More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 9, 2020 — Substituting high-quality plant foods such as legumes, nuts, or soy for red meat might reduce the risk for coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in The BMJ. Laila Al-Shaar,…
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Men with COVID-19 three times more likely to need intensive care: study
Men infected with COVID-19 are three times more likely to require intensive care than women and are at significantly higher risk of dying from the virus, scientists said Wednesday. Researchers analyzed over three million confirmed coronavirus cases from 46 countries…
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How to live longer: An active sex life may hold the key to longevity – here’s how
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer Research has long enumerated the benefits of eating a healthy, balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise. Combined, the two offer a potent defence against early death. Increasingly, researchers are focusing…
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Pregnant Zonnique Pullins Shares Stunning Maternity Shots, Says She's 'So Ready' for Daughter
Zonnique Pullins is ready for everything motherhood has to offer. Alongside a set of gorgeous maternity snaps captured by photographer Will Sterling, the daughter of Tameka "Tiny" Harris, who's currently expecting her first child, opens up about her daughter on the way…
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Nursing homes may misinterpret mental changes, falls as infection
There is a widespread belief that a change in the mental status or an increase in falls in a nursing home resident may indicate an underlying infection. This contributes to the overuse of antibiotics, according to revised clinical guidance by…
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Coronavirus update: New study identifies the three most common ‘long Covid’ symptoms
Coronavirus will ‘thrive in winter’ says doctor Coronavirus has been a formidable foe this year and the most effective resource in its armoury has been unpredictability. COVID-19 – the viral disease that’s spawned from the latest coronavirus – has not…
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Researchers find very high rates of COVID-19 in the Brazilian Amazon
By testing approximately 1,000 blood donation samples each month in in the Brazilian cities of São Paulo and Manaus, an international team of researchers have shown that, while both cities have experienced large epidemics with high mortality, as much as…
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How to tackle a fear of needles in preparation for the Covid-19 vaccine
If you’re feeling nervous about getting the Covid-19 vaccine, you’re not the only one. While some have fears due to concerns about how the pandemic has been handled and others have bought into misinformation online, there’s another group of people…
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Can you have the flu jab and the Covid vaccine at the same time?
Doctor says not to get flu jab at same time as covid vaccine Flu jabs are available every year in GP practices and pharmacies, and many people are eligible for free flu jabs on the NHS. Recently the Government has…
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Suicide prevention: A psychologist debunks common myths
Seek professional help, visit a mental health specialist, psychologist, or psychiatrist. For immediate aid, seek assistance from suicide helplines According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 800,000 deaths by suicide worldwide every year. This means, on average,…
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