COVID-19 is now the leading cause of death in the United States, according to an editorial published Thursday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The opinion piece, written by three researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University, cites current daily mortality rates to show that COVID-19 has now surpassed heart disease and cancer as the leading daily cause of death […]
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If you’re anything like us, you’ve had a seemingly endless stock of Trader Joe’s Lightly Salted Edamame in your freezer. There’s just something so irresistible about their frozen edamame: It’s super-easy to cook and it actually tastes good. And if you’re anything like us, you’re currently making your way to the freezer to check your bag’s date code — because […]
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Worldwide obesity has more than doubled since 1980 and most of the world’s population now live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight. Obesity represents a major health challenge because it substantially increases the risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes. In recent years, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has soared worldwide with approximately […]
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Most vaccines contain an infectious pathogen or a part of it, but mRNA vaccines deliver the genetic instructions for our cells to make viral or bacterial proteins themselves. Our immune system responds to these and builds up immunity. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded molecule naturally present in all of our cells. It carries the instructions for making proteins from […]
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China plans to start opening its vaccination programme to members of the public in southwestern Sichuan province early next year, health officials said, despite the inoculations not yet receiving official approval. At least one million people have already received a jab in China after vaccine candidates were approved for “emergency use”, but so far they have been limited to priority […]
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Diabetes type 2: Dr Zoe Williams discusses high blood sugar risks Type 2 diabetes – a chronic condition whereby blood sugar levels are often unstable – can be fiendishly difficulty to manage at Christmas time. That’s because the temptation to gorge on unhealthy dietary items is greater than usual. Diet plays an integral role in managing blood sugar levels and […]
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You don’t typically think of eating carbs as being synonymous with losing weight. Of course, this may be true in many cases, but there is one food that is actually packed with carbs that can help you shed pounds. Sorry, we aren’t talking about pasta or bagels, but this flavorful and versatile food is still one you will be happy […]
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Parents, caregivers and health care professionals are increasingly concerned about childhood obesity. Compounding their concern are fears of inadvertently provoking disordered eating, such as unhelpful dieting, when discussing a child’s weight status (i.e. normal weight, overweight or obese). Given the complexity of these concerns, major health advocacy groups have independently published guidelines for having conversations with children about weight status—all […]
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Eva Longoria, 45, just showed off her toned butt in a new workout Instagram photo. The Desperate Housewives alum did weighted lunges with her foot on a trampoline. The actress also does strength training and yoga to stay fit and healthy. Eva Longoria has made it clear over the years that she doesn’t phone it in with anything, and that […]
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Fox News Flash top headlines for December 17 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on Foxnews.com. A World Health Organization official this week warned that a COVID-19 vaccine is not necessarily a "silver bullet" for ending the pandemic. "There is some light at the end of a long tunnel but these vaccines are not a silver […]
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