Florida has once again shattered its single-day record for coronavirus cases, reporting 11,458 new cases of the respiratory illness on Saturday. The Florida Department of Health has now reported a total of 190,052 confirmed coronavirus cases and 3,702 deaths, the Orlando Sentinel reported. On July 4, there were 18 new fatalities in the state. Two weeks ago, on June 19, […]
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New treatment for failing eyesight in old age Failing eyesight seems to be a daily three-minute-long contemplation of a deep red light clear linderbar. This could particularly help older people, whose eyes naturally with increasing age reduce. In a study by the University College London has found that red light can be used for the treatment of decreasing vision. The […]
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A dog in Georgia is believed to have been the second canine in the U.S. to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19, health officials said. The 6-year-old mixed breed dog was tested after its owners contracted COVID-19 and the dog began suffering from a neurological illness, the Georgia Department of Health said in a news release Wednesday. The […]
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Heart attacks are serious medical emergencies which require immediate attention from a medical professional. The body gives out a variety of early warnings before this serious condition occurs and noticing either lumps around the eyes or a halo in the eye could mean you may be at risk. READ MORE Vitamin B12 deficiency: Three warning signs on face If a […]
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Dr. William Schaffner, one of the nation’s leading infectious disease experts and a professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has been helping to keep people healthy for decades. In an interview which has been edited for clarity, he answered several questions about how you can stay safe as the nation heads into the holiday weekend with daily coronavirus […]
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Enforcing people wearing a face mask in public is only half the battle to stop the spread of coronavirus — what happens when they’re not worn properly? Some people have been seen wearing their masks across their mouths and not their nose, while others have it dangling on their ear when it’s not in use. Both of these scenarios can […]
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As you read this, health officials are busy finalising the government’s review of the health star rating system on packaged foods. One of the issues the review is looking at is whether the system, which has been voluntary in Australia and New Zealand since its launch in 2014, should become mandatory. This is something public health and consumer groups have […]
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Love handles slowly creep up on us as we gain weight and age. Also known as muffin top, love handles are stubborn and can be a challenge to shed. Express.co.uk consulted the experts to find out the best exercises to try at home to get rid of love handles. What causes love handles? The main cause of love handles is fat retention. […]
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It is testament to the authority of science and the dissemination of knowledge that we intuitively accept the benefits of eating a healthy diet. Research has shown beyond reasonable doubt that the foods we eat determine our lifespan. This is because the biggest killers, such as heart disease, are tied to poor lifestyle style choices. READ MORE How to live […]
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New research published today in the Journal of Physiology shows that 12 weeks of easy-to-administer passive stretching helps improve blood flow by making it easier for your arteries to dilate and decreasing their stiffness. Passive stretching differs from active stretching in that the former involves an external force (another person or gravity) stretching you, whereas active stretching is performed on […]
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