Barbell exercises aren’t essential for getting fit: What you can do instead
If strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights. Instagram hashtags such as “fitspiration” (fitness inspiration) and #gym contain millions of posts, typically of flexed muscles, inspirational quotes and exercise advice….
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Eyesight: Cataracts, dry eye or glaucoma are among menopause warning signs in eyes
Boris Johnson suggests coronavirus affected his eyesight 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 our understanding. You…
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Diabetes type 2: Swelling, pain, open sores or ingrown toenails are toe and feet signs
Diabetes UK show how to test feet for diabetic feet sensitivity 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…
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Lead concentrations allowed in fruit juice to be slashed by 80%
Lead concentrations allowed in children’s fruit juice to be slashed to 20% of current levels, FDA says, but consumer watchdogs slam plan as ‘weak’ and not protecting health Food and Drug Administration says permitted lead concentrations in apple juice are…
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Researchers use CRISPR to build melanoma models from scratch using human cells
By introducing cancer-causing mutations into healthy skin cells step-by-step, Broad scientists have created models of skin cancer that can reveal the effects of mutations. Over the last two decades, researchers have discovered thousands of genetic mutations in cancer, but understanding…
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At US hospitals, a drug mix-up is just a few keystrokes away
More than four years ago, Tennessee nurse RaDonda Vaught typed two letters into a hospital's computerized medication cabinet, selected the wrong drug from the search results, and gave a patient a fatal dose. Vaught was prosecuted this year in an…
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Fatty liver disease: The warning signs of the ‘most severe stage’ – could lead to cancer
Liver Disease: Expert discusses risks and symptoms 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 our understanding. You…
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How to get into trail running when you live in the city
Top runner and ski mountaineer Henriette Albon reveals how you can leave the concrete jungle and start your trail running journey. Trail running is becoming an increasingly popular way to escape the fast pace of modern life. Since…
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Historical redlining policies associated with current disparities in access to behavioral health services
Researchers at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health found that the structurally racist policy of redlining in the past, is associated with current disparities in the availability of behavioral health clinicians in those same areas. Redlining was…
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The latest Omicron subvariant: What we know so far about BA.2.12.1
The BA.2.12.1 is spreading rapidly and overtaking the BA.2 Omicron subvariant. Little is known about the new subvariant, however, it appears to be highly transmissible, much like its ancestors. Medical News Today spoke to 5 experts to understand more about…
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