Forget fads and shed pounds on the ‘great gran diet’: People ‘should avoid low-fat options and stick to traditional fare such as a full English breakfast’ People should stick to traditional fare such as a Full English, says top surgeon Andrew Jenkinson advises to buy food at a greengrocer, butcher and fishmonger The bariatric surgeon […]
The proof that positive thinking may help you heal faster
The proof that positive thinking may help you heal faster: Rebecca Wallersteiner tells how she went to a string of parties without knowing she had fractured her hip and credits her optimistic outlook Rebecca Wallersteiner didn’t realise her hip injury was so severe following fall Consultant orthopaedic surgeon said she had fractured neck of her […]
Will a surgical mask really protect you against the coronavirus?
Toward the end of January, the CDC confirmed that the novel coronavirus, which is making headlines around the world, has spread between two people in the U.S, which marked the first time direct transmission happened on U.S. shores. But the CDC has also said that the transmission happened between a coronavirus patient and her husband, […]
Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the virus dies
A Chinese doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak died after coming down with the illness Friday, a hospital reported. The Wuhan Central Hospital said on its social media account that Dr. Li Wenliang, a 34-year-old ophthalmologist, was “unfortunately infected during the […]
AHA News: For Kids With Heart Defects, the Hospital Near Mom May Matter
MONDAY, Feb. 10, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Heart problems are often associated with older people. But every year about 1 in 110 children in the United States are born with congenital heart disease, which include a variety of defects ranging from holes in the heart to malformed or missing valves and chambers. These […]
Think yourself happier: Turn off the radio and scrap a shopping list
Health tweaks to think yourself happier: Turning off the radio, scrapping your shopping list and quitting sugar in tea – try these tips to help you feel fitter, sleep better and live longer Have you managed to keep your New Year resolutions? Chances are your willpower might be starting to flag, as it’s tough making […]
Experts Reveal the Best Meditation Technique You Can Use Depending On Your Situation
We all know that meditation helps clear our mind. It helps us make peace with our body, mind, and soul to eliminate the stressors that deteriorate our health. As much as possible, we want to try meditating to reap its health benefits. But with many types of meditations that exist in the market, it’s quite […]
Hybrid microscope could bring digital biopsy to the clinic
By adding infrared capability to the ubiquitous, standard optical microscope, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign hope to bring cancer diagnosis into the digital era. Pairing infrared measurements with high-resolution optical images and machine learning algorithms, the researchers created digital biopsies that closely correlated with traditional pathology techniques and also outperformed state-of-the-art infrared […]
Brit stuck in Wuhan reveals he could not flee the 'ghost town'
‘I have had to ask the US to save me’: British dual national stuck in coronavirus-hit Wuhan will be airlifted to safety by America today after UK government abandons him in ‘ghost town’ – as Japan, South Korea and France also announce rescue plans Ex-pat Ian Thompson being rescued by US because British government has […]
The perils of the Love Island pout
The perils of the Love Island pout’: They’re the injectable ‘tweakments’ girls as young as 12 are asking for, thanks to reality TV… but now doctors are warning they can lead to stroke and even BLINDNESS Cosmetic ‘tweakments’ becoming as mainstream as a manicure for some women Lydia Smith, 28, ended up with pronounced lumps […]