Britain on Tuesday ramped up its response to the escalating coronavirus outbreak after the government imposed unprecedented peacetime measures prompted by scientific advice that infections and deaths would spiral without drastic action. More firms sent staff to work from home and public transport emptied after the government called for an end to “non-essential” social contact and unnecessary travel as confirmed […]
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‘Spare a thought for those of us who are at high risk’: Stephen Pollard who started treatment for cancer this year shares his fears of dying amid the coronavirus outbreak Stephen Pollard started treatment for leukaemia in January after early diagnosis The author said treatment for cancer means immune system is shot to pieces Said spread of Covid-19 means he […]
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With social distancing and self-isolation ramping up amid the outbreak of coronavirus, it no longer feels responsible to go to the gym. At the same time, it’s more important than ever that we all keep exercising and staying as active as possible – for both our mental and physical health. There are plenty of home workouts you can do from […]
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Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found in a retrospective study that African-American men are less likely to use a more targeted biopsy option for prostate cancer, despite an increased incidence in this group of patients. These findings are published in the March 9 issue of the journal Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. The study is led by Connor […]
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The emergency department and its staff are known for being able to handle almost anything that comes their way. The emergency department is both the front door to the hospital healthcare system and the safety net when all else fails. If your primary doctor can’t see you, their office tells you to go to the emergency department. When you’re in […]
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Children’s museums can be a challenging environment for parents who feel the urge to explain the science behind all the novel activities that dazzle youngsters. Sometimes that impulse goes awry, as when a well-meaning parent offers a detailed explanation that interrupts a youngster’s exploration and dampens the fun—and the learning. New research suggests that timing is key to supporting children’s […]
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In recent years, experts in the field of transcultural psychiatry have been trying to identify alternative approaches for treating mental health disorders that could enhance traditional Western psychotherapeutic practices. One of these alternative techniques is lucid dreaming, which entails teaching individuals to become aware that they are dreaming and potentially gain control over a dream’s narrative. Some science fiction movies, […]
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As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments and visit our coronavirus hub. One man who […]
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Last updated March 16 at 9:30 am ET There are seven positive cases and an additional five people presumed to have the new coronavirus in Maine, according to the Bangor Daily News. The state tested each of the seven positive cases, while a private lab tested the other five individuals, including a man in his 80s who lives at Oceanview […]
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Coronavirus death toll rose sharply over the weekend, causing the government to announce its most drastic self-isolation measure yet: every Briton over the age of 70 will be told “within the coming weeks” to stay at home for an extended period to protect themselves from coronavirus. The drastic escalation raises the possibility that everyone in the UK will soon be […]
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