New research indicates that only four in 10 UK adults have been sexually active during the COVID-19 lockdown—a finding that could have important physical and mental health implications. The study, published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine and led by Dr. Lee Smith of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and Professor Mark Tully of Ulster University, […]
(HealthDay)—Right ventricular dilation is associated with in-hospital mortality among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a study published online May 15 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. Edgar Argulian, M.D., M.P.H., from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, and colleagues enrolled consecutive patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 who underwent clinically indicated […]
International health authorities expressed concern Tuesday over signs the spread of the new coronavirus is “still accelerating” in Brazil, Peru and Chile. “In South America, we are particularly concerned that the number of new cases reported last week in Brazil was the highest for a seven-day period, since the outbreak began,” said Carissa Etienne, director […]
According to the World Health Organization, there are currently no drugs that treat or prevent coronavirus. Still, people believe certain foods and habits may cure the illness that has basically shut down the world for the past several weeks. From eating tons of garlic, to dousing yourself in bleach, for some reason, be it old […]
US President Donald Trump recently started using hydroxychloroquine as a preventative cure to coronavirus. However, amid growing safety concerns, a clinical trial on the drug by the World Health Organisation has been suspended. The drug has been repeatedly endorsed by world leaders including Donald Trump and Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Could ebola drug Remdesivir be […]
If a person has been diagnosed with high cholesterol or is worried about their levels, a doctor will suggest making changes to your diet and exercise routine. Dietary changes include adding foods that are particularly good for lowering cholesterol. Supplements may also be suggested and according to leading health experts taking magnesium supplements are a natural way […]
The Coronavirus pandemic, keeps the world in breath: More than 5 million people globally have become infected with the novel pathogen, Sars-CoV-2 – 178.864 of them so far in Germany. In Berlin, violations of the minimum allowed to stand and the reduction of contacts to a Minimum will no longer be punished with fines. The […]
A woman has issued a warning to pet owners about the toxicity of a common houseplant, after her French bulldog died in her arms. Kate Wagner shared the story of her ‘sweet baby Lily’ on Facebook to urge people to take caution when choosing houseplants. Her French bulldog ate some leaves from a sago palm […]
Heart attacks are a devastating event caused by a sudden loss of blood to the heart muscle. This happens when the coronary arteries – the main channel that conveys blood to the heart – is blocked. Most people assume you are only alerted to the condition when you experience chest pain but the telltale signs […]
If you’ve ever been told to stand up straight, you would have instantly been aware of your posture. The same goes for when you’ve been hunched over on your computer for hours and suddenly realize that it’s probably not the best thing for your back to sit in the same position for so long. “Short-term effects […]
