Welcome to My Beauty Ritual, a series where editors, experts, and pros reveal the ways in which they use beauty — especially skin care — as a method of self-care. In this week’s installment, Marianna Hewitt talks about finding a work-life balance. We all have our rituals. One of Marianna Hewitt's is to create a
A new study has found an association between thunderstorms and an increase in the number of older adults seeking emergency care for respiratory issues. New research has found that older adults with respiratory issues are more likely to need emergency medical care on the eve of a thunderstorm. The research, published as a letter in
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia that’s caused by a reduced flow of blood to the brain. Signs of the condition may be similar to other types of dementia, but they may include a change to your speech. Narrowing of blood vessels in the brain or having a stroke could lead to vascular dementia,
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY: Are YOU a victim of hidden diabetes? (Believe it or not, I was too!) The small, scaly area on my chest didn’t overly worry me but as it was growing, albeit slowly, I thought I should have it checked out. My GP suggested it was a solar keratosis — sun damage —
It doesn't get nearly enough credit, but Avon is an amazing source of truly lovely fragrances. Go ahead and take a glance at the selection of Avon's perfumes on the brand's website and you'll find a wide variety of scents — nearly 40, in fact, all ranging from $17 to $50. But while the low
A man in Massachusetts died after eating too much black licorice, which contains a compound known to be toxic in large doses, according to a new report. The 54-year-old man was in a fast food restaurant when he suddenly gasped, began shaking and lost consciousness, according to the report, published Wednesday (Sept. 23) in The
Cocaine addiction is a chronic disorder with a high rate of relapse for which no effective treatment is currently available. Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, the CNRS, Inserm and the Paris Public Hospital Network (AP-HP) recently demonstrated that two gene mutations involved in the conformation of nicotinic receptors in the brain appear to play a
The American firm Novavax has announced its COVID-19 vaccine trial is propelling forward. Entering its third stage, what hope does this give to the UK? This final stage in the trial is key in whether the vaccine gets the green light for mass production. Recruiting up to 10,000 volunteers, aged between 18 to 84, the
Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay: Scientists Sequence Genome of Mold That Produced First Penicillin The genome of the original mold that produced the first penicillin has been sequenced by scientists. The world’s first antibiotic was accidentally discovered in 1928 by Alexander Fleming when
Ensuring healthy family meals can be greatly helped by mobile phone apps, mainly due to the appeal of the best apps’ time-saving qualities for busy parents, according to Flinders University experts. “Meal planning apps and features promoting organization present feasible, time-saving solutions that support healthy food provision practices,” says nutritionist and dietitian Professor Rebecca Golley.
The designated driver (DD) is a successful public health strategy dating back to the late 1980s. To better reflect the realities of today’s society, now is a good time to evolve the initiative to help mitigate the harms tied to broader substance use and beyond drinking and driving. The promotion of “buddy circles,” as an
Laboratory tests of surgical and N95 masks by researchers at the University of California, Davis, show that they do cut down the amount of aerosolized particles emitted during breathing, talking and coughing. Tests of homemade cloth face coverings, however, show that the fabric itself releases a large amount of fibers into the air, underscoring the
In its Three Questions, Three Answers series, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Laura Kubzansky discusses the link between optimism and hypertension. Kubzansky, who is co-author of the study, is the Lee Kum Kee Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences and co-director of the School’s Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness. Q&A:
Moving once a year or more is linked with poor glycaemic (blood sugar) control in people with type 2 diabetes, according to a cross-sectional study examining the relationship between housing insecurity and diabetes control in over 25,000 patients from Northern California, being presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of
Stomach bloating affects most people at some point in their lifetime, according to the NHS. But you could avoid feeling bloated by simply using coconut oil in your cooking, it’s been claimed. Bloating can make the stomach feel swollen, hard, and it’s generally quite uncomfortable. Your bloating pain may be caused by eating certain gassy
Vitamins are nutrients that your body needs to function properly and stay healthy. You should get most of these through a balanced diet, but some people might take supplements to ensure they get enough. This habit is more population the winter months as people try to stop themselves for catching the winter cold. Leading registered
Type 2 diabetes belongs to a club of conditions that seem benign at first because they do not produce any symptoms initially. Like high blood pressure, diabetes can inflict serious damage to the body if left untreated. Understanding the faulty mechanisms involved in diabetes helps to explain the ways the body may eventually signal the
Issa Rae serves looks, honey. Admit it, you've screenshotted images of her on Insecure and taken them to your hairstylist. Don't be ashamed, you're in good company. And if you are as obsessed with her hairstyles on and off her Emmy-nominated HBO series, you'll probably be quite interested in this piece of news — the
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said Thursday that the state will move forward with its own review process of coronavirus vaccines even if the Food and Drug Administration approves one or more for distribution and public use. Why it matters: The motion could sow
If you've been following Megan Thee Stallion's career since the beginning, it's no surprise to see how much the young rapper has achieved in just four years. On September 22, she reached another milestone achievement when Time Magazine announced she was one of its 100 Most Influential People of 2020. In the cover photo, she