Doping With Erythropoietin against COVID-19 Erythropoietin is a hormone that encourages the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes). Many of the Epo was known by the Doping scandals in the Sport. Now, Researchers report that the drugs could also help in the fight against serious COVID-19-course of a disease. In…
S.Africa reports 10,000 new infections in record 24-hour surge
South Africa on Saturday reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus infections, the highest daily jump on record for the country as it hurtles towards an anticipated spike. Daily tallies released by the health ministry showed 10,853 new confirmed COVID-19 cases, taking the cumulative tally since March when the virus first…
Type 2 diabetes: Expert recommends supplement to balance blood sugar levels
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to naturally balance blood sugar levels. Instead, high blood sugar levels can cause serious damage to the body. To help combat this ill effect, try one supplement known to help diabetics. Dr Sarah Brewer has noticed how a blend of Ayurvedic…
Michael Ball health: Singer’s ‘totally debilitating’ condition – what are the symptoms?
Michael Ball, 58, is an actor, singer and broadcaster who first gained notoriety when he made his West End debut in 1985 playing Marius Pontmercy in the original production of Les Miserables – a musical which still today attracts audiences from around the world. Michael went on to star in the equally…
Docetaxel: Chemotherapy drug likely to be less effective in overweight, obese women with breast cancer
Treatment with docetaxel, a common chemotherapy drug, might have lesser benefits for breast cancer patients who are overweight or obese, according to new research. An international team of researchers based this conclusion on a retrospective analysis of data from a large clinical trial. Their study was published in the Journal…
Model sells naked photos to raise money for Lyme disease treatment
Michelle De Feo, a model who lives on a farm in Essex, was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2016 – and is now selling nude photos online to fund her treatment. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that’s spread to humans by infected ticks. Often, the person affected will develop…
Neurological symptoms described in children with COVID-19
Children with COVID-19 may present with new neurological symptoms involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, and splenial changes on imaging, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Neurology. Omar Abdel-Mannan, M.D., from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, and colleagues reported neurological manifestations of…
Compulsive internet use by teens linked to emotional issues
A new study has found internet addiction in teenagers leads to difficulty regulating emotions. However there was no evidence that pre-existing emotional issues are a predictor of obsessive internet use. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Emotion, the paper is the first longitudinal study to examine the connection between internet addiction…
More Than 100 Students in Greek System at University Of Washington Positive for COVID-19
Michelle Ma, a spokeswoman for the university, told CBS News that more than 800 students have been tested in response to the uptick in cases. Updated results are expected to be announced next week. "Within 24 hours, we set up a site nearby the Greek houses and apartments for students…
Coronavirus Infections Up in 36 States as U.S. Sets New Daily Record Ahead of July 4
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories In an effort to contain the virus during the holiday weekend, Los Angeles County announced that its…