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Based on a systematic review of scientific studies dating back nearly 70 years, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine and collaborating institutions suggest that ambulation—walking or exercising without assistance—is not sufficient alone as a preventive measure against venous thromboembolism (VTE), a potentially deadly condition in which a blood clot forms, often in the deep veins of […]
Accidental awareness occurs when a patient is temporarily conscious during a general anaesthetic and can remember things that happened during surgery, perhaps feeling pain or being unable to move. More commonly however, awareness occurs during the transition at the very start or end of a general anaesthetic (i.e. before and after surgery), as the patient […]
Wearing a used mask ‘can be WORSE than not wearing one at all’, study suggests Researchers looked at the protectiveness of three-layer surgical masks against inhaling coronavirus-infected droplets They found that air, which contain tiny aerosols, don’t enter the mouth and nose at specific points, but through the entire mask surface at low speeds A computer […]
A new poll conducted by the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham has found that over 70% of parents worry about the risks as well as the physical and mental health implications of their children spending an increased amount of time online during the coronavirus pandemic. However, parents’ views on […]
Vaping raises lung disease risks by more than 40%: Study finds young e-cigarette users face higher risks of asthma, chronic bronchitis and COPD Boston University researchers found that even among vapers who don’t smoke, risks of lung disease are 43% higher for current e-cig users Current vapers are 34% more at risk for chronic bronchitis and […]
Why staying fit needs to be more than a walk in the park: DR MICHAEL MOSLEY says strength-building ‘resistance’ exercise helps weight loss, fights infection and could make a Covid vaccine work better Are you managing to keep fit? Chances are, probably not. We all know that maintaining fitness levels is crucial, not just for […]
Fox News Flash top headlines for October 21 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A nationwide study in France estimated that less than 5% of the population had coronavirus antibodies by mid-May. The findings were posted ahead of peer review on Wednesday in medRxiv. Researchers from Public Health France, Department of […]
While high-impact workouts may seem like the best option to get healthier and reduce stress, it may actually be the opposite. The stress hormone, cortisol, is responsible for metabolism regulation, blood sugar levels, sleep quality, and reproductive health, just to name a few (via Shape). When you go from a high-stress job, to a high-stress […]
The infection that could be more deadly for students than coronavirus: How self-isolating if you mistake meningitis symptoms for Covid-19 may prove to be fatal Waking up with a pounding head and feeling sick, student Ben de Souza put his symptoms down to a hangover and decided the only thing to do was stay in […]
The Ebola virus is considered one of the world’s most dangerous pathogens. During the most severe outbreak to date in West Africa, over 11,000 deaths were documented between 2014 and 2016. Single cases are repeatedly reported from Europe as well, which are connected to previous travels to affected regions. An important source of infection are […]