The Corona-pandemic keeps the world in suspense: More than 17 million people have been infected with the Coronavirus, 209.741 of them in Germany. The United States reported almost daily new record numbers. TOP NES: mask objectors rampage on a flight from Amsterdam to Ibiza Two mask objectors have rioted on a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Ibiza, and have been […]
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Beat type 2 diabetes in middle age – and you could fight off Alzheimer’s: Compelling new evidence shows high blood sugar in your 40s may trigger dementia Study of people with Alzheimer’s found 81 per cent had diabetes or prediabetes Research found cheap diabetes drugs may be able to slow progress of disease The link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s was […]
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When you imagine a heart attack, what comes to mind? Some people may expect it to be so excruciating that it’d be impossible to let slide. However, it is totally possible that you’ve already had one. The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is raising awareness around this dangerous condition. Some notions around a heart attack are true – it can be […]
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High cholesterol levels are troublesome as it means there is too much ‘bad’ cholesterol floating in the blood, which can result in serious complications. The condition does not have any obvious symptoms in the early stages meaning many are unaware until it is too late. Experts advise how to naturally lower your cholesterol levels and reduce any serious risk. Elevated cholesterol is a serious health problem as […]
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Sleep fortifies the body in numerous ways, from strengthening your immune system to increasing your sex drive. The benefits are not purely physical either – sleep improves mental wellbeing. These palpable benefits are academic if you are struggling to switch off, however. Sleep deprivation may seem like an insurmountable obstacle but research suggests making modest adjustments to your diet can […]
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Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol is harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood vessels. This increases your risk of heart disease, a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Unfortunately, high cholesterol does not produce any warning signs. According […]
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People who had visited Italy accounted for more than a quarter of the first reported cases of the new coronavirus outside China, according to a new study that found most initial infections were linked to just three countries. Researchers from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used publicly-available data to trace the early spread of COVID-19 to dozens […]
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A significant number of patients reported a deterioration in their hearing when questioned eight weeks after discharge from a hospital admission for COVID-19, according to University of Manchester audiologists, in a study supported by the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Center (BRC). One hundred and twenty one of the adults admitted to Wythenshawe Hospital, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, […]
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Health authorities are urging safe food handling and slaughter during Eid al-Adha, as livestock sales and meat donations have been encouraged to move online to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at markets. The World Health Organization has called for strict rules around animal slaughter ahead of this weekend’s global celebrations for Eid Al-Adha—meaning festival of sacrifice. While the source of […]
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Drug use can increase the risks associated with COVID-19 infection, and at the same time, the social and psychological risks of the pandemic can intensify drug use. Recovering from addiction is literally a life-and-death struggle in the best of times. In a pandemic, it’s even worse. “Recovery from addiction involves reducing stress by connecting with others and sharing challenges and […]
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