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(HealthDay)—Hepatitis C screening is recommended for all adults and for all pregnant women, except where the prevalence is below 0.1 percent; meanwhile, the annual rate of reported acute hepatitis C cases increased to 1.2 per 100,000 population in 2018, according to recommendations and a report published in the April 10 issue of the U.S. Centers

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is known to involve interactions among many different genes, making it difficult to pinpoint the specific mechanisms. But now, researchers from Japan have found a new way to identify genes implicated in neurodegeneration in AD. In a study published this month in Human Molecular Genetics, researchers from Osaka University, Niigata University, and

Spain’s death toll from the novel coronavirus topped 18,000 on Tuesday, as the rise in new infections dropped to its lowest level since the country imposed a nationwide lockdown last month. The 567 new deaths reported by the health ministry were slightly up from Monday’s death toll and they take the total number of fatalities

For those of us who are more into a lock-in than a lockdown, the Bloomsbury‘s Executive Head Chef, Byron Moussouris, has revealed his baking recipe for his famous Guinness bread – perfect for anyone who loves a pint in the local pub. Famous to all those who know and love The Doyle Collection hotels, their homemade

The United Nations warned of the dangerous shortfall on Tuesday. Measles immunisation campaigns in 24 countries have already been delayed. Please sign up to pledge your support now to our brave NHS Heroes The Measles & Rubella Initiative (M&RI) is backed by the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN children’s fund UNICEF and others. The

Many of us are several weeks into stay-at-home directives from our governments and health officials. For many, social distancing means sharing a confined space with romantic partners while navigating new stressful issues including sudden unemployment, working from home, child care and the never ceasing uncertainty. Unsurprisingly, there are reports of divorce rates skyrocketing in China

A team of researchers from Belgium and the Netherlands made last week, headlines around the world. It is claimed that for some sports, a minimum distance of up to 20 meters in the open would be necessary, to the spread of Sars-CoV-2 curb. Critics point to the approach of the team. “Sports of up to

Making progress. Michelle Money‘s 15-year-old daughter, Brielle, was transferred from the intensive care unit to neuroscience trauma unit after fracturing her skull in a skateboarding accident. Bachelor’s Michelle Money’s Sweetest Moments With Daughter Brielle The Bachelor alum’s ex-husband, Ryan Money, took to social media to share the promising update with his followers on Saturday, April

Now that the pastel-colored whirlwind that is Easter is (almost) over — the eggs have been found, the candy has been eaten, the ham is in the oven — it can only mean one thing: You probably have a good dozen leftover hard-boiled eggs (and a mountain of candy wrappers and green plastic grass) on

Planning an Easter menu is always challenging. Aside from ham, there really aren’t too many traditional dishes to make like there are for Thanksgiving or Christmas so there’s a lot of wiggle room with the meal planning. We often turn to our favorite culinary superstars like Ina Garten to pull recipe inspo from, and luckily,

COVID-19: How many people were already infected? The actual spread of the Coronavirus in the population and the proportion of people that may be already immune, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) in several large-scale anti-body to identify studies. The first will already start next week. The scientists of the Robert Koch Institute to try to

(HealthDay)—A warning letter has been sent to a company marketing bogus and dangerous chlorine dioxide products for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The fraudulent claims by the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing about its “Miracle Mineral Solution” products are especially concerning in relation to children,

Today, Cochrane publishes a new Rapid Review looking at quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. The review summarizes evidence available from modelling studies that show how quarantining affects the spread of COVID-19. The studies included in the review consistently conclude that quarantine can play a role in controlling the spread of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. While early implementation

Bored of eating the same old recipes? The coronavirus crisis means many of us are in isolation, and it can often feel like all we do is cook, eat, repeat. If you’re fed up with serving the same meals and in desperate need of some food inspiration, there’s never been a better time to stock

Researchers at Duke University are exploring how data collected by smartphones, FitBits, Apple Watches and other smartwatches may help determine whether or not device users have COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. The research study—called CovIdentify—is recruiting participants through a website at covidentify.org. The project, led by assistant professor of biomedical engineering Jessilyn

Lung cancer can dramatically cut a person’s life short. But Cancer Research UK predicts one in 10 people diagnosed with the condition can survive their disease for 10 years or more. Which recurring sign signals the disease? The British Lung Foundation (BLF) states people take around “25,000 breaths” every day, without thinking. Broken down, that’s breathing

People living with HIV/AIDS are at increased risk of depressive disorders. But all too often, these conditions go unrecognized or untreated, suggests a literature review in the May/June issue of Harvard Review of Psychiatry. Proper diagnosis and management are essential to reduce negative health effects of depression in patients with HIV/AIDS, according to the report

“It will take time to jumpstart factories and we will struggle to keep up with demand at half capacity,” Chief Executive Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters. “We are going to see a global shortage of condoms everywhere, which is going to be scary,” he said. “My concern is that for a lot of humanitarian [programs

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, hospitals are finding themselves short of masks, gowns and other personal protective equipment (PPE). Some are doing what would previously have been unthinkable—disinfecting and reusing PPE. One way to do this is with ultraviolet (UV) light, which is already used to disinfect patient rooms and operating theatres. In theory, it

Zinc is what you would call a “micronutrient.” But just because it’s not a macronutrient like protein, fat, or carbohydrates doesn’t mean it’s not important. Science shows that zinc can help support a healthy immune system, assist in the healing of wounds, and aid in DNA development. “In one review, zinc lozenges were found to