We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a litany of health problems because B12 is an essential nutrient. It powers the body by keeping nerve and blood cells healthy and helps to make DNA, […]
High cholesterol: Red yeast rice could be the answer to lowering your cholesterol levels
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Cholesterol is not intrinsically harmful, in fact, your body needs it to build healthy cells. High levels of cholesterol are harmful, however, because it causes fatty deposits to develop in your blood […]
Coronavirus UK cases: Scientists discover deciding factors for why men are more at risk
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. COVID-19 cases of death in the UK now sits at a staggering 53,274 with a further 1.43 million infection cases. Scientists have discovered why men are more prevalent to severe infections and […]
Stroke: Are you at high risk of the life-threatening condition? How to avoid the condition
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Reduced or interrupted blood flow in the brain can lead to brain cells dying (i.e. a stroke). Be wary of your risk, become familiar with the warning signs and do what you […]
How to live longer: Mung beans are rich in potassium, protein and fibre to boost longevity
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. For those looking to live a long and healthy life, sampling new and unusual ingredients which pack a punch in terms of nutrition and health benefits, is a great start. Mung beans […]
Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2020 — Exposure to antibiotics in the first two years of life is associated with an increased risk for several health conditions during childhood, according to a study published online Nov. 15 in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Zaira Aversa, M.D., Ph.D., from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and colleagues conducted a […]
Using interventions to improve mental health during the pandemic
Interventions increase the chances of succeeding in changing and maintaining a new behavior in the long run. This was revealed in a recently published study from CTF, Service Research Center at Karlstad University. “Interventions are about promoting a behavioral change with targeted programs or services,” said Frida Skarin, Doctoral Student in Psychology and main author […]
Blood test to detect cancer could see patients taken off toxic therapies
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. The potentially life-saving development – the culmination of 20 years’ work at Manchester’s Christie Hospital and the University of Manchester – means patients will have a greater chance of being taken off […]
I think my boyfriend is bisexual, but he says he isn’t. How can I find out?
Samantha Lee/Insider Though it can seem like a person's sexuality is defined by the erotica and sex acts they enjoy, that's not true. Ask yourself why it's so important to label your partner's sexuality, and talk through those issues with them. At the same time, you should never force your partner to label themselves for […]
Is the Pandemic Harming Kids’ Mental Health?
FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 (HealthDay) — Since last April, hospital emergency rooms across the United States have seen a sustained surge in visits related to the mental health of school-aged kids, a new report reveals. The findings suggest the COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on children because of disruptions to their everyday life, anxiety […]