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An international study will test whether a common anti-inflammatory drug can ward off serious complications from COVID-19 and possibly prevent patients from ending up in the hospital. The study, which would involve 6,000 participants in the U.S., Canada and Europe, is designed to be “contactless” — participants will receive the drug, called colchicine, by mail,

DR ELLIE CANNON: Will my wife’s carers be banned from visiting due to the coronavirus outbreak? Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor? I am in my 80s and have heart troubles. My wife has Alzheimer’s and lives at home. We’ve been told we should stay put, and not go out,

Casseroles — or as some of you may call them, hot dishes — are the heartbeat of the American weeknight meal, the powerhouse of the holiday potluck. If you’re like us, the very word conjures visions of grandma pulling out her red-and-white-checked cookbook and dumping meats, veggies, cheese and the ubiquitous can of soup into

There are few things more addicting than a sunny day–the warmth, the beach, a chance to pull out that sundress. But if you’ve ever dealt with the irritation of a sunburn, then you know that too much of a good thing can be bad for you. And overexposure to the sun can cause *way* more

To act or not to act? Alyson Hannigan thinks her daughters “would love” working in the entertainment industry, but she isn’t sure whether they’ll follow in her footsteps. “Obviously, I’ll support whatever they want, but I’m certainly not calling America’s Got Talent, like, ‘OK, can she get on? She doesn’t know what her talent is

If you were to say the words “plant-based” to someone 15 years ago, they might have stared at you, head tilted slightly, and said, “Huh?” That’s because 15 years ago the term didn’t really exist. Neither did Forks Over Knives, or Impossible Burgers, or fake chicken at KFC. Now everyone from Mike Tyson to your

You’d think that after the holidays we’d be totally done with sweets, ready to jump on the superfood, fruits and veggies, drinking lots of water bandwagon. But you’d be wrong, because the holidays have passed and the only thing our taste buds are dreaming about is the new Girl Scout Cookies flavor, Lemon-Ups. Lemon-Ups are a crispy

Giving up booze during “Dry January” is gaining popularity as people re-examine their relationships with alcohol. But finding replacements to take the place of your favorite cocktails or weekly happy hour with friends can be challenging. That’s why two guys created The Zero Proof, a resource for the sober curious community. On the website you’ll

An app that helps student midwives detect rare eye conditions in newborns has been developed by a lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU). All babies are screened for congenital abnormalities, including eye issues, within 72 hours of birth under the Newborn Infant and Physical Examination program (NIPE). However because eye conditions at birth are rare,

Teens: Too old for toys, too young to be delighted by a really nice set of towels. So what do you get the almost-adult in your life? If you’ve asked them and simply received a shrug (or been told “Cash is always nice”), you’re not alone. And, yes, cash is nice, but sometimes it’s also

The amount of food needed to feed the world’s population in the future is of vital importance. To date, scientists have only considered this question from the perspective of how much food people can afford to buy, how much food is healthy or what can be sustainably produced. However, researchers at the University of Göttingen

Baby names can be hard to choose, especially in 2020. Whether or not you have kids or are planning on it at some point, you likely have a few baby name ideas in your head that you’re drawn to or put off by. Maybe you think it’ll be cool to name your baby after a

The California wildfires that have burned thousands of acres and driven hundreds of thousands of people from their homes this fall have left many residents emotionally exhausted. A woman who lost her home in the Santa Rosa fires two years ago, and just recently had to evacuate from her temporary apartment, told NPR that the

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the saucepan — that humble, hardworking cookware basic that probably rarely leaves your stovetop. The saucepan may be less exciting than, say, your pretty enamel-coated cast iron Dutch oven or your fancy grill pan, but it probably gets a lot more use, too, thanks to convenient sizing (saucepans

Satisfying everyone’s taste buds during those weekly Sunday football parties is challenging. Thankfully, Kevin Curry, author of FitMenCook shared a new video on his YouTube channel that’s tasty, healthy, and perfect for the football season. Curry’s Air Fried Chicken Tenders only take 30 minutes to make, and yes, that includes cook and prep time, which

You’ve picked the perfect family camping destination, and now, it’s time to enjoy all that fresh air, natural beauty and… lots and lots of boring sandwiches and trail mix. At least there are s’mores. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of delicious dishes that let you make all or a

Among kids back-to-school season can get a bad rap — after all, summer is a hard act to follow — but it’s an undeserved one. Really, it’s an exciting period for both parents and their children. It’s not only a time for kids to think about whether they want to play soccer, take dance classes,

Children ‘will be taught how to clean their teeth at SCHOOL’: Teachers could hand out brushes and toothpaste to pupils amid fears parents don’t supervise properly at home Dentists pull out rotten teeth from 1,000 under six-year-olds a month in the UK  Officials claim some parents may be unable to afford toothbrushes or paste   Health

Young offenders locked in a secure unit are to be offered sports including orienteering and bushcraft as part of a research project to see if challenging, fun activity can help turn lives around. Sports and physical activity are at the heart of the project aimed at helping rehabilitate young people held at Medway Secure Training

Pregnant mother’s heartbreak as she has to carry both of her twins to full-term – even though one died in the womb at 17 weeks Becki and Cees Van der Land were told one twin’s heart had stopped at 17 weeks The little girl had a genetic condition which stunted her growth The remaining twin, a