The coronavirus pandemic has yet to peak in the Americas, the World Health Organization warned on Wednesday, as it said global infections were likely to hit 10 million within a week. The WHO said the length and height of peaks would be determined by government actions, without which a lurch back towards lockdowns was unavoidable. The UN health agency also […]
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A new study has found that nanosponges — tiny, bio-friendly plastics coated in lung and immune cell membranes — act as a decoy for SARS-CoV-2, neutralizing the virus. A team of scientists has found that a new technology is effective at distracting and neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting. The research, published in the journal Nano Letters, has implications not […]
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Weight loss cannot be achieved through half-hearted means – it requires diligence. This diligence consists of regular exercise and eating a healthy, balanced diet. Once you make this your overarching goal, you can then focus on the specific components. READ MORE Best supplements for blood sugar: The supplement proven to lower blood Take your diet. Knowing what to eat and […]
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Exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately, according to new research from the University of British Columbia’s School of Population and Public Health. In a study published today in Environmental Health Perspectives, researchers found that exposure to elevated levels of fine particulate matter during wildfire seasons in British Columbia was associated with increased odds […]
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Much as we would love otherwise, we know being pregnant isn’t a free pass to consume anything and everything in front of us. Some of the many foods and drinks you need to avoid include soft cheeses, unpasteurized dairy, undercooked or raw meats, deli meat, smoked seafood, and alcohol for the sake of your baby’s health (via the American Pregnancy Association). Now you may want […]
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Obesity is associated with a higher risk of dementia up to 15 years later, finds a new UCL study suggesting that weight management could play a significant role in reducing risk. The findings, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, suggest that people who are obese in late adulthood face a 31% increased risk of dementia than those whose body […]
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Hair loss can be disturbing. But, don’t fret, one plant-based oil may be the solution – it has been proven to promote fast hair growth. Researchers from Daegu University investigated how effective a certain oil was in hair growth. Based in the Department of Biotechnology, they used different concentrations of the oil over shaven hair. The different concentrations of the […]
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Too much Vitamin C can lead to health complaints The water-soluble Vitamin C, including ascorbic acid, is essential for life and has a lot of different tasks. Since it cannot be stored in the body, is a continuous recording of the Vitamin is necessary. However, anyone who takes too much can cause health complaints such as digestive problems. Because the […]
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Coronavirus is still contagious. Don’t let the relaxation of lockdown measures fool you. You may catch the disease. Do you have it? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a more exhausted list of symptoms than the NHS. For instance, the NHS lists three possible main symptoms of coronavirus. These are: a high temperature, a new, continuous cough […]
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A new synthetic opioid known as “iso” is causing an increasing number of opioid overdose deaths. Isotonitazene is a synthetic version of etonitazene. Experts say it’s rapidly becoming more popular in the illegal drug market in the United States. They add that the drug is difficult to detect on standard opioid tests. An addictive drug that — like fentanyl — […]
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