Night sweats. Mood swings. Insomnia. Hot flushes. Weight gain. Headaches. Depression. Anxiety. Palpitations. Joint symptoms . . . I could go on. It’s a grim list, isn’t it? Yet these are just a few side-effects of the menopause. No doubt you would assume that a combination of such symptoms in women in their 40s and … Read more
Vaping could alter the mouth’s microbiome and raise the risk of oral infections, a new study suggests. Researchers found e-cigarette users were at 1.5 times greater risks of gum disease or infection that non-smokers. What’s more, vapers had higher levels of bacteria implicated in oral diseases as well as biomarkers in their blood that indicate … Read more
Patients with suspected coronavirus will be tested in their own homes in a bid to contain the outbreak. They will be ordered to stay indoors and wait for a paramedic or nurse rather than risk infecting dozens of people at hospital or on their way there. In a further sign that the NHS is preparing … Read more
New video animation shows how the coronavirus outbreak has outpaced the SARS, MERS, Ebola and swine flu epidemics. Made by production company Abacaba, and uploaded to YouTube on February 12, the clip compares how quickly each disease spread once cases were reported. At first, the coronavirus outbreak spread slower than Ebola, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome … Read more
Religion may be good for your health! People of faith are less likely to fall or feel ill compared to non-believers, official stats reveal Non-believers were twice as likely to smoke than those who practice religion One in five atheists smokes compared to one in 10 Christians and Muslims Non-believers are more likely to drink … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,700 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 81,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,700 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 81,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
The Pope praises coronavirus health and expresses his ‘closeness’ to patients before shaking hand with tens of the congregation at his weekly audience Pope Francis praised those working to battle virus in Italy, which has 374 cases The Pope expressed his ‘closeness’ to patients as he kissed people in the crowds Only a few of the 12,000 faithful … Read more
Someone who is infected with the coronavirus can spread it with just a simple cough or a sneeze, scientists say. Over 2,700 people with the virus are now confirmed to have died and more than 81,000 have been infected. Here’s what we know so far: What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of … Read more
Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in middle-age may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The sugar-laden beverages send cholesterol levels soaring – increasing the risk of clots that cut off blood supply to the heart or brain. Researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts studied almost 6,000 over … Read more