Coronavirus is a global epidemic. New NHS guidelines have been released, requesting people with certain symptoms to stay home. What are they? Since the COBRA meeting held on Thursday 12th March at lunchtime, Boris Johnson has released a statement on…
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Low blood pressure can be more dangerous than high blood pressure in later life – symptoms
Low blood pressure was linked to higher mortality rates among over 75s meaning international guidelines may need to be reviewed. The finding could lead to more personalised management of blood pressure for patients. The study of 415,980 older adults in…
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Electronic health records use up in residential care communities
From 2012 to 2016, there was an increase in electronic health record (EHR) use among residential care communities, according to a study published online March 3 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease…
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Parkinson’s disease symptoms: Noticing a change in your voice could signal early symptom
In Parkinson’s disease, the cells of the substantia nigra start to die. When this happens, dopamine levels are reduced. When they have dropped 60 to 80 percent, symptoms of Parkinson’s start to appear. Sadly, there is no cure for the…
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Heart attack: Study confirms popular breakfast food not associated with heart attack risk
A large research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has confirmed no significant association between egg intake and blood fat levels, cardiovascular risk and mortality. Researchers in the past have published results linking egg consumption to an…
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Coronavirus symptoms: A subtle sign of the deadly virus you need to watch out for
Coronavirus has spread across the world. Yet, the symptoms remain the same. What’s one subtle sign you need to be aware of? The main symptoms of coronavirus are listed by the NHS as a cough, a high temperature and shortness…
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Coronavirus: Three instances you should always wash your hands to prevent the virus
Coronavirus has spread to some 80 nations with the UK in grips about a possible epidemic. The World Health Organisation has warned of a global shortage and hiking of prices for protective equipment to help fight the deadly virus. Professor…
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The Real Reasons Women of Color Lack Access to Health Care
Just as many health issues affect women more or more severely than men — breast cancer, death from heart attacks and osteoarthritis to name a few — there are conditions and illnesses that plague women of color more regularly and…
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Danger of burns! Pfizer recalls thermacare heat pads
The manufacturer, Pfizer recalls two batches of its thermacare heat envelopes. It cannot be excluded that occasionally envelopes are leaking due to a manufacturing defect. This is an increased injury risk perhaps. As the Portal "product warning.eu" citing a company…
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Eczema treatment: The key ingredient to look for in cream to combat the dry skin condition
Eczema occurs when there is a skin barrier dysfunction. Usually in place to retain water and protect against allergens, irritants and infectious agents, the skin barrier doesn’t work as well in those with have the skin condition. Yet, there are…
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