Rapid expansion of telehealth consultations may increase disparities in healthcare access

Researchers at Staffordshire University warn that the rapid expansion of telehealth consultations may increase disparities in access for vulnerable people. A new study, reported in the International Journal for Equity in Health, showed that the vast majority of Allied Health Services – 89.4 per cent – were planning to continue the use of telehealth services […]

Martha Stewart’s Lobster Roll Recipe Comes Together in Just 25 Minutes

When summer hits the coast, locals and tourists alike flock to their favorite seafood hotspots to pick up a fresh lobster roll. But once you get Martha Stewart’s easy lobster roll recipe, you may not have to travel at all to get the summer sandwich to end all summer sandwiches. Stewart recently shared her tried-and-true […]

Master Cleanse Diet loved by Beyonce cuts out all solid food for nearly 2 weeks

For the dedicated few, the summer months means a time for showing off their hard work from the long hours spent in the gym and following a dedicated healthy eating plan. But for many others, summer involves trepidation and a realisation they are nowhere near their goal weight. This is where many crash diets, quick […]

Snot may be disgusting, but it can tell you a lot about your health

No one would ever admit it, but we all get a secret pleasure out of staring at what comes out after we blow our noses. Most of the time we just see the regular old boogers – sometimes hard and crusty, other times soft and sticky – but every now and again we’re treated to […]

Modeling the influence of COVID superspreading events

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, University of Kansas researchers assessed the effect of superspreading events (SSEs) on the United States (US) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) outbreak dynamics. Study: Exploring the Role of Superspreading Events in SARS-CoV-2 Outbreaks. Image Credit: StockTom / Shutterstock Background SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that emerged […]

What are the best value remedies for common skin complaints?

What are the best value remedies for common skin complaints? We reveal our expert guide to over-the-counter medicines for your skin There’s a cream, ointment or gel for everything — from insect stings, eczema and summer skin infections triggered by sweating, to perennial complaints such as mouth ulcers and conjunctivitis. The beauty of them is […]

Does tea really help with digestion?

If you’ve been dealing with digestion problems like bloating, constipation, or stomach pain, you’ve probably already tried various remedies. In your search for a ‘cure’ to your digestion issue, you may have come across claims that drinking tea can help to — well — get things moving again. But does tea really help with digestion, […]