Health Problems News

In a clinical trial testing whether a daily regimen of hydroxychloroquine could protect those most likely to be exposed to COVID-19, researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found there was no difference in infection rates among health care workers who took the drug versus those taking a placebo. While

Oh, we do love a great cooking hack from the talented Nigella Lawson – and the popular TV cook just shared a fabulous tip with her Instagram followers. Sharing a photo of a pot of crumbled croissants, Nigella wrote: “If there’s anything better than a fresh, warm croissant and butter, it’s stale croissants turned into

The pandemic, which has disrupted so much of our lives, has shaken up health benefits, too—and sometimes for the better. Over 150 million Americans, including nearly half the population of Texas, get health coverage through an employer. And next month, many workers will select their health benefits during open enrollment. They’re likely to see a

A new study has confirmed a trend that many have already suspected: The coronavirus pandemic has led Americans to drink more alcohol. The study, published Tuesday in JAMA Network Open, concluded that adults reported drinking 14 percent more during the pandemic than they did the year before. The increase was more pronounced among women (with

Can’t stop checking social media for the latest COVID-19 health information? You might want to take a break, according to researchers at Penn State and Jinan University who discovered that excessive use of social media for COVID-19 health information is related to both depression and secondary trauma. “We found that social media use was rewarding

Stopping the cannibalistic behavior of a well-studied enzyme could be the key to new drugs to fight age-related diseases, according to a new study published online in Nature Cell Biology. For the first time, researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania show how the self-eating cellular process known as autophagy

Vitamin B12 is a crucial ingredient for the healthy running of the body, as it’s needed to make red blood cells. Signs of a deficiency can develop very slowly, so it may be difficult to diagnose the condition. Feeling any of these two signs on the body could indicate a deficiency. As vitamin B12 is

A sophisticated type of artificial intelligence (AI) called deep learning can help rapidly detect blockages in the arteries that supply blood to the head, potentially speeding the onset of life-saving treatment, according to a study published in Radiology. Large vessel occlusions are blockages in the arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the brain. These occlusions

In 2005, before most low- and middle-income countries started vaccinating children routinely for pneumococcal disease, it caused approximately 1.5 million deaths worldwide annually. About 700,000 to 1 million of these deaths were in children under five years. Pneumococcal disease occurs when Streptococcus pneumoniae invades a normally sterile area of the body, causing meningitis, pneumonia, septicaemia

Chile on Monday lifted strict coronavirus lockdown measures for millions of people in the capital Santiago, a month ahead of a key referendum to amend the dictatorship-era constitution. Most of the capital’s seven million population moved to phase three of a five-step deconfinement plan, allowing the reopening of bars and restaurants as well as regional

Coronavirus tests that deliver results in 15-30 minutes are to be rolled out across the United States and in scores of poorer countries, as health authorities worldwide try to get a handle on a disease that has now killed more than a million people. US President Donald Trump announced 150 million tests would be distributed

The shocking reasons why thousands of young men are resorting to Viagra: With increasing numbers of the under-30s affected by impotence, experts warn that relying on the little blue pills may be masking serious health dangers Recent survey found 18 per cent of 18-24-year-old men had erection difficulties Doctors increasingly aware erectile dysfunction might be

A less-invasive treatment technique called hemi-gland cryoablation (HGCryo)—destroying the areas of the prostate where cancers are located by freezing them—provides a high rate of effective prostate cancer control, according to a new study published in The Journal of Urology, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). “Freedom from cancer, as documented by biopsy, was

Perhaps you've picked up on the hints, but being a celebrity makes life a little different. For example, the average non-famous person is not very likely to find themselves lying back-down on a kitchen counter with one of the most celebrated colorists in the industry doing their hair in the sink. But Lucy Hale, as

At the weekend, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced all the state’s primary school kids would return to school for Term 4. This is an update from the previously planned staggered return to primary school, which would begin only with students in the early years—prep (first year) to Year 2. The change was informed by our

Fresh from her detox retreat in Germany with husband David, Victoria Beckham is enjoying time at home with her children – and it looks like the former Spice Girl is turning all Mary Berry on us! The fashion designer shared some clips on her Instagram Stories of a joint creation she made with her daughter

People with a history of positive social interactions with Chinese people were less likely to support discriminatory anti-Chinese policies as COVID-19 reached the UK—according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Researchers studied how UK residents felt towards the Chinese community as COVID-19 reached our shores, and how these feelings might relate to

After a turbulent year, you might find your sleeping pattern is a bit all over the place. But you’re not alone – a study by sleep app Simba has revealed the ups and downs of how people slept during lockdown. Simba monitored the length and quality of 55,000 users’ slumber as well as their daily

Halle Berry View this post on Instagram You’ve got to COORDINATE. ? #MasksSaveLives A post shared by Halle Berry (@halleberry) on Sep 27, 2020 at 3:09pm PDT The actress and director showed off her matching mask with boyfriend Van Hunt. “You’ve got to COORDINATE #MasksSaveLives,” Berry wrote. 1 of 23 Steve Martin Steve Martin joked

Donald and Ivanka Trump are a very close daddy-daughter duo. Some people think the POTUS’ oldest daughter seems to be more of a first lady than her stepmom, Melania, which might perhaps explain some of the rumored tension between the two women. Before her dad was elected, Ivanka not only marketed her own lifestyle brand and