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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 —

Nine months after the coronavirus emerged, there’s still a remarkable lack of understanding about why the severity and course of COVID-19 vary for different people. Part of the problem is that we haven’t prioritized gathering and reporting data in enough detail. Most countries just report the age and sex of people who have died of

An open dialogue. Stephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker don’t shy away from talking about racism with their kids. How RHONY’s Leah McSweeney, More Parents Are Educating Kids About Racism “We’ve had talks with our [eldest] daughter, [Weslie], and she’s so receptive to it and asks so many questions because she only wants to know

The Barefoot Contessa star and chef extraordinaire clearly believes in the life-affirming power of chocolate, because she has an impressive array of recipes that feature it as the star ingredient. From cakes and puddings to crisps and bark, she’s got just about every frontier of this sweet stuff covered (or, rather, has it covering all

As the coronavirus pandemic stretches into the year, more adults are drinking to cope, and alcohol sales have surged across the country, a new study says. Parents, women, unemployed people, Black people and adults with mental health concerns increased their alcohol consumption between February and April, according to a study released from RTI International, a

(HealthDay)—Even as new coronavirus infections soar in the United States, a new study offers one piece of good news: Severely ill COVID-19 patients are significantly more likely to survive now compared to a few months ago. In fact, deaths for COVID-19 patients in intensive care units have fallen by nearly a third in North America,

Wearing a mask has become part of our daily lives. It is already compulsory to wear one on public transport across the UK and from 24 July, you will have to wear one in shops in England. They are already required in shops in Scotland, while Northern Ireland and Wales are considering introducing similar rules.

Is middle age really the “golden age” when people are the most optimistic in life? Researchers from Michigan State University led the largest study of its kind to determine how optimistic people are in life and when, as well as how major life events affect how optimistic they are about the future. “We found that

The recent racist killings ofBreonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd have spurred a worldwide civil rights movement and protests that have made real changes. However, continuous exposure to violence via media and news reports can and does take a serious toll on mental health—especially for Black people. It amplifies the collective unease and distress

Baby on board! Ryan Murphy announced that he and his husband, David Miller, will be welcoming their third son together later this summer. The 54-year-old producer revealed the exciting news in an Architectural Digest story he wrote that was published on Tuesday, June 9. While giving an inside look at the couple’s homes in Los

New research shows how dangerous the coronavirus is for current and former cancer patients. Those who developed COVID-19 were much more likely to die within a month than people without cancer who got it, two studies found. They are the largest reports on people with both diseases in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain

Black pepper, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, EVOO, and spaghetti: These are the only four ingredients needed to make cacio e pepe (aside from kosher salt, of course). While this Roman dish — one that literally translates to “cheese and pepper” — may seem simple, it tastes anything but; and it’s precisely why the dish that’s

Two things are more central to weeknight cooking than chicken and slow-cookers. A slow-cooker takes much of the work out of cooking more involved meals, and chicken is the most popular and affordable kind of meat out there. So, what better way to ease your weeknight cooking load than to add a few more crowd-pleasing

National Bike Month ain’t over yet, people. (What? You didn’t know that was a thing?) And as such, it’s high time your kids put the pedal to the, um, shoe — and got moving. In fact, now that the sun is making a more frequent appearance, it’s a great time to hop off the stationary

We may not be able to go out to restaurants like we once used to, and our travel plans may be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t treat ourselves to some elegant, seasonal food at home. While microwaving a frozen dinner or heating up a frozen pizza can

As many as 6 million Americans could be tested for the coronavirus every week by September—and it still might not be enough to allow the entire country to reopen safely. A panel of health experts on Wednesday told a congressional panel monitoring the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic that the progress being made on

Time to hit the books! Celebrity parents have turned to homeschooling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Eva Amurri started teaching her 5-year-old daughter, Marlowe, on March 12, one day before giving birth to her newborn son, Mateo. “Who knew I’d be teaching kindergarten on my maternity leave?” the Undateable alum captioned a photo of worksheets and

There are three celebs we can’t help but follow their every move on social media: Ina Garten, Giada De Laurentiis, and Chrissy Teigen. From immediately trying our hand the recipes they share — like De Laurentiis’ one-pot pork chop recipe, Garten’s quarantine cosmo cocktail, and Teigen’s carrot cake — to watching Teigen’s kids’ Easter egg

(HealthDay)—The new coronavirus is disproportionately striking minority populations—particularly urban blacks and Navajo Indians living on their reservation. Experts say social and economic factors that predate the COVID-19 crisis may help explain why. “We found that there were large disparities in the proportion of people at risk of COVID-19 from minority and low-income populations,” said study

Of all the superfandoms and cult followings, it’s hard to argue that Star Wars fans are the most hardcore. Star Wars has been around for ages, after all, and loving the franchise isn’t just about being into space or obsessing over some movies — it’s a way of life. And obviously, we Star Wars nerds