Africa’s coronavirus outbreak may have passed its peak, the World Health Organization (WHO) continental chief said Tuesday, warning against complacency to avoid a second wave. WHO Africa regional director Matshidiso Moeti told a conference of African health ministers that numbers of new cases were declining. “We are seeing that we have had what seems to […]
With an increase in HIV and HCV infections as a consequence of the ongoing opioid epidemic, Boston Medical Center researchers found that only a small number of those who test positive for those infections at a drug detoxification center followed up for a clinical visit after their test. The study results showed that only 6 […]
News broke today that the NHS will begin offering a prescribed diet of shakes and soups to those with type 2 diabetes. NHS England announced the plan today, saying that 5,000 diabetic people would be offered the diet in order to help them ‘to help people stay well, maintain a healthy weight and avoid major […]
People enjoy witnessing extraordinary individuals—from athletes to CEOs—extend long runs of dominance in their fields, a new study suggests. But they aren’t as interested in seeing similar streaks of success by teams or groups. “Everyone wants Usain Bolt to win another gold medal for sprinting. Not so many people want to see the New England […]
Whitney Way Thore has gone through “a long journey of acceptance” to feel proud about calling herself fat — and she’s going to use the adjective, even if some of her followers disagree with her choice. Last week, Thore, 36, shared a photo of herself as a child in a tie-dye, cheetah-print bathing suit, and […]
Scientists have discovered that testing the levels of certain proteins in blood samples can predict whether a person at risk of psychosis is likely to develop a psychotic disorder years later. The study is published in the current edition of JAMA Psychiatry and was led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences. […]
The machine called the Heron looks like many other ventilators used to treat COVID-19 patients. There’s a screen atop a metallic box that displays the amount of oxygen being pumped into a person’s lungs and a plastic tube that delivers it to the patient. But this device costs about $4,000—a fifth of the price of […]
After leaving the NBA bubble due to a knee injury, Damian Lillard has some happy news to share with his fans. On Instagram Monday, the Portland Trail Blazers star, 30, announced that he and fiancée Kay'La Hanson are expecting twins. "I'm a DADDY DADDY now 😂😂😂… happy for another boy but this girl gone hit […]
Progressive hair loss has a cosmetic and social impact. Hair undergoes three stages of hair cycle: the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases. Through cyclical loss and new-hair growth, the number of hairs remains relatively constant. A variety of factors, such as hormones, nutritional status, and exposure to radiations, environmental toxicants, and medications, may affect hair growth. According to numerous studies, using papaya on the scalp has shown […]
Bella Hadid can't wait to be an aunt! The 23-year-old praised her pregnant sister and fellow supermodel Gigi Hadid on Wednesday, after the mom-to-be shared the stunning first photos of her baby bump to social media. Re-posting one of the ethereal images to her Instagram Story, Bella wrote, "I'm going to be a freaking auntie!!! […]
