Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But you could lower your chances of developing painful arthritis symptoms by regularly eating citrus fruits, it’s been claimed. Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid. The condition […]
There’s a *lot* to love about Jennifer Garner. Take her character in Suddenly 30, for example. Or fact she reads bedtime stories to her dog, Birdie. Or her profound advice on everything from how to correctly cook a turkey to the best way to heal a broken heart. Need proof of the latter? Check out this […]
Every time you put on a few pounds or lose a few, whether it’s due to stress, changes in eating, or shifting in exercise habits, it may seem like it happens first in one or two spots. It begs the question: Where do you lose weight first—and do you lose weight from certain areas faster than […]
New Yorkers continue to report much higher than normal rates of depression and anxiety, but much less than at their peak in mid-April. As they witness the surge in COVID-19 cases in states that re-opened early, New Yorkers have also grown significantly more hesitant about resuming normal activities than they reported in May. Employment and […]
Bed bugs are flat, rust-coloured parasites about five millimetres long. The bugs have developed resistance to chemical treatments, making eradication of the pests more difficult. How can you tell for sure that you may have a bed bug infestation? READ MORE High cholesterol: Habits to stop to lower levels Bed bugs are tiny insects which […]
Whenever a germ gets into the human body, the immune system usually responds immediately to fight off the enemy attacker. One of our defense system’s most important strategies involves B lymphocytes, also known as B cells, which produce antibodies that target and neutralize pathogens. B cells play a central role in adaptive immunity and, together […]
Experimental coronavirus vaccine from Pfizer triggered levels of antibodies up to THREE TIMES greater than those seen in recovered patients, early data shows Researchers randomly gave 45 healthy volunteers either a low dose, a medium dose or a high dose of a coronavirus vaccine, or a placebo Those who received the vaccine were given two shots, except […]
A newly discovered endometrial cancer biomarker and diagnostic method will enable detection of the tumor type that is likely to spread and recur so that clinicians can initiate treatment early and stop the cancer from attacking other parts of the body. The new biomarker could also be used to develop therapies to precisely target the […]
Figurative language, by which the speaker intends to communicate something other than what is actually said by the words used, is commonplace in human communication. Some claim that metaphorical expressions such as “My home has become a prison” or “My daughter is a monster” are used on average six times during every minute of conversation. […]
Scientists have experimented with non-medical grade masks, and found that well-fitted ones made from stitching two layers of quilting cotton fabric are the most effective in stopping the spread of cough and sneeze droplets, whereas bandana-style coverings “had little to no effect.” The study, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, used a laser to […]
