Brisk walking may slow biological ageing process, study finds
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Read MoreCovid cases surge in South Africa again amid new variants
Covid cases surge in South Africa again just months after it became Omicron hotspot of world amid rise of new variants— but experts say there’s no reason to panic Country finds itself at the cusp of a fresh explosion in…
Read MoreOur glucose levels are more important than you might think – here’s why
Glucose, or our blood sugar, isn’t just an issue for diabetics. Here’s how it affects almost every part of our bodies, including how we move and work out. When was the last time you thought about your glucose levels? Chances…
Read MoreHeart disease: ‘Faddy crash diets’ may not provide necessary nutrients – dietary tips
Dr Chris on the link between paracetamol and heart disease We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreMexico City Policy may be associated with higher maternal, child mortality and HIV incidence rates
Restricting US foreign aid for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that provide information on or access to abortion-related services in developing countries may have harmful effects on maternal and child mortality and HIV incidence rates on the same scale as an ongoing…
Read MoreOpioid overdose death toll has risen more than 5-fold among Indigenous Americans over past decade
The opioid overdose death toll has risen more than 5-fold among American Indian and Alaska Native communities over the past decade, finds one of the first studies of its kind published in the open access journal BMJ Open. The type…
Read MoreAsk the Pediatrician: Should children still wear face masks on planes and trains?
Q: Now that airlines have dropped mask mandates, is it OK to let my kids travel without masks? A: The judge’s ruling striking down the federal mask mandate on public transportation and in transit hubs and the subsequent appeal by…
Read MoreYou Can Now Pre-Order This Super Stealth, Kink-Inspired Sex Toy Jewelry on Kickstarter
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Read MoreHospitals can reduce antibiotic overuse by avoiding unnecessary blood draws in critically ill children, study shows
When a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) develops a fever, physicians often routinely order a blood culture to identify the cause, particularly if they have reason to worry about sepsis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when chemicals…
Read MoreUntrained disaster responders are more prone to suicide years after World Trade Center attack
Construction workers, clean-up staff and other untrained non-traditional emergency employees who assisted in recovery efforts at the World Trade Center in New York following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, are more than five times as likely as traditional…
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