Study exposes disparities in health care access in rural Southern California

A University of California, Riverside, study that sought to determine barriers to health care among Spanish-speaking Latino farmworkers in rural communities has devised an innovative health care service delivery model that addresses many challenges these communities face. The researchers, led by Ann Cheney, a medical anthropologist and assistant professor in the Department of Social Medicine, […]

Bed bugs: The two major warning signs you may be dealing with an infestation

Bed bugs are flat, rust-coloured parasites about five millimetres long. The bugs have developed resistance to chemical treatments, making eradication of the pests more difficult. How can you tell for sure that you may have a bed bug infestation? READ MORE High cholesterol: Habits to stop to lower levels Bed bugs are tiny insects which […]

Nearly 400 Corona-infections – number of active cases drops again

In Germany 193.893 positive Corona so far have been Tests reported, such as data of the country’s health and social ministries are the result. The are 387 more than on Sunday. However, four States had known on Sunday, no new Numbers. Two Federal States remained on Monday free of new Covid-19-infections: of Brandenburg and the […]

Bloating causes: Can coffee cause bloating?

Most people have experienced bloating in their lives, particularly around Christmas or after a heavy night out. However, some of us feel bloated on a day-to-day basis. What causes bloating of the stomach? If your abdomen often feels bloated, it could be due to:• excess farting• constipation• swallowing air (from talking while eating etc)• food […]

The great Oxford-analysis: These ten countries to tax on a second Corona-shaft

Corona is not over. Even if in many countries and is loosened – there continue to be increases the infection numbers. An analysis of the Oxford data shows which countries could threaten a second wave. And the are calculated, where the situation seems to relax. The world health organization reported cases in the strongest increase […]

Study finds zinc doesn’t reduce mortality, other health risks, for heavy alcohol users living with HIV/AIDS

Zinc supplementation did not reduce mortality, cardiovascular risk, levels of inflammation, or microbial translocation among people with heavy alcohol use living with HIV/AIDS, according to a Vanderbilt-led study. Although low adherence likely influenced the outcome in the trial, zinc significantly lowered mortality risk among those who were adherent, said the study’s lead author, Matthew Freiberg, […]