COVID-19 is an infectious disease that has killed more than one million people across the world. If you develop any of the key coronavirus symptoms, you should get tested for the infection straight away. The UK has seen a steady rise in the number of coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Almost 10 million […]
The CDC recommends you limit your interaction with others if you are pregnant, and that others living with you under the same roof may consider doing it as well. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released last month, has linked preterm births with COVID-19 infections, thereby suggesting something that doctors have been […]
Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies that require immediate attention from a doctor. You could be at risk of a deadly heart attack – or myocardial infarction – if you develop a number of symptoms that may be easily mistaken for something else, it’s been claimed. Heart attacks are caused by a lack of blood […]
Pancreatic cancer develops when cells in your pancreas – an organ in the top part of the stomach – begin to multiply rapidly. How serious pancreatic cancer is and what treatment you might have depends on where it is in the pancreas, how big it is, if it has spread, and your general health. Unfortunately, […]
Michael Jamieson, 32, retired from competitive swimming in 2016. He broke his own British record to finish second in the 200m breaststroke in the 2012 Olympics, but missed out on a medal at the 2013 World Championships following a series of shoulder injuries. Overtraining in preparation for the 2014 Commonwealth Games led to Jamieson’s heart […]
As the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention continue to recommend wearing a face mask during the coronavirus pandemic, mask accessories have started appearing. From mask chains to mask extenders, these accessories are meant to help make wearing one a little more comfortable and sanitary. More recently, face mask storage containers have slowly started to […]
A new study in The Journal of Personality looked at how individuals' personality traits affected their inclination for conspiracy theories. Though the link was small, researchers found people who were narcissistic, impulsive, anxious, depressed, or a combination were more susceptible to conspiracies. The findings could help explain why conspiracy theories like QAnon have boomed during […]
A Florida man was recently arrested for allegedly stabbing his cousin after a heated debate about whether whole cow's milk or almond milk is superior. The debate over whether to consume animal products, like meat and dairy, or go entirely plant-based (vegan) is a hot-button issue, often filled with vitriol and name-calling online and in […]
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But regularly adding certain spices to your diet could help to protect against the condition, it’s believed. Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid. The condition can make […]
Cannabinoids, a class of prescription pills that contain synthetically-made chemicals found in marijuana, are associated with a 64 percent increase in death among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the first published data on the impact of cannabinoids on the respiratory health of individuals with the lung disease. The findings, published […]
