The streets of the UK are almost empty at the moment, as it was announced that we are all to avoid going outside except for essentials. In what’s being called a lockdown, people are being asked to leave only for…
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Old human cells rejuvenated with stem cell technology, research finds
Old human cells return to a more youthful and vigorous state after being induced to briefly express a panel of proteins involved in embryonic development, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The…
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I’ve been diagnosed with COVID-19. What should I expect?
As doctors and care providers work to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes, people are trying to understand what to do if they receive a COVID-19 diagnosis. Lisa Maragakis, senior director of infection…
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OK, we’re dealing with COVID-19, but what’s a virus in the first place?
Everybody knows by now that the United States and the world are in the grip of one of the dangerous coronaviruses called COVID-19, but what’s a virus and how can it make us feel ill? Why do our bodies react…
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Certain cancers come with higher risk of serious heart rhythm disorder
People with a history of cancer have an over two-fold risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, compared to the general population, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session…
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Consuming more olive oil associated with less heart disease in Americans
Consuming more olive oil was associated with less risk of heart attack among Americans, especially when it replaced mayonnaise, margarine or butter, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic…
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Study Connects Body Shaming Teen Girls With Increased Alcohol & Drug Use
Living in a human body (especially as a woman/femme person) can be a fraught experience. For teen girls, navigating interpersonal relationships, puberty and the ever-present pressures to try and have bodies that look a certain way can understandably have lasting…
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Teen Mothers Are More Likely to Deal With Mental Health Issues, Study Says
It’s no secret that motherhood comes with its own set of challenges that can be trying for your mental health — and if you’re dealing with depression or anxiety prior to becoming a parent, it isn’t just going to go…
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Japan confirms patient with coronavirus did NOT visit China
Japan confirms patient with coronavirus did NOT visit China in first case of its kind: Fears spread across the world as Hong Kong BANS most travel to mainland, Australian celebrity hotel goes into lockdown and Germany records first victim The…
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Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Another SPIKE in coronavirus cases in China with 5,000 new cases recorded in 24 hours as death toll nears 1,400 in China Some 121 new deaths were recorded yesterday, as well as 5,090 fresh cases Numbers have been rising since…
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