Where do you go when you feel scared, confused, and lonely after a life-altering diagnosis? For many people, the answer is…online. In WH’s 2021 Owning It series, you’ll meet nine self-starters who used social media and digital tools to seek solutions and community they couldn’t find elsewhere. Barriers, broken. When I woke up one morning
Osteoarthritis: Elaine reveals her experience of the condition “A joint is a part of the body where two or more bones meet,” added Versus Arthritis. In the hip joint, for example, the top of the thigh bone fits into the socket of the pelvis. Bones in a joint are covered by smooth, but tough, cartilage
Doctor explains causes and symptoms of endometriosis Endometriosis symptoms can vary intensely from one person to the next, with signs of an irritable bowel, such as bloating, being one sign of the condition. What are the other symptoms? The charity Endometriosis UK explained the condition affects one in 10 women of reproductive age. The second
HAMBURG (Reuters) – BhgAbout 20,000 turkeys will be slaughtered after bird flu was found on another poultry farm in Germany, authorities said on Friday. Type H5N8 bird flu was confirmed in a farm in the Ludwigslust-Parchim area in the eastern state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, said the Ludwigslust-Parchim local government authority. A series of outbreaks of bird
ZURICH (Reuters) – Scientists who normally focus on fixing defective genes said on Friday that up to $2.1 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will help them move their COVID-19 vaccine candidate toward 2021 human trials.Slideshow ( 2 images )Harvard University scientist Luk Vandenberghe and University of Pennsylvania gene therapy head James Wilson
Written by Kayleigh Dray Kayleigh Dray is Stylist’s digital editor-at-large. Her specialist topics include comic books, films, TV and feminism. On a weekend, you can usually find her drinking copious amounts of tea and playing boardgames with her friends. It’s not just you who feels unwell; here, a doctor explains why everyone is feeling under
Male infertility: Doctor discusses likely causes Rhod Gilbert’s comedic talents have made him a mainstay of British television shows. The comedian displayed an uncharacteristically solemn side to his personality this morning on ITV’s Lorraine. The TV favourite revealed his personal motivations for fronting a new documentary about male fertility. “I have never spoken to anyone
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported 84 percent of hand sanitizer products imported from Mexico sampled from April 2020 through December 2020 contained poisonous ingredients. Due to the increased use of alcohol-based products amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the FDA has cautioned users about buying generic brands. Of the products tested in 2020
Statins: How the drug prevents heart attacks and strokes A heart attack is a serious medical emergency whereby the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. Due to its location, chest pain is regarded as the hallmark symptom of a heart attack. As GP and lifestyle medicine physician
Coronavirus patient begs to see his wife from hospital bed Despite the UK’s ongoing vaccine rollout, coronavirus continues to reach grim milestones. The number of coronavirus patients on mechanical ventilation in the UK has passed 4,000 for the first time in the pandemic – government data shows that a total of 4,076 Covid patients were
A 97-year-old Holocaust survivor has won her battle with COVID-19. On Thursday, Lily Ebert's grandson, Dov Forman, shared a photo of his grandmother taking her first walk since recovering from the virus. "My 97-Year-old Great Grandma, Lily Ebert BEM – Auschwitz Survivor, has just recovered from Covid- 19," the 17-year-old wrote. "Today she went on
In a study to gain understanding of the future public health workforce, researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), conducted a large-scale analysis of the first employment outcomes of public health graduates and found that 78 percent were employed including 5 percent
This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins One side effect of statins may be hair loss. Although it’s uncommon, it is a real risk for people taking the medication. If you believe this is happening to you, you’ll need to discuss your concerns with your doctor. The NHS said most people tolerate the
High blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure is a common condition whereby the force of blood pushing against your artery walls is consistently too high. This pressure has grave knock-on effects, not least raising the risk of heart disease. The lack of symptoms that can alert you to this harmful process
Meningitis: Dr Ranj explains signs and symptoms Having suffered an ectopic pregnancy, a breast cancer scare and meningitis, Suzi Perry, 50, has been through the mill. What are the symptoms of a viral infection, such as meningitis?Back in 2012, Suzi said: “It’s just been one thing after another. First, I found a lump in my
Martin Daubney suggests a ‘vegan tax’ as they ‘live longer’ GP Dr Tim Lebens highlighted how you can extend your lifespan by making a few, simple tweaks to your diet. First, Lebens addressed the obesity crisis here in the UK – giving tips on how you can shed the excess weight. “Obesity [is] responsible for
Jeremy Vine: Dr Sarah says new Covid strain ‘game changer’ Covid cases continue to rise in the UK, and more than 80,000 people have died from the deadly virus. A sharp rise in cases was largely attributed to a new strain of coronavirus, which is more transmissible. The mutation was first spotted in the south-east
Sharing her story. Jessie Cave called the coronavirus “absolutely the most contagious thing” after it spread through her family. Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Colton Underwood and More Stars Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus The Harry Potter star, 33, has “no” idea where she first contracted COVID. “I was completely symptom-less,” the actress said during a
Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness Fighting hair loss is like a lone soldier charging against an invading army: opposition is futile against the forces bearing down. There are many factors, both environmental and genetic, that conspire to cause hair loss. However, research has found certain ingredients block the mechanisms that
Davina McCall discusses menopause symptoms on Loose Women Peri-menopause occurs when the woman’s ovaries gradually produce less of the hormone oestrogen. It’s during this time troublesome signs of the condition can emerge and persist after the transitional period. The difference between peri-menopause and menopause WebMD defined peri-menopause as the moment ovaries begin to produce less
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