Being born via C-section may up risk for T2DM in adulthood

(HealthDay)—Women born by cesarean delivery may have a higher risk for being obese and developing type 2 diabetes during adult life than women born by vaginal delivery, according to a study published online April 13 in JAMA Network Open. Jorge E. Chavarro, M.D., Sc.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, […]

Now is not the time to give up custard creams

To the nannying gurus telling us to stick to ultra-low-calorie diets during the crisis: Now is NOT the time to give up custard creams It’s a very British tradition that offers comfort in even the darkest of times – settling down with a cup of tea and a biscuit. It certainly helps in my house – […]

Germans to be fined up to 500 euros for breaking distancing rules

Germans risk being fined up to 500 euros ($540) for standing too close to each other from Friday as officials crack down on people flouting rules brought in to control coronavirus. Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government has ordered people not leave their homes unless they have an exceptional reason such as grocery shopping, exercise or medical […]

'Game-changer' test will speed up diagnosis of bladder weakness

Millions with bladder weakness may finally be spared embarrassment thanks to ‘game-changer’ test to speed up diagnosis and treatment One in five people have an overactive bladder which can cause leakages Now scientists are a step closer in the development of a ‘game-changer’ test They have identified chemicals in the urine caused by an overactive […]

Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Shoot Up Sharply, While 14th Case Reported in U.S.

THURSDAY, Feb. 13, 2020 — After charting a slight decline in growth earlier this week, new coronavirus cases in China jumped by almost 15,000 in a single day, while the death count spiked to 1,367, Chinese health officials reported Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced late Wednesday that a 14th […]

HPV vaccine is 'near perfect' and up to 99.8% effective, study finds

HPV vaccine is ‘near perfect’ as analysis shows the jab is up to 99.8% effective at protecting against cervical cancer-causing viruses An expert at King’s College London analysed eight years of data on the vaccine He found that it was 97.6 per cent at protecting population from HPV infection Protection was best between five and […]

3 Reasons to Give Up Alcohol

The sober curious movement, or taking a break from alcohol, has become one of the year’s biggest trends. And while you know that beer isn’t exactly green juice, you may not be sure of why you should even give up alcohol. In a new video, Facts Verse explains possible benefits of giving up alcohol for […]