China celebrates virus success as Europe suffers
China’s leaders held a triumphant ceremony to celebrate beating the coronavirus on Tuesday, as billions of people around the world still suffer the fallout from the pandemic and the global death toll nears 900,000. The upbeat mood in Beijing comes…
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Mum who thought she just had a tummy ache wakes up paralysed from the waist down
When Emese Illes-Toth found herself in agonising stomach pain as she walked to the post office, she thought it was your usual tummy ache. But just five days later, the mum woke up paralysed from the waist down. An MRI…
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Medical research is broken: Here’s how we can fix it
Every year, around US$200 billion (£150 billion) is spent globally on health research. Meanwhile, millions of people volunteer their time to be participants in health studies. Despite all the resources that go into creating medical research, though, there is a…
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What should I look for in a hand sanitizer?
What should I look for in a hand sanitizer? Pick one that contains mostly alcohol, and has few other ingredients. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hand sanitizers should be at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70%…
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High blood pressure warning: What colour is your pee? Signs of hypertension in your urine
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. You could be at risk of hypertension if your urine has a red tinge to it, it’s been claimed. High blood…
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Nigerian scientists have identified seven lineages of SARS-CoV-2: Why it matters
By the first week of August 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic had caused about 654,000 deaths worldwide. In Nigeria, as of July 28, there were 38,945 confirmed cases recorded with 813 deaths. The pandemic hit the African continent last, and the…
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Catherine Giudici Lowe Reveals Names She Almost Chose for Daughter Mia Mejia, 8 Months
Catherine Giudici Lowe had more than a few baby name runner-ups in mind for her newest addition. The Bachelor alum, 34, and husband Sean Lowe welcomed daughter Mia Mejia, 8 months, on Dec. 23, but before settling on Mia, the parents…
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Katy Perry Thanks 'Uncle Ryan Seacrest' for Sending Baby Gifts to Daughter Daisy Dove
Katy Perry's baby girl is being showered with gifts! The "Smile" singer, 35, announced the birth of her first child on Aug. 27 with fiancé Orlando Bloom, and since then, the new mom and her newborn daughter Daisy Dove have…
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Probiotics may help manage childhood obesity
Probiotics may help children and adolescents with obesity lose weight when taken alongside a calorie-controlled diet, according to a study being presented at e-ECE 2020. The study found that obese children who were put on a calorie-restricted diet and given…
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Christina Aguilera Gets ‘Cozy’ with Her Kids to Watch New Mulan: ‘A Beautiful Thing to Share’
Christina Aguilera had a Mulan movie night with her kids, popcorn and all! As the new live-action remake debuted on Disney+ on Friday, the singer, 39, tweeted her experience watching the film for the first time alongside her two children,…
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