Some people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) develop symptoms, while others do not. In high-risk populations, like the elderly and those with underlying health issues, may experience more severe symptoms. A new study by researchers at the Université de Lyon, France, noted that some COVID-19 symptoms like heart arrhythmias, loss of smell, gastrointestinal problem, and […]
Plant-based diets can pose a risk to bone health if adequate calcium and vitamin D intakes are not ensured
In a study conducted at the University of Helsinki, 136 adults adhered to one of three study diets for 12 weeks. One of them corresponded to the average Finnish diet, containing roughly 70% animal-derived protein of total protein, while most of the plant-based protein originated from cereal products. In the second study diet, half of […]
Arthritis treatment: Curcumin improves pain, physical function, and quality of life
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Try these iron-rich vegan recipes for the ultimate energy boost
One third of women are anaemic, meaning that loads of us are training while in a state of iron deficiency. The result? Feeling flat-out exhausted 24/7. Give your iron levels a healthy boost with these warming, plant-based dishes which are packed with blood-lovin’ leafy greens and pulses. When it comes to nutrition, some vitamins and […]
Woman's weight gain was dismissed as 'puppy fat' – but she had a brain tumour
When Caroline Watson suddenly gained weight and grew to 5ft 8in tall at the age of nine, her concerned mum took her to the GP. But the issue was dismissed as ‘puppy fat’ and doctors advised the child to just ‘stop eating potatoes’. The truth was that her sudden growth spurt was due to a […]
Suffering from lockdown loneliness? Here are five ways to combat it
Whether it’s missing Friday night down the pub or going to baby classes, many of our social relationships are now a distant memory. In our efforts to stay safe and save lives we have sacrificed most of our contact with the outside world. And feelings of loneliness have become more common – according to a […]
Both mRNA vaccines protect against emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2
Researchers in the United States and Canada have conducted a study showing that just a single dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is likely to protect against emerging variants. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is the agent responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that continues […]
Princess Eugenie Has Welcomed A Beautiful Baby Boy!
Ever since she launched her public Instagram account back in March, Princess Eugenie has treated fans with an intimate snapshot into her life as a royal – from childhood throwbacks to cute pics of her pooches and fiancé. Now the royal, alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank, has shared the news of her birth to a […]
Relaxed precautions, not climate, the biggest factor driving wintertime COVID-19 outbreaks
Wintertime outbreaks of COVID-19 have been largely driven by whether people adhere to control measures such as mask wearing and social distancing, according to a study published Feb. 8 in Nature Communications by Princeton University researchers. Climate and population immunity are playing smaller roles during the current pandemic phase of the virus, the researchers found. […]
Drug is promising against pancreatic and breast cancers
ProAgio, a drug developed by Georgia State University biology professor Zhi-Ren Liu and his team, is effective at treating pancreatic cancer and prolonging survival in mice, according to a study published in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology. A second study, published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, shows the drug is also […]