Visceral fat: Sign you could have too much – simple way you can measure your level at home - Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning 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 Storing...
Spending “over 5 minutes” on loo can increase haemorrhoids risk, expert claims - Most people spend time sitting on the toilet out of boredom, or as a way to enjoy some alone time – but did you know that prolonged loo breaks may pose health risks? According to a recent survey, Brits spend an average of three and a half hours on the...
Senate Finance Committee Looks at Amgen Taxes, Widening Drugmaker Probe - NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is widening its investigation into the tax practices of U.S. drugmakers to include Amgen Inc, according to a letter sent on Thursday by the committee’s chairman, Senator Ron Wyden. Amgen is already in the crosshairs of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service...
Betamethasone could improve outcomes for prostate cancer radiation therapy - A new study published by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers suggests that the common steroid betamethasone could be used to reduce unwanted side effects of radiation treatments for prostate cancer. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences on June 8. The lab study led...
What causes hives and how dangerous can they be? A nurse practitioner explains - Every year, about 20% of Americans will get hives—those itchy, red bumps or welts that can appear after a day in the garden, taking medication, being bitten by a bug or for no apparent reason at all. Patricia A. MacCulloch is a nurse practitioner and professor of nursing who teaches...
Enduring colonialism has made it harder to end the COVID-19 pandemic - Rich countries are hoarding vaccine doses while poor countries become breeding grounds for new COVID-19 variants. The World Health Organization’s COVAX—an abbreviation for COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access—warned that “no one is safe, until everyone is safe,” yet colonial attitudes are an obstacle to reining in the global pandemic. COVID-19 has...
“Why does being asked ‘are you OK?’ make you suddenly… not OK?” - Written by Lauren Geall As Stylist’s digital writer, Lauren Geall writes on topics including mental health, wellbeing and women’s issues. She’s also a big fan of houseplants and likes to dabble in film and TV from time-to-time. You can find her on Twitter at @laurenjanegeall. Ever burst out in tears...
Covid: Almost 70% of people reporting same symptom around 125 days after testing positive - Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert 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 Symptomatic cases of...
Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies being developed for respiratory syncytial virus - The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is responsible for a third of pneumonia cases around the world and is the second leading cause of infant deaths. RSV also affects older people above the age of 60 years, causing both illness and death on a scale similar to that of influenza in...
Wildfires pose threats to heart health as well as to land and infrastructure - Extreme heat and dry conditions are sparking wildfire breakouts across much of the country this summer. While those fires are threatening homes, businesses and land, according to the American Heart Association, they’re also threatening heart health. Several studies following wildfires in California in recent years linked smoke exposure to an...
Ryan Emenecker, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has won the 2022 Regeneron Prize for Creative Innovation. The $50,000 prize recognizes excellence and cre...
The American Society of Hematology has honored John Atkinson, MD, the Samuel Grant Professor of Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, for his significant contributions to the field ...
Fact checked on April 13, 2022 by Rich Scherr, a journalist and fact-checker with more than three decades of experience. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a weekly skin patch used to trea...
Gay and bisexual men in Florida should get vaccinated against meningococcal disease following reports of an ongoing outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. So far in 20...
What is overdiagnosis?Why overdiagnosis happensAdverse effects of overdiagnosisPrevention of overdiagnosisReferencesFurther reading Overdiagnosis is one of the most harmful and costly problems in modern healthc...
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Elizabeth Woodruff drained her retirement account and took on three jobs after she and her husband were sued for nearly $10,000 by the New York hospital where his infected leg was amputated. Ariane Buck, a youn...
With Amazon Prime Day in full swing this week, parents – and just about anyone with an important kid in their life – should be thrilled to know that yes, there are plenty of Lego deals to be had. Ba...
Everyone, youbg and old, needs to take good care of their body. You need to consciously look out for your personal health and not just defer caring for a particular body part till when you attain a certain...
Vitamin D benefit muscular function, bone health, and cardiovascular system. But can a deficiency of Vitamin D cause any type of illness? Vitamin D is perhaps the easiest to procure – simply walk out and enjo...
Teenagers go through a lot of skin changes and transformations when they hit puberty. With all the hormonal changes their bodies are undergoing, it is common for teenagers to face many skin problems that could ...
Erin Napier is closing in on her due date. On Monday, the pregnant Home Town star joked about how small she's carrying at 32 weeks along as she posed in a pink shirt and blue jeans for a snapshot posted to...
A new mom wants feedback from Reddit’s AITA forum about her response to baby weight comments — and the users have spoken. She began by explaining that she recently gave birth to her third child afte...
Brittany Mahomes wears the sweetest tribute to her daughter, 1-year-old Sterling. Her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, shared a photo of himself, Sterling and Brittany, and we couldnR...
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Rest is so important for pregnant mamas (and for all parents, really). This can be challenging, especially for those used to the “go-go-go” lifestyle like Heather Rae Young. But when her doctor aske...
Mindy Kaling opened up about her struggles with breastfeeding — and offered some kind, thoughtful reassurance to moms who are dealing with the same challenges. The multi-hyphenate star took part in the #D...