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Urgent warning as 2000 people fall ill with nasty virus in a week

More than 2,000 people have been diagnosed with the flu in just one week in New South Wales, a 16 per cent increase on this time last year.

2024-05-17T08:08:21Z

Devon streets where 'hundreds' have been struck by cryptosporidium

Virtually all the residents of Ocean View Drive and Raddicombe Close in the seaside town of Brixham, Devon, have suffered symptoms.

2024-05-17T11:44:40Z

12 Important Tips for Better Bladder Health

Because bladder health matters.

2023-11-01T17:01:06Z

Health Facts You Didn't Know About Black Tea

Your favorite beverage is packed with plenty of health benefits.

2023-12-01T15:05:53Z

Loreal Palmer (Keke’s Sister!), Is In Her Main Character Era With New Memoir

Content warning: This article contains details of depression, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, and the Black Maternal Health crisis. Loreal Chanel “LC” Palmer never felt like the star of her own story. “I wasn’t even a main character,” Palmer writes in the final chapter of her memoir, Keep Living. Instead, she often found herself occupying supporting roles in others’ lives, showing up for everyone else while forgetting about herself. “I was happy...

2024-05-15T17:39:31Z

The Best Burger King Order for Weight Loss

A dietitian explains why the Whopper Jr. burger is the best Burger King lunch order for weight loss and tips to keep in mind when ordering.

2024-05-17T10:23:07Z

10 Best Low-Fat Cheeses For Weight Loss

Dietitians review the specific low-fat cheeses for weight loss along with their health benefits and tips for adding them to your diet.

2024-05-17T13:54:01Z

Are Diabetics Recommended To Have Lentil? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Sowmya Kalluri M.Sc Nutrition · 16 years of experience · India Lentils are a type of Dal's. They are good source of protein. As diabetics need adequate amount of protein including them in the diet helps in meeting the body's requirements. They can be used in the form of dal preparations as part of main course, khichdi, salads as...

2024-05-16T09:59:16Z

10 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

2023-12-01T14:35:47Z

Can Taking Biotin Make Your Acne Better or Worse?

For many people, healthy hair is a priority.

2024-05-15T20:18:27Z

Hailey Bieber Uses Carroten For Tanning, but Is That Even Safe?

There's no denying that Hailey Bieber is on a lot of people's minds, whether it's the news about her latest Rhode Skin launch or her pregnancy announcement with husband Justin Bieber.

2024-05-16T19:37:03Z

Does Goat Cheese Have Lactose And Is It Appropriate For People With High Lactose Intolerance? A Review By Nutrition Professionals

Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa Goat cheese does contain lactose. Like all other cheeses, they do contain lactose which is a form of sugar present in milk. When milk is heated at the beginning of the cheesemaking process, bacteria in the milk (that culture I mentioned ea...

2024-05-16T16:00:16Z

Professional Faqs: How Does Pre-eclampsia Affect Pregnancy?

Expert opinion from Saria Mahveen Shareef MBBS, PGDCC, Spl Cardiology · 6 years of experience · India Pre-eclampsia is a serious complication seen in pregnancy that is characterized by high blood pressure. Problems arising due to this condition are, Fetal growth restriction, low birth weight, preterm birth, stillbirth. Eclampsia, increased risk of ...

2024-05-16T23:04:28Z

Olivia Munn explains why she documented cancer journey

Olivia Munn has explained why she documented her cancer journey. The actress has revealed she wanted to "document" her journey after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in April 2023 for her two-year-old son, Malcolm. "Well because if I didn't make it, I wanted my son when he got older to know that I fought to be here. That I t...

2024-05-16T19:09:50Z

Professional Faqs: Are Diabetics Recommended To Have Lentil?

Expert opinion from Sowmya Kalluri M.Sc Nutrition · 16 years of experience · India Lentils are a type of Dal's. They are good source of protein. As diabetics need adequate amount of protein including them in the diet helps in meeting the body's requirements. They can be used in the form of dal preparations as part of main course, khichdi, salads as...

2024-05-16T10:59:26Z

Top dermatologists reveal the 5 celebs with 'secret' acne...

As Chris Pine reveals his struggles with hsi skin condition, celebrities are becoming more open about their skin problems. Many have used creams, prescription medication and diet shifts.

2024-05-17T13:29:58Z

H5N1 virus can survive in rare-cooked meat, says USDA

Live H5N1 avian influenza can survive in meat cooked rare, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found. In a study conducted this week, USDA scientists discovered that hamburgers cooked at 120 degrees Fahrenheit – the temperature of a rare steak – contained live traces of a substitute bird flu virus. Whether the amount of virus found would be...

2024-05-17T13:37:52Z

TLC postpone Canadian tour dates

TLC have postponed some of their Canadian tour dates after doctors have advised T-Boz not to perform. Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins told fans she and several other tour members have the flu. "We deeply regret to inform you that we must cancel the upcoming date,” the duo said of their scheduled concert in New Brunswick. “Unfortunately, a few members of our...

