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Products to spice up your love life: From a maca root libido booster to a £350 wand, experts examine the latest option to liven things up in the bedroom Seeking help for sexual health problems can not only be embarrassing but is also increasingly difficult, with the number of face-to-face appointments now halved as a

(Reuters) – Deaths and infections related to COVID-19 have declined across the Americas for the eighth consecutive week, the Pan American Health Organization said, adding that a very high percentage of hospitalized cases now were unvaccinated people.FILE PHOTO: People wearing face masks are seen at the Kazansky railway station amid the outbreak of the coronavirus

U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia. The unidentified person, who died last month in Georgia, was the fourth U.S. case this year of melioidosis caused by a bacteria that lives in soil and water, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said

Studying drug effects on human muscles just got easier thanks to a new “muscle-on-a-chip,” developed by a team of researchers from Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science and Inha University in Incheon, Korea. Muscle tissue is essential to almost all of the body’s organs, however, diseases such as cancer and diabetes can cause muscle

Latest remedy for eczema — rub bacteria on to your skin! Healthy strain of skin bacteria can effectively treat flare-ups in people with the most common form of eczema, studies suggest Scientists have developed an unlikely treatment for the dry skin condition eczema — a cream that is packed with human skin bacteria. Studies suggest

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

Coronavirus: Expert warns of five week wait for death rate to fall PM Boris Johnson called a press conference last night to update the public on the ongoing vaccination campaign, which will be supported by the army. While the news is welcomed, it will provide little comfort for frontline workers, who are currently over overwhelmed

Coronavirus will ‘thrive in winter’ says doctor It would be premature to announce the end of a pandemic that has disrupted our lives this past year but there are optimistic signs in the air. The main cause of optimism is the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine that has already been deployed in the UK. Our advanced understanding of

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday declared the end of the country’s latest Ebola epidemic, after the outbreak killed 55 people over the past five months. “I am happy to solemnly declare the end of the 11th epidemic of the Ebola virus in Equateur province” in the vast country’s northwest, Health Minister Eteni Longondo

Steve Pemberton, 52, an actor and writer, made a name for himself in shows such as Benidorm, Doctor Who, Shameless, Happy Valley and Blackpool. Steve revealed he was only 25 when he suffered a heart attack while working for a theatre company in Germany. What are the symptoms of the condition to look out for? READ

Coronavirus updated cases around the world sits at 3.5 million infections and 284,000 deaths. In a glimmer of hope during this pandemic, 1.13 million people have recovered from COVID-19. Thanks in part, to efficient medical care, no underlying health conditions and spotting their symptoms early. What makes COVID-19 such a destructive virus is that there

France said on Tuesday that shops, markets and some schools could reopen next month, the latest country to ease coronavirus restrictions as nations tread a fine line between allowing stalled economies to recover while staving off a new contagion. More than half of humanity is under some sort of lockdown to stem the spread of

For social media fans who’ve staunchly stuck to Instagram for all their celebrity content needs, TikTok is the latest platform where stars share their funny parenting moments. In the past, Reese Witherspoon has TikTok-ed (have we made that a verb yet?) with her son Deacon. Kourtney Kardashian, too, has made appearances on her son Mason’s

Much remains unknown about the virus sweeping globally, but one thing that is certain: The disease can cast a huge storm over the whole human body. The coronavirus is extremely contagious and is a family of viruses that cause respiratory infection. Symptoms of the virus include runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever and fatigue.

Bill Turnbull, 64, received the shocking diagnosis two years ago that he has prostate cancer. In that time he has bravely revealed what life has been like dealing with the disease including the various treatments he has undergone. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK and has no cure. What

Shirley Ballas, 59, has had her breast implants removed, a decision she made in order to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer. Shirley, who has previously revealed her family’s history with the deadly disease, was warned by doctors that the implants can block the early signs of it being detected. Speaking before the operation,

Andy Murray, 32, in many ways, restored hope in British tennis. His long list of achievements include winning the prestigious Grand Slam tournament and winning two Olympic gold medals. The road to victory did come at a price, however. Murray had been grappling with an ongoing hip problem, which proved too much bear. Speaking to

Forget her booty—J.Lo’s abs are what we’re staring at this time. On Thursday, the 49-year-old mom of two shared a sexy shot of her washboard abs on Instagram while wearing eco-friendly leggings to boot.  “Feelin’ wavy in these @niyamasol leggings that are made from recycled plastic, and are a reminder to keep our oceans clean, by practicing

Can bath salts really wash away health woes? From colds to eczema, our expert guide to the products that promise to improve YOUR condition  A long soak in the bath may feel restorative, but can it improve your health?  Once out of fashion, they are back in vogue, with a new generation of products  Dr

Not too long ago, the only kind of milk you could pour into your coffee came from cows. Then an influx of plant-based milks hit the market—from almond and cashew milk to pea milk, soy milk, and flax milk. These non-dairy milks keep spiking in popularity, as more consumers are opting to reduce or eliminate animal products from their meals.