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NIH scientists develop new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2

08/16/2021 Health News

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed a new sample preparation method to detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The method bypasses extraction of the virus' genetic RNA material, simplifying sample purification and potentially reducing test time and cost. The method is the result of a collaboration among researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI), the […]

COVID-19 Should Up Urgency of Anti-Obesity Efforts, Docs Say

08/16/2021 Health News

Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The evidence linking obesity to adverse COVID-19 outcomes is “overwhelmingly clear” and points strongly to the need for aggressive obesity prevention and management efforts, two UK experts say. “Recent successful interventions in weight management need to be extended and offered to many more people at risk,” […]

Having someone to talk to may help stave off Alzheimer's, study claims

08/16/2021 Health News

Having someone to talk to could help stave off Alzheimer’s in middle-aged people, study claims Having a ‘good listener’ among your friends and family can help prevent Alzheimer’s and slow down the rate at which the brain ages by up to four years, according to researchers. They found older adults with a healthy social support network had brains that were, […]

Changes in Canada’s cannabis retail market two years after legalization

08/16/2021 Health News

A recent study by public health researchers published in Drug and Alcohol Review documents the rapid expansion of the cannabis retail market in Canada in the two years following legalization. The researchers found that the legal cannabis market increased from 158 stores (0.5 stores per 100,000 individuals) one month after legalization to 1,183 stores (3.7 stores per 100,000 individuals) two […]

Watch a Bodybuilder Eat and Train Like a Pro Bikini Model

08/16/2021 Health News

In a new video on his YouTube channel, bodybuilder and influencer MattDoesFitness joins IFBB fitness model Kate Errington, who is just days away from a show, for a day of training. As a competitor in the fitness category, Kate is required to perform a two-minute routine showcasing her strength and mobility, as well as simply posing like other bodybuilders, and […]

Heart disease: The foods that ‘must be avoided’ to reduce your risk of the condition

08/16/2021 Health News

This Morning: Dr Chris discusses heart disease We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nearly nine million people die every year globally of coronary heart disease, which […]

Heres what you need to know about COVID-19 breakthrough infections

08/16/2021 Health News

The COVID-19 vaccines that are used in the U.S. are highly effective. But sometimes, the coronavirus can still infect people who are vaccinated, causing so-called breakthrough infections. So what are breakthrough infections, what are the symptoms and how common are they? If a person tests positive for COVID-19 at least two weeks after receiving all recommended doses of vaccines authorized […]

Regular exercise, even in polluted areas, can lower risk of death

08/16/2021 Health News

Regular exercise, even performed in areas with air pollution, can reduce the risk of death from natural causes, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Habitual exercise reduces the risk of death regardless of exposure to air pollution, and air pollution generally increases the risk of death regardless of habitual exercise. Thus, habitual exercise should be promoted […]

Fact Check: Debunking Breakfast Myths

08/16/2021 Health News

Nothing beats a fluffy waffle and a cup of coffee in the morning! Breakfast in literal is breaking the fast during sleep and different cultures have different traditions – where some drink tea while others prefer sipping mimosas. But no matter what we eat, we can all agree that breakfast is very important part of our lives. Nutritionists always come […]

How These Aussie Athletes On Deal With Performance Pressure

08/16/2021 Health News

The runner: Catriona Bisset, 27 An Australian-Chinese middle-distance runner who is the current national 800-metre record holder/ 1. Don’t compare yourself to others “I have a body that’s biracial and when I was a young athlete, I didn’t really have any Asian role models in Australian athletics, so I would compare my body to someone who is just genetically completely […]

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