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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and above is dangerous. The likelihood of developing heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, cancers, and sleep apnoea increases. Could minimising stress reduce your

As she nears the end of her “year of health," Rebel Wilson is enjoying a relaxing trip to the beach with her sister — and the pair showed off matching swimsuits! The Pitch Perfect star, 40, and her younger sister Annachi are currently vacationing in Mexico, and decided to wear identical, forest green swimsuits from

A massive Halloween party that went against Utah's COVID-19 restrictions is causing health officials concern. Utah officials estimate that there were anywhere from 3,000 to 10,000 people at a Halloween rave on Saturday night, as Utah sees some of its highest numbers of COVID-19 cases yet. According to social media posts, the party was organized

Cold weather = more colds. But is it possible to boost your immune system with the food we eat?  Food is supposed to be nature’s medicine – – and, if you find yourself turning to a steaming bowl of soup or mug of honey and lemon when fighting a cold, we’re sure you’ll agree with

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Jon Findlay, the chief operating officer at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, reportedly told a meeting of senior leaders from London hospitals that distribution could kick off before the end

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Consuming chilli peppers may provide a bulwark against the two biggest killers – cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to new research. Previous studies have enumerated the benefits of consuming capsaicin – the

Africa is facing an increasing burden of noncommunicable diseases. The lack of physical activity is a risk factor for most of them. Research on physical inactivity trends in Africa is limited. But evidence suggests that as countries undergo transitions such as increased urbanization, physical activity levels may decline. But in Africa, the health agenda is

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Skin complications have often been reported in COVID-19 patients with sufferers reporting a range of issues including COVID toes, rashes and lesions. Feeling as though an electric shock is running through your

A new study may alter the course of HIV prevention in women. Researchers found that a single shot of an experimental drug given once every two months is more effective at preventing HIV in females than taking a daily pill dose, reported The New York Times and ABC News. In a clinical trial that took

Dealing with a global pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of millions of people. A team of MIT and Harvard University researchers has shown that they can measure those effects by analyzing the language that people use to express their anxiety online. Using machine learning to analyze the text of more than

The DO-HEALTH study led by Zurich-based geriatrician Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari has examined the effects of simple measures on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or older. Initial analyses suggest that vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids and strength-training exercises do not significantly improve bone health, leg function and memory. Nevertheless, certain groups of people could

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. It is estimated that 34 years of an average lifetime is spent staring at screens and as millions continue to work and seek entertainment from home, the increase in screen time has

Rebel Wilson aims to finish strong in her "Year of Health." The Pitch Perfect star, 40, opened up about her fitness journey during Tuesday's appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, revealing that she has lost "about 40 pounds" since making the decision to change her lifestyle. "For the last few years, I've been theme-ing my

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Part of the digestive system, oesophageal cancer can begin in two main types of cells – the squamous or glandular cells. Recurrent indigestion may be a symptom of the condition. Cancer Research

The pandemic and remote learning have added to the stress that students, parents, and teachers face this fall. That's why practicing proven techniques like meditation, exercise, and healthy eating are more important than ever to manage stress levels.  These stress-relieving techniques may also help academic performance, as they're associated with improved focus, memory, and learning.

Here’s a collection of newsworthy items compiled by Healthday News staff: CDC Issues Pandemic Safety Guidelines for Cruise Ships By meeting a long list of requirements meant to keep crews and passengers safe, cruise ships can prepare to sail again, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Testing and quarantine are among the

Anyone who suffers from migraines can tell you that it's no ordinary headache. This sudden and debilitating condition can strike without warning, no matter if you’re in the middle of an important presentation at work or sitting in the audience at your child’s dance recital. There’s no telling how long or intense the attack will

We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. It would be completely understandable to associate the symptoms of the common cold with COVID-19. Both are highly contagious, start in the upper respiratory tract, and can be transmitted through the air

THURSDAY, Oct. 29, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant changes in lifestyle behaviors, including increases in sedentary behavior and decreases in physical activity, and declines in mental health, according to a study published online Oct. 11 in Obesity. Emily W. Flanagan, Ph.D., from the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana,

A statistical estimation technique developed by a University of Notre Dame researcher offers public health officials a new way to build short-term forecasts of coronavirus diagnoses and deaths. It also provides additional insight into the effectiveness of earlier pandemic mitigation measures in 30 countries. As the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread globally in early 2020,