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The Coronavirus causes a type of pneumonia and its symptoms include fever and difficulty in breathing, which are similar to many other respiratory diseases. The official infection total, as of January 20, is 291. How to prevent coronavirus The virus is in the same viral family as SARS and MERS, which killed a combined total

The world health organization (WHO) has convened because of the new type of lung disease in China, its emergency Committee. The experts will advise on Wednesday about whether a health emergency, to call, such as the WHO reported on Monday. These independent experts will also recommend measures, if any, should be taken. The Chinese authorities

Claire King, 58, has played the infamous character Kim Tate on ITV’s Emmerdale since 1989, and speaking about what was coming up on the soap on This Morning, the star also revealed the latest with her arthritis. READ MORE Emma Willis health: Star ‘reassessed everything’ after health scare Claire was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at

Sleep loss can be chalked up to many causes but a common charge is the stresses and strains of modern-day living. While this may hold some kernel of truth, it is an unhelpful way to approach it as you cannot change the status quo. A more manageable approach is to focus on your daily rituals

Emma Willis is currently appearing on Saturday night TV, presenting ITV’s The Voice UK. The star hasn’t changed much in her appearance since her days presenting MTV in 2002, but in more recent years, Emma has had to “reassess everything”, particularly after being struck down with a mystery illness. READ MORE Lucy Fallon health: Coronation

You might think that losing one night of sleep is harmless, but you could be wrong. A new study conducted by Uppsala University in Sweden found that pulling one all-nighter is enough to increase the levels of the protein tau, a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. Tau proteins are found in neutrons, but they tend to

Children and adolescents detained in the youth justice system experience poor health across a range of physical and mental health domains, according to new research. In the first global review, researchers from the University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and University of Sheffield in the UK have examined the health of detained adolescents

Brain imaging may one day be used to help diagnose mental health disorders—including depression and anxiety—with greater accuracy, according to a new study conducted in a large sample of youth at the University of Pennsylvania and led by Antonia Kaczkurkin, Ph.D. and Theodore Satterthwaite, MD. And knowing more about the neurobiology behind psychiatric disorders could

An independent panel convened by the National Institutes of Health recommends enhanced research to assess and address disparities in access to health care and use of clinical services that prevent disease. The panel urges scientists to explore interventions with multiple components and to engage stakeholders inside and outside the health care system. Despite the proven

Could feces offer hope to survivors of spinal cord injuries? It’s a question University of Alberta physical therapy researcher Karim Fouad never thought he’d ask. But the expert in spinal cord injuries said the digestive tract could help explain the link between spinal injuries and changes in mental health, such as increased anxiety and depression.

Long life expectancy could be achieved by eating foods rich in magnesium, according to a new study. Research showed older people with the best physical abilities have higher levels of magnesium in their muscle tissue. READ MORE How to live longer: A ‘blue zones’ diet could increase life expectancy The study novel imaging techniques to

"In the context of a routine Review, it was in a Batch, an increased content of figs at OTA festgestellt", informed the manufacturer on Thursday. These products are affected: Lubs Fruit Bar Almond And Vanilla Date of minimum durability: 14.10.2020, 11.11.2020, 12.12.2020 Lubs Fruit Bar Banana-Almond Date of minimum durability: 23.09.2020, 20.10.2020, 13.11.2020, 12.12.2020 Other

Most of us know that people require water, protein, carbohydrates, and fats to stay alive. But when it comes to essential vitamins and minerals, needed in smaller amounts but just as key in human functioning, things get hazy. Which ones do we have to be particularly careful about getting enough of? What happens if we

Back pain is very common in the UK, with almost two out of three people reporting lower back pain at some point in their lives. According to Bupa, the cause isn’t normally serious and most of the time the pain improves within four to six weeks, but for some people, it can continue for months

Eczema is a common skin condition that is often the result of having very dry skin because the skin is unable to retain moisture. As the NHS explained: “This dryness may make the skin more likely to react to certain triggers, causing it to become itchy and sore.” Now the winter is in full-swing, some

Millennials are on track to be in poorer health than the previous generation, and Ohio medical experts warn that the trend could translate into higher health care costs and shorter lives. Millennials’ worse health is largely a result of an increase in behavioral issues such as depression and addiction, but also of hypertension and high

The Sars Virus caused one of the most dangerous waves of Infection of the recent times. Now there is again a cluster of mysterious disease cases in China. Is, again, caught a Virus from animals to humans? After more and more cases of a mysterious lung disease in the Central Chinese metropolis of Wuhan has

Increasingly, products containing cannabidiol, or CBD, a chemical component of cannabis, are popping up at grocery stores, gas stations, drugstores, and internet marketplaces. Celebrated for its purported therapeutic effects and legal when derived from hemp—a form of the cannabis plant—CBD can be found in shampoos, hand lotions, skin creams, and even dog treats. Far-reaching medical

Olly Murs, 35, will form part of this judging panel for this year’s The Voice after a long career in music, television presenting and voice acting. But alongside his success, the star has struggled with his mental health. READ MORE Paul Hollywood health: GBBO star’s secret battle – the symptoms During his set at Gloucester’s

Parents say health claims on food are ‘baffling’ and use own knowledge of food to guide healthy purchases as industry leaders and consumers meet to discuss the need for a change in food labeling, specifically health claims. The EIT Food Health Claims Unpacked project has worked with consumers and food manufacturers to look at health