2024-05-16T05:07:29Z

King was 'glad-handing as many people as he could' at garden party

Rebecca English, Royal Editor at the Daily Mail, told this week's Palace Confidential that the monarch was 'glad-handing as many people as he could' at Buckingham Palace.

2024-05-17T09:12:41Z

Don’t ignore the real threat of the WHO pandemic treaty

The crunch is coming. Later this month, global health ministers will decide in Geneva whether to endorse the proposed new World Health Organisation (WHO) pandemic treaty. This treaty actually stems from a British initiative by the then-prime minister Boris Johnson in March 2021. In a joint article with other leaders, he argued that the world needed...

2024-05-16T17:20:17Z

Black Women Are Turning To Minoxidil To Tackle Hair Loss, But Does It Actually Work?

“Like many Black women, I tried numerous hair oils that promised hair growth but saw no benefits… with exhaustion, I gave up,” explains Amanda Cowham to Unbothered over email. “I had a bad sew-in [weave] experience that gave me bald patches due to inflammation and an allergic reaction. This prompted me to go to a doctor for thorough testing,” she says, sharing that she had been diagnosed with an overactive thyroid that provoked “inflammation and...

2024-05-16T12:27:30Z

What Is a Let in Tennis? A Pro Breaks Down the Call

Tennis is really having a moment right now, but if you're not familiar with the sport, you may find yourself confused by some of the jargon used.

2024-05-15T21:42:07Z

Running Has Taught Me to Appreciate What My Body Can Do, Not What Size It Is

Growing up, I was always small and scrawny.

2024-05-14T19:38:34Z

5 Celebs With The Easiest Workout Routines

You can totally handle four minutes of exercise.

2023-12-01T12:05:34Z

Cancer: Your daily horoscope - May 17

Cancer: here are your free predictions for the day May 17

2021-11-09T02:53:36Z

How Eggplant Boosts Your Health: Nutrition Facts and Benefits

This article examines the health benefits of eggplant, a vegetable rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, vitamin C, and nasunin. It provides information on the effects of eggplant on chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease, as well as its role in maintaining blood sugar levels and promoting a healthy gut. Additionally, the article provides advice from two health experts on how to incorporate eggplant into a Mediterranean, keto, diabetic,...

2024-05-16T03:43:14Z

Ask A Doctor: What Is The Major Complication Of Endometriosis?

Expert opinion from Subodh Govind MBBS, MPH-HA · 6.5 years of experience · India Major complications of endometriosis include fertility related issues. Getting pregnant becomes difficult as the disease progresses in advanced stages. Besides this, chronic pain remains a cause of concern. It's difficult to manage chronic pain related to endometriosis...

2024-05-16T00:15:39Z

Tasty Comfort Food That’s Still Good For You

Because comfort food can still be delicious and nutritious.

2023-10-31T19:59:47Z

The 10 Best Foods for Menopause Symptoms

Hot flash? There is a food for that.

2023-11-01T17:01:05Z

Why Aren't There More Women Running Coaches?

Throughout her entire track and field career, Gina Procaccio never had a woman coach.

2024-05-15T19:26:31Z

The FODMAP diet: Benefits, downsides and foods to avoid

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is no laughing matter. According to the medical research charity Guts UK, it is the most common digestive system disorder, with up to one third of the UK population experiencing symptoms. It causes stomach cramps and discomfort, diarrhoea, bloating and constipation, which come and go and can last for weeks – or months...

2024-05-17T12:02:37Z

80% rise in Scots patients going private as NHS waiting times soar

Soaring numbers of Scots are turning to private healthcare 'out of desperation' amid the crisis gripping the NHS.

2024-05-16T21:51:44Z

Teacher with no diagnosed illness took his own life at suicide clinic without family’s knowledge

A teacher with no diagnosed illness took his own life at a Swiss suicide clinic without the knowledge of his family. Alastair Hamilton, 47, died by lethal injection at the Pegasos clinic in Basel after telling his parents he was visiting a friend in Paris. His mother Judith, 81, visited the clinic for an ITV documentary after it apologised for fail...

2024-05-16T19:44:53Z

Found: The 24 Best Home Office Chairs To WFH In

If your head, shoulders, lower back, and butt aren’t currently killing you, you're probably reading this from the comfort of a supportive seat — and following the uncrossed legs, 90/90 rule like a posture pro. Working remotely may have its benefits, but the challenge of finding adequate body support when you're at home can't be overstated. To help combat the destruction of our backs as we WFH, for the past four years, we have been on an on-going...

2020-05-01T19:08:26Z

What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Exercising? A Review By Doctors

Expert opinion from Howard E. Lewine M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA For almost everyone, the advantages of exercise outweigh any possible disadvantages. Ideally, you want to combine aerobic exercise that increases heart rate and resistance training to strengthen muscles. If you have been sedentar...

