Four in 10 healthcare workers who test positive for coronavirus show no symptoms of the disease. Are these ‘silent spreaders’ causing more harm than good? The Professor of epidemiology and public health, Dr Oscar H Franco, spoke about the premise of his study. “Health care workers are the frontline response to COVID-19, exposing themselves to […]
What Is It: Proper, a sleep wellness brand launched in July, offers personal advice and one-on-one "sleep coaching" via Zoom to get to the root of why you can't manage to catch those Zs. (Worldwide pandemic, maybe?) The company sells five natural supplements: Core Sleep, for individuals seeking a deep sleep that will last throughout […]
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 30 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 […]
Back pain is not usually a cause for concern and it typically subsides within a few weeks or months on its own. Back pain mostly falls under “non-specific”, which means there is no obvious cause. It may simply be a case of picking up awkwardly. In rare circumstances, back pain can be attributed to a […]
It is a class of diseases, where the normal metabolic activity of a person is disrupted due to a genetic defect in his or her DNA that leads to the disruption in normal bodily function. By Dr Sunita Bijarnia-Mahay The human body is a marvel of natural engineering and runs like a well-oiled machine. The […]
Half a million adults may have type 2 diabetes without even realising it, a study has revealed. Scientists analysed blood samples from 200,000 Britons aged between 40 and 70. They found that 2,000 of them had very high blood sugar levels, indicating they had diabetes, but had not yet been diagnosed with the condition. With […]
Lots of research goes into hair loss, as it’s a concerning issue that both genders encounter. Find out which herb has been proven to promote hair growth here. At Keimyung University, in Korea, the research team investigated a plant native to Europe. Primarily used as a gastric stimulant, they went to investigate the effect of […]
The first time the UK was hit with coronavirus, the demand for hospital beds and ventilators outstripped the supply. In order to prevent another national lockdown, and copious fatalities, what can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones? Public Health England (PHE) reported that in one week (September 9th to 15th) there have […]
Type 2 diabetes can cause a wide range of symptoms, from peeing more than usual, particularly at night, to feeling thirsty all the time. But one sign people may not necessarily link to the condition is a burning mouth of tongue. A burning mouth or tongue is listed as one of a number of oral […]
Long life expectancy could be achieved with the addition of celery juice in your diet. Celery juice has gained ‘superfood’ status in recent years with claims it can help combat a range of ailments, from high blood pressure to high cholesterol. So how could celery juice help you live longer? While there are few studies […]
