwards through the body. The heart is a muscle, and just like any other muscle […]
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The most you probably think about your armpits is when you’re in the shower or putting on deodorant in the morning. Sweaty armpits are one thing, but when your armpits itch, you can’t stop thinking about it, especially when you’re trying to sneak a scratch in public. Armpit itch does happen, and warmth, dampness, and hair growth make the area […]
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Thanks for your question. You are taking a great step to keep yourself and your boyfriend healthy, and to have a healthy relationship. As you know sexual education includes safer sex practices, from using condoms to consent. We would encourage you to look through our health guides including: Sexual Consent Condoms STIs Here are some other websites we recommend checking […]
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A growing number of young people are identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and many are challenging binaries in gender and sexual identity to reflect a broader spectrum of experience beyond man or woman and gay or straight. But not everyone is participating equally in these diverse forms of expression, according to new research from the University of California, […]
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Researchers have discovered a genetic variant linked to male infertility, which could improve the diagnosis and management of men who carry it. Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and University of Tartu carried out the largest genetic study to date looking at unexplained infertility in men and found a common subtype of Y chromosome that increases the carrier’s risk of […]
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