THURSDAY, Dec. 17, 2020 — You might want to think twice before you enter a hallway with strangers during the pandemic: Researchers report that following a fast-walking person with COVID-19 down a narrow corridor could increase your risk of infection, even if you keep your distance. That’s because that person can leave long streams of […]
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer The road to longevity is lined with obstacles and one that proves insurmountable for some is heart disease. The major killer falls under the cardiovascular disease (CVD) umbrella, a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. CVD is the number one cause of death […]
While excitement and enthusiasm greeted the Western-developed coronavirus vaccine when it was rolled out, the Russian-made version has received a mixed response, with reports of empty Moscow clinics that offered the shot to health care workers and teachers—the first members of the public designated to receive it. Kremlin officials and state-controlled media touted the Sputnik […]
This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose) — an important source of fuel for your body. With type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar […]
French medical diagnostics company bioMerieux said Wednesday it had received certification to sell a test capable of distinguishing regular flu from COVID-19 and two other respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms. The company believes the test will help sufferers and doctors diagnose their illness more quickly, which could potentially save lives. After receiving the European “CE” […]
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 16, 2020 — People working from home during the pandemic overall report decreased physical and mental well-being, according to a study published online Nov. 23 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Yijing Xiao, from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and colleagues surveyed 988 people working from home during […]
(HealthDay)—Delayed mail delivery due to a push from the White House and others to slash spending and services could have enormous consequences for Americans who depend on the U.S. Postal Service for access to urgently needed prescription medications, a new study warns. “We found that among those who rely exclusively on mail-order pharmacies, about half […]
Karolína Kurková is pregnant with her third child — and her experiences are a little different this time. The Czech supermodel, 36, revealed the news in a personal essay for Glamour magazine, in which she explains the pregnancy came as a surprise for her and husband Archie Drury. She adds that "being pregnant for the third […]
If there’s one thing we can count on Trader Joe’s for, it’s their unique and affordable items we’re bound to love. From their Grinch inspired Grump trees to their festive spin on the viral hot cocoa bombs, Trader Joe’s never fails to constantly surprise us. We love all of the diverse items Trader Joe’s sells […]
Is there anything cozier during the holidays than sitting on the couch wrapped in blankets with a warm cup of hot cocoa in your hands? We previously though that even the most basic Swiss Miss cocoa would do the trick, but then we got sucked into foodie TikTok and learned about hot cocoa bombs, and […]
