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A leading University of Queensland academic is using his research to improve vaccination rates across the country. Dr. Tom Aechtner from UQ’s School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry has launched the world’s first Massive Open Online Couse (MOOC), AVAXX101, dedicated to anti-vaccination and vaccine hesitancy. This MOOC works alongside a website, UQVaccinationChoice, to provide impartial

An increase of over 10% in the prevalence of hearing loss in the English over 50s may not be age-related, a new study by University of Manchester researchers has shown. Instead the study, published in BMC Geriatrics, found hearing loss could be linked to social and lifestyle differences in the north and south of the

It’s 2020, and like the rest of us, Martha Stewart DGAF and nothing’s off limits. Case in point: her most recent cooking demo with Snoop Dogg, where they baked a batch of weed, dog treat, and holiday-shaped cookies — decorated with green, red, and white icing, of course because, well, holidays. On Wednesday, Stewart and

Keeping it cozy! Pregnant Katharine McPhee shared baby bump photos for the first time on Wednesday, December 16. Pregnancy Progress! See Katharine McPhee Cradling Her Baby Bump The American Idol alum, 36, rocked a blue coat and white sneakers in the mirror selfies, cradling her budding belly with a smile. The actress captioned the social

Winter is the season that most people usually get sick. But this year, even the slightest sniffle or congestion can have you worried that you have COVID-19. Sooo…how the heck do you figure out if you are dealing with a sinus infection or COVID-19 anyway? Asked and answered. We tapped cold and flu experts to

Many health care facilities still have crisis standards of care for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the results of a survey released by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). APIC conducted an online survey of its U.S.-based infection preventionist members (Oct. 22 to Nov. 5, 2020). The analysis

Hydrocolloid bandages are about the closest thing you can get to a vacuum for acne. And people all over TikTok are proving just that. They're sticking the gel-textured strips all over their faces where they are experiencing breakouts. Over time, the bandages go from clear to speckled with white spots where they've sucked the nastiness

American experts were set to discuss Thursday if Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine should be authorized, as European nations vowed to get their coronavirus inoculation campaigns rolling before the end of the year. Surges in infections have prompted tighter restrictions in several European countries, while the United States—the worst-hit nation in the world—set a double record, with

A common analogy used to describe the brain is that it consists of tiny interconnected computers. Each one of these computers, or neurons, process and relay activity from thousands of other neurons, forming complex networks that allow us to perceive our surroundings, make decisions, and guide our actions. Communication between neurons occurs through tiny connections called synapses,

Bare baby bumps! Many celebrity moms have shared nude pictures while pregnant. Nikki Bella and Brie Bella did a joint maternity shoot while expecting their sons, Matteo and Buddy, respectively, in July 2020. The twins stood back to back and covered their chests in the black-and-white photos. “I have embraced the changes of the human

We thought we’d seen it all this holiday season when it came to brilliant hacks. First, the idea that you should string your Christmas lights vertically on the tree instead of wrapping them around blew our minds. Speaking of wrapping, did you know you can actually wrap a gift without using a shred of tape?

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‘Tis the season for struggles, even if you’ve got a seemingly picture-perfect life; what if you’re just not holly or jolly this year? If you’re newly sober, though, the holidays can be even more trying — and often trigger relapses, pointed out Dr. Meghan Marcum, chief psychologist at A Better Life Recovery. “The holidays are

After seeing Lizzo defend her decision to do a detox diet, actress Danielle Brooks is supporting the singer and sharing her own experience with trying to lose weight. Brooks, 31, has long been an advocate for body positivity and created a hashtag in support, #voiceofthecurves. But recently, the Orange Is the New Black star said,

To say that Dr. Anthony Fauci has been busy would be the understatement of the century. While most of us have been navigating Zoom meetings and taking up new quarantine hobbies like baking bread, Fauci has taken the lead in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. He is focused on the task at hand, but

Matthew Riggs, a 33-year-old IT worker from Essex, knows all too well the pain that losing a father can cause. After his father passed away from cancer when he was just 11-years-old, he began putting on weight. His coping mechanism was comfort eating, which spiraled out of control. “By the time I was 16-years-old, I

People with serious mental illness should be given priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available, say University of Queensland researchers. Studies show people with serious mental illness are more likely to be infected by the COVID-19 virus and have higher rates of hospitalization due to medications, poorer general health, reduced access to

Significant racial disparities exist in heart-related problems among pregnant and postpartum women in the United States, with Black women having the highest risk of several serious complications, according to research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access journal of the American Heart Association. “Clinicians should be aware of the

This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths A racing heartbeat can be overwhelming and scary, especially if this isn’t a normal sensation for you. If your heart is beating really fast, you may need to get it checked out. Express.co.uk chatted to Dr Manav Bhushan, Co Founder of Fourth Frontier to find out what

This Morning: Type 2 diabetes can be 'devastating' says expert There are seven warning signs of type 2 diabetes – all of which are considered common symptoms of the condition by health professionals. What are they? The NHS explained the body tries to get rid of excess glucose in your system via urine. PolyuriaHigh blood