August 14, 2020

Managing Your Blood Sugar During The Pandemic

During the current coronavirus pandemic, diabetes has become a serious concern. People with type 1, type 2, and pregnancy-related (gestational) diabetes are at a higher risk […]
August 14, 2020

Aspirin May Accelerate Progression Of Advanced Cancers In Older Adults

Results from a recent clinical trial indicate that for older adults with advanced cancer, initiating aspirin therapy may increase their risk of disease progression and an early death.
August 14, 2020

Officials In England Have Been “Over-Exaggerating” Deaths From Coronavirus

The coronavirus death count in England has been reduced by more than 5,000 after it emerged officials were “over-exaggerating” the number of deaths from the virus. Previously in the country, anyone who died and had ever tested positive for the virus was automatically counted as a coronavirus death – even if their death was from a car accident.
August 14, 2020

Trump Submits Petition To US Federal Communications Commission In Bid To Prevent Online Censorship

The Trump administration has submitted a petition to the US Federal Communications Commission as part of an effort to prevent online censorship.
August 14, 2020

Taking Vitamin D Twice A Day May Keep Vertigo Away

Taking vitamin D and calcium twice a day may reduce your chances of getting vertigo again, according to a new study.
August 14, 2020

It’s Easy To Overdose On Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) If You’re Selenium Deficient, Says Research

A lack of the mineral selenium in the diet puts people at risk of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose, even when the painkiller is taken at levels claimed to be safe on the packaging, finds new research.
August 6, 2020

Statins Not Effective At Cutting Risk Of Dying From Heart Disease

New research has analyzed 35 studies looking at the effects of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs in cutting the risk of dying from heart disease. The researchers found three-quarters of the studies reported no reduction in mortality among patients taking the drugs.
August 6, 2020

World Health Organization Warns That Effects Of Coronavirus Pandemic Will Be Felt For Decades

The World Health Organization has warned that the effects of the coronavirus pandemic will be felt for decades.