2024-05-16T03:01:07Z

Global obesity deaths rise by 50 percent since 2000

In the year 2000, high BMI was the 11th leading risk factor in the world for shortening a person's life. By 2021, it had jumped to the sixth spot.

2024-05-16T22:57:29Z

Is It Safe to Wear Nail Polish While Pregnant? An OBGYN Explains

There are a lot of things that change when you're pregnant when it comes to your beauty routine, and we're not just talking about your hair color appointments or avoiding certain ingredients like retinol and harsh actives.

2024-05-15T14:47:28Z

Bride reveals hearwarming vows to husband as a hospice patient

Amy-Claire Lanman from Swansea has an unknown and incurable genetic disease that means she has powerful seizures several times a day - all of which mean her heart could stop at any time.

2024-05-17T07:57:23Z

Yuyu Kitamura of Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives on growing up open-minded in Hong Kong, and having mental health support

Yuyu Kitamura of Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives was born and raised in Hong Kong, and she says she 'wouldn't be the person I am today if I hadn't grown up there' The Japanese actress talks to the Post about the superpower she would like to have, how she was allowed to chase her dreams, and creating a film during Covid-19 If you could be granted one ...

2024-05-16T23:39:59Z

Hong Kong uncovers new Covid strain in local sewage waters but officials say it’s unlikely to cause severe illness

A new Covid-19 variant has been detected in Hong Kong’s sewage waters, health authorities have said, but stressed there is no evidence to suggest the strain can cause more severe symptoms than other offshoots. The Centre for Health Protection said the KP.2 strain was discovered as part of sewage surveillance work, but added that JN.1 remained the most prevalent variant in the city as of Tuesday. “But the current information does not suggest JN.1...

2024-05-17T05:08:30Z

Diabetes ‘much more dangerous for men than women’

Diabetes is much more dangerous for men than for women, a study has suggested. Researchers found that the rates of heart disease, complications involving the leg, foot and kidneys, and the sight-threatening eye disease diabetic retinopathy, were all higher in male patients with the condition. Men are known to be at greater risk of heart disease or ...

2024-05-17T05:11:30Z

Bulimia Nervosa : What Is It & Treatments

Overview Eating disorder characterized by binge eating, followed by methods to avoid weight gain. Symptoms The characteristic symptoms are out-of-control eating followed by self-induced vomiting. → Common treatment options → Questions to ask your doctor What are people curious about?Parkinson's foundationCrohn's diseaseWeight loss medicationsDown a...

2024-05-16T11:47:34Z

Costco Shoppers Are Reporting Major Quality Issues With a Popular Frozen Meal

Criticism about the beloved item is mounting as shoppers notice a change in texture and quality of the frozen product.

2024-05-16T16:05:01Z

Ho Ching says bacterial infection may be greater threat to seniors than new Covid variant

SINGAPORE: While acknowledging that scientists are keeping an eye on a new variant of Covid-19,... The post Ho Ching says bacterial infection may be greater threat to seniors than new Covid variant appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

2024-05-17T03:12:56Z

Manchester United withdrew my season ticket after I had a heart attack

Introducing Katie Morley's Money Confidential podcast Listen Dear Katie, I have just received notification that Manchester United is cancelling my season ticket memberships on grounds that I have not attended enough games this season. I am wondering whether its records could be wrong. Aside from the fact that I live in London and have to travel 200...

2024-05-17T11:03:27Z

Your Complete Guide to the Benefits of Compression Recovery

Here’s everything you need to know!

2023-12-19T12:12:11Z

Chris Bryant interview: I worry people think that I’m going to die and will write me off

Sir Chris Bryant would be entitled to think his birthdays are cursed. Five years ago he went to see his GP on his birthday, which led to the discovery that he had stage three skin cancer. Then on his 62nd birthday in January this year his local hospital called to tell him his cancer appeared to have returned, only this time in his lung. Rather than...

2024-05-16T18:04:40Z

Employer draws flak for flagging workers getting telemedicine MCs as potential abuse

SINGAPORE: A Singapore employer has characterized the practice of employees procuring medical certificates (MCs) through... The post Employer draws flak for flagging workers getting telemedicine MCs as potential abuse appeared first on The Independent Singapore News - Latest Breaking News

2024-05-17T11:14:18Z

Gorilla squats and crab walking: The five animal exercises for a total-body workout

As someone who considers themselves relatively fit and strong, animal-style exercise is shockingly and humiliatingly hard. Jake Dearden, a trainer, influencer and fitness racer is taking me through some floor moves and instantly I’m reduced to a puce-faced beginner. In my head, I’m aiming for the fluid motion of a cat or the contained power of a pr...

2024-05-17T07:01:48Z

Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Oils

There’s a specific type for all kinds of cooking.

2023-12-01T14:05:43Z