Leni Klum, the daughter of supermodel Heidi Klum, always wanted to follow in her famous mom’s footsteps, but she wasn’t allowed to enter the fashion world until she turned 16. Heidi had straight up “shut down” the idea, Leni explained to Extra on Thursday. Explaining that she once got stopped (presumably by a talent agent) in a store, the girl […]
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Alzheimer's Society explains what vascular dementia is 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 A stroke can lead to vascular dementia, but it’s possible to experience mini-strokes […]
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A new computer model demonstrates that vaccinations have impacts well beyond just preventing disease and death: they can also slow the spread of antimicrobial resistance. Pneumococcal diseases—which include illnesses ranging from inner ear infections to pneumonia and meningitis—are a leading cause of death globally among children under five. While there are effective vaccines against pneumococcal diseases, access is still a […]
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September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four common rheumatic diseases: Ankylosing spondylitis, gout, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus. Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that can cause some of the small bones in your spine to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a […]
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NHS in England begin delivering booster jabs 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 Britain’s economy has roared back to life and all restrictions have been lifted […]
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Alzheimer's disease is a mind-robbing brain disorder that affects nearly 6.2 million older Americans. Despite decades of research on high-tech drugs, diets, and crossword puzzles, scientists have yet to discover a highly effective treatment for patients. Recently, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai a five-year grant to try something […]
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The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, increasing their exposure to indoor airborne allergens. The level of particulate matter and infectious organisms in an enclosed environment affects the air quality. Air quality influences the development of respiratory allergies and the frequency of chronic asthmatic attacks. When the air quality drops, […]
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FILE PHOTO: A healthcare worker shows the syringe to a woman after applying a dose of Sinovac’s CoronaVac coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at Cacique de Ramos, one of the most traditional carnival blocks of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 8, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo MoraesBRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil has had 24,611 new cases of the novel coronavirus reported in the past 24 […]
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The EU’s drug watchdog said Thursday it expected to decide in early October whether to approve boosters of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for over 16s. A decision on further jabs of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for at-risk people and the elderly is due at the same time, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said. Protection against coronavirus is shown […]
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Migration is on the rise around the world, and migrants are often at their most vulnerable when they are in active transit. During this time, they face numerous challenges to their physical and mental wellbeing, not least of all, food insecurity. Yet, the prevalence and severity of food insecurity among migrants on the move are largely undocumented, according to a […]
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