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Experts call for rejection of coronavirus policy based only on age

Experts are urging the Government to reject the formulation and implementation of policy to fight the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic based solely on the age of the population, as well as calling on both the Government and media organizations to be cautious in their use of language. The British Society of Gerontology argue that fostering generational […]

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West Virginia: Latest updates on Coronavirus

—Coronavirus in the US: Map & cases  —What are the symptoms?  —How deadly is the new coronavirus?  —How long does virus last on surfaces?  —Is there a cure for COVID-19?  —How does it compare with seasonal flu?  —How does the coronavirus spread?  —Can people spread the coronavirus after they recover? As of Sunday (March 15), […]

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Avoid kissing on Valentine's Day 'to prevent spread of coronavirus'

‘Stop hugging and kissing to halt the coronavirus’: Avoiding close contact with ‘British standoffishness’ is the best way to beat the contagious illness, virologist claims John Oxford, Professor of Queen Mary University, warned against close contact  Said bit of ‘British standoffishness’ was needed to curb the spread of virus in UK The epidemic has so […]

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CDC releases first data on maternal mortality since 2007

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics has released the first national data on maternal mortality since 2007. The data are presented in three National Vital Statistics Reports. A consensus process was recommended for all states to add a standardized checkbox to improve identification of maternal death in 2003. […]

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New study examines the accuracy of plastic surgery videos on social media

In the era of ‘Dr. Google,’ social media is a tremendous influence on patients interested in cosmetic surgery, and with more than two billion users—representing almost one-third of the internet—YouTube has emerged as an essential platform for reaching people interested in plastic surgery. However, due to a variety of factors, such as confusing terminology, inaccurate […]

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Many of America’s most critical workers are short on sleep

More than one-third of working Americans don’t get enough sleep, and the problem is greatest among the police, the military, health care workers and truckers, researchers report. Their analysis of data from more than 150,000 employed adults between 2010 and 2018 also found that the rate of inadequate sleep (7 hours or less) rose from […]

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Malnutrition is on the rise in older adults

While the obesity crisis is still considered the foremost public health epidemic in the west, one often overlooked condition is quickly becoming a growing concern. Malnutrition, sometimes referred to as under-nutrition, affects an estimated 3 million people in the UK alone. Globally, around 462 million adults are malnourished. Malnutrition is a condition where a person […]