COVID-19 has significantly increased the suicide risk for Canadians with preexisting mental health challenges and experiences of marginalization, reveals a new survey by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with researchers at the University of British Columbia. While six percent of those surveyed said they experienced suicidal thoughts and feelings during the outbreak, […]
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you develop these sexual symptoms. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of the brain. These nerve cells are used […]
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels run riot if steps are not taken to stop them. In an otherwise healthy body, blood sugar – the main type of sugar found in your blood – is regulated by insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas. In a diabetics body, however, the […]
The makers of Roundup weed killer will pay up to $10.9 billion to settle multiple ongoing lawsuits and thousands of claims from people who say that the product caused their cancer. Bayer, a pharmaceutical company that purchased Monsanto, the makers of Roundup, two years ago, will be able to continue manufacturing the weed killer without […]
The teen's high school orchestra department paid tribute to her in a heartfelt Facebook post and included the link to the GoFundMe page. "We are heartbroken for the loss of a young lady who brought so much light into the world," Cypress Lake High School Orchestra said. "Please feel free to share your thoughts and […]
Dementia can relate to any number of symptoms associated with brain damage. Memory loss is one of the defining features of brain decline. It usually begins with simple errors, such as forgetting where a person left their house keys. READ MORE Dementia care: Follow this diet to reduce your risk of memory loss In the […]
Dementia becomes a salient issue the older you get. This is because dementia – a cluster of symptoms associated with brain decline – mostly affects people over the age of 65. It is important to note that dementia is not a natural part of the ageing process. In fact, understanding the processes that cause dementia […]
Experts weigh in on recent online reports that warn of frightening health consequences from new fifth generation (5G) wireless networks. Within current exposure limits, there appears to be little or no risk of adverse health effects related to radiofrequency (RF) exposure from 5G systems, concludes an evidence-based expert review in the June issue of Health […]
Previously, the actress opened up about posing topless for a PEOPLE photo shoot, revealing that she would do it again in the future. The Three’s Company star also stirred up plenty of Internet heat with that now-famous Instagram photo she posted wearing her “birthday suit” in October 2019 — shot by her husband of 42 […]
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time, said the NHS. You could be at risk of the neurodegenerative condition if you realise that you’ve lost your sense of smell, it’s been revealed. Parkinson’s is caused by a loss of nerve cells in a specific part of […]
