Hearing aids are small electronic devices that a person wears in or behind their ears. These devices amplify ambient sound and allow people with mild to severe hearing loss to hear the sounds around them. They do not restore a person’s hearing, but rather increase the volume of environmental sounds. How do hearing aids work? Most modern hearing aids are […]
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DNA sequencing of bacteria found in pigs and humans in rural eastern North Carolina, an area with concentrated industrial-scale pig-farming, suggests that multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains are spreading between pigs, farmworkers, their families and community residents, and represents an emerging public health threat, according to a study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. S. […]
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Zaya Wade had an amazing day. The teen, who is the daughter of NBA superstar Dwyane Wade and actor Gabrielle Union, had the opportunity to sit down virtually with former FLOTUS Michelle Obama, and she was beside herself with joy. Related story Tia Mowry & Gabrielle Union Share the 'Unapologetic Beauty' Lessons They're Passing Down to Their Daughters “I’m meeting […]
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Celebrity testimonials abound for pills, potions and creams that purport to make you look younger. This time collagen supplements are in the spotlight, after Jennifer Aniston became the face of one wellness brand’s collagen campaign in late 2020. While some research has found benefits of collagen supplementation for some aspects of skin health, it’s a case of buyer beware. The […]
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The African Population Health Research Centre, based in Kenya, has been mining data across 47 countries in Africa, tracking differences in COVID-19 infection, illness and deaths among men and women. Sylvia Muyingo lays-out their key findings and explains why tracking these data is important. What did you set out to track? Why? I am part of a team that is […]
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More than a third of stroke cases occur in those aged between 40 to 69 years old, a report by PHE stated. In addition, more first-time strokes are now occurring at an earlier age compared to a decade ago. PHE Director, Professor Julia Verne, is concerned by this trend, and said: “Everyone needs to be aware of the signs.” Face […]
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FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk near public health signs, whilst the reproduction “R” number of COVID-19 infections in the United Kingdom has risen and may be above 1, the Government Office for Science said on Friday, indicating a risk that the overall epidemic is growing, London, Britain, September 11, 2020. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – The estimated COVID-19 reproduction “R” number in […]
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Benefit Cosmetics is investing in influencer-led virtual events in lieu of the buzzy — and expensive — in-person ones it is known to host. The cosmetics company is said to have spent $500,000 on a recent event — a fraction of the $10 million it reportedly spent on influencer activations pre-COVID-19. On Feb. 18, Benefit hosted a virtual launch party […]
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Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Vitamin D is an essential mineral that […]
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Embracing her new bod! Christine Quinn admitted that her jeans don’t fit and that she’s “living in yoga pants and body-con dresses,” but the 5-foot-7 real estate mogul, 32, isn’t sweating it. The Selling Sunset star, who is just over six months pregnant with her first child with husband Christian Richard, sat down with Us Weekly to chat all about how she is […]
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