Take a look at these important vitamins and minerals that make a world of difference when consumed over time. They are known to increase immunity and fight infections. While vitamins and minerals won’t immediately turn you into a virus-fighting superhero but consuming them is extremely beneficial for your body and overall health. The current time has surely made us concerned […]
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Pregnant and postpartum women are already at a high risk of depression and anxiety—one in seven women struggle with symptoms in the perinatal period. But the coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating those struggles according to a recent study published in Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, which found that the likelihood of maternal depression and anxiety has substantially increased during the health […]
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Of course we miss pubs and restaurants and hairdressers – but one thing that many of us can’t wait to get back to is the gym. We miss that fitness routine, the accessibility of weights and equipment, the satisfaction of completing a class that you just can’t replicate in your living room. A recent survey by Sport England found that […]
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new biosimilar insulin treatment for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The new drug, Semglee, is another option for people who use long-acting injectable insulins such as Lantus. Experts say they don’t expect the new product to have a substantial impact on the price of insulin. People with type […]
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With Brazil leading the world in newly diagnosed COVID-19 cases, Latin America has become the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, outbreaks continue to escalate in parts of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Public health authorities worldwide desperately need to expand testing so they can track the spread of the infection, but molecular diagnostic tests used in the U.S. […]
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When we make decisions, we don’t always have all options available to choose from at the same time. Instead they often come one after another, as for example when we search for an apartment or a flight ticket. So we have to decide on something without knowing if a better option might have come along later. A study at the […]
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Big data analytics are an essential business component deployed by modern healthcare organizations to collaborate and derive business value from disparate data. There are many clinical, financial and administrative opportunities to be had by provider organizations. But there are hurdles to getting there. Rob McDonald, executive vice president for platform at Virtru, a data-security technology company, talks about the opportunities and obstacles […]
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Ibuprofen is one of the most common medications on the market. In fact, chances are you have a bottle or two of ibuprofen in your medicine cabinet right now. The painkiller and anti-inflammatory is sold under a variety of brand names including Advil and Motrin, and is widely used for a variety of ailments. Whether you have a headache or […]
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Face coverings will be mandatory on public transport in Scotland next week while most retail stores can reopen from June 29, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Thursday The latest moves come as Scotland transitions to the second phase of its four-step plan to lift coronavirus lockdown restrictions, which has seen the nation move at a slower pace than neighbouring […]
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After three months of lockdowns, many people in the U.S. and around the world are turning to quarantine bubbles, pandemic pods or quaranteams in an effort to balance the risks of the pandemic with the emotional and social needs of life. I am an epidemiologist and a mother of four, three of whom are teenagers in the throes of their […]
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