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Are you trying to give your workout routine a final push before the end of the year? 2020 was the year for running, after all, so it could be fun to test the skills you’ve picked up during a year with limited access to gyms and studios. But be careful how hard you go, as most

Rebel Wilson may have reached her goal weight in her "Year of Health," but that doesn't mean she's going to stop focusing on her fitness. The Pitch Perfect star — who recently announced she had accomplished her goal of getting down to about 165 lbs. — opened up about her weight loss journey in an Instagram

Experts say this COVID-19 holiday season might be an opportunity to change the way you eat and exercise this time of year. They recommend you cook healthy foods as well as look for new ways to exercise. Experts add that taking care of your mental health is also important, so you should focus on positive

The FDA recently approved an app that claims to stop nightmares. The app, NightWare, uses heart rate and movement data to identify nightmares and vibrate users out of their dream states. Sleep experts said the vibrations would likely stop a nightmare, but won't address its root cause. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. Nightmares are

A new genetic risk factor for Motor Neurone Disease (MND), which if treated could halt or prevent the degenerative condition, has been identified in so-called ‘junk DNA’ by scientists at the University of Sheffield. The newly discovered genetic changes are present in up to one percent of MND patients. The pioneering research, published in the

Finding a gender-affirming doctor with the understanding necessary to treat transgender and nonbinary patients can be difficult. Here are four tips on how to find a gender-affirming doctor in your area.  Asking your local LGBTQ center or a friend can be a great way to start.  There is also a plethora of online lists of

A romantic relationship is similar to a healthy friendship in the sense that both are a two-way street. These connections are built on a strong rapport, cemented by a fair give-take routine, utmost support, and bonding. However, there is such a thing as a toxic friendship – perhaps you may feel that the relationship is

MONDAY, Nov. 30, 2020 — Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) occurs more often among Black and Hispanic children than White children, according to a research letter published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Ellen H. Lee, M.D., from the New York City (NYC) Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and colleagues used

While we’re well on our way to a vaccine, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force and the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases warned that a surge of cases is coming this holiday season. “We have to be careful now

A form of artificial intelligence designed to interpret a combination of retinal images was able to successfully identify a group of patients who were known to have Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting the approach could one day be used as a predictive tool, according to an interdisciplinary study from Duke University. The novel computer software looks at

If you traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, it’s time to go into quarantine. Specifically, if you went out of state, California has issued a travel advisory recommending that you quarantine for 14 days. If you had prolonged exposure to anyone outside of your household or existing pandemic pod, it’s a good idea to self-quarantine as

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Low self-esteem can take a toll on your emotional health and wellbeing. It can lead to anxiety, which may trigger impotency issues (i.e. erectile dysfunction). How can you improve your sense of

A study led by researchers from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) claims that Medicaid expansion is not enough to improve the health care for patients with diabetes. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the Medicaid expansion which has insured improved healthcare facilities to millions of patients

Working from home brings an entirely different type of stress with it, and depending on your set-up, you might be feeling tightness in your body. Sitting at a makeshift desk, or even working from your sofa all day, can leave you feeling tense in your neck, shoulders and hips. Jess Birchall from hero – the UK’s leading

The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, the illness caused by the virus. Certain blood groups less likely to get Covid-19 A large study adds to evidence that people with type O or Rh−negative blood may be

DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: How to diet without even noticing? Don’t eat after 7.30pm When our kids were young my wife Clare and I were often so busy in the early evening — feeding them, putting them to bed and reading them stories — that we’d end up collapsed in front of the TV, before then

Patients with locally advanced cervical cancer benefit significantly from an innovative radiotherapy technique co-developed by MedUni Vienna under the direction of Richard Pötter and Christian Kirisits. The technique provides better tumor control and produces fewer side-effects. This is substantiated by the results of the prospective, international, multi-center study, EMBRACE I, conducted under the direction of

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Sir Simon Stevens, chief executive, said 165,000 patients will take part in the scheme earmarked to start next summer. Research on people with signs of the disease suggests the Galleri blood test

Fiji’s national vaccine program against pneumonia, a serious lung condition, and rotavirus, a common disease which causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting, has reduced illness and death, new research shows. The University of Melbourne-led research team, which worked with the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services, says the results underline the importance of vaccines and

Dental dams are thin pieces of latex you can use as a barrier during sex to prevent STIs. They are typically used on people with vulvas during oral sex.  If you don't have one handy, fear not. Insider compiled a list of three household items you can use as a dental dam in a pinch.  Visit