BBC Weather: UK forecast continued heatwave conditions We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to Professor Carmit Levy, men could be at greater risk of gaining […]
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With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public. Some experts said the warnings are too little, too late. The highly transmissible BA.5 variant now accounts for 65% of cases with its cousin BA.4 contributing […]
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A drug used in the clinical treatment of angina symptoms also has an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels—thereby reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. The study, led by MedUni Vienna and including access to data from Harvard Medical School, has now been published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The complications […]
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Two GOP congressmen have introduced legislation aimed at holding doctors who perform gender transition procedures on minors liable for their actions, says a story reported on KATV.com, concerta risks and benefits among other news sites. The two GOP lawmakers — Rep. Jim Banks (IN) and Sen. Tom Cotton (AR) — introduced the Protecting Minors from Medical Malpractice Act in their […]
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Baroness Delyth Morgan, the chief executive of Breast Cancer Now, has described the news as a “momentous and hugely anticipated milestone”. Thousands of NHS breast cancer patients will benefit from the introduction of two new life-extending drugs after a U-turn by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Around 3,500 women will now receive the drugs – known […]
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In a recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), researchers assessed the global succinylation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-infected host cells. Study: The global succinylation of SARS-CoV-2–infected host cells reveals drug targets. Image Credit: Jezper/Shutterstock Background While coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines have played a critical role in curbing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, the […]
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The number of new coronavirus cases reported worldwide rose for the fifth week in a row while the number of deaths remained relatively stable, the World Health Organization reported Thursday. In the U.N. health agency’s weekly review of the COVID-19 pandemic, WHO said there were 5.7 million new infections confirmed last week, marking a 6% increase. There were 9.800 deaths, […]
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When everyone knows you as a health and wellness enthusiast, what happens when you get sick or get hit by a poor mental health episode? I’ve got a cold – my second in a month. Yes, despite the heatwave. And aside from having to cancel plans (apparently, you can’t turn up to drinks smelling of Vicks anymore, who knew!), it’s […]
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In a recent study posted to Research Square* and under review at Scientific Reports, researchers observed lower susceptibility of children and adolescents to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Study: FamilyCoviDD19 Study: Lower SARS-CoV-2 transmission in children and adolescents compared to adults. Image Credit: Ground Picture/Shutterstock Background Since the early coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, measures have been […]
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Strong Women’s Chloe Gray is on a mission to better look after her body. In the latest instalment of Recovery Clinic, she looks into whether the hype of down-regulating is enough? I distinctly remember the last time I did spin. I ran straight from a heart-pounding workout into the changing rooms and jumped in the shower before changing into my […]
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