Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than nine and a half million people across the world. You could be at risk of the virus if you develop a high fever or a new continuous cough, it’s been confirmed. The UK lockdown is slowly being eased,…
Stop smoking: Expert discusses addiction and how to quit the habit with hypnosis
Stopping smoking comes with a host of benefits, from allowing you to breath more easily to improved fertility. Established and highly accredited hypnotherapist, Susan Hepburn spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk to discuss how the power of the mind could help you quit for good. READ MORE How to live longer: Drink to…
Birthday party leaves 18 in Texas family with coronavirus
A surprise birthday party that resulted in 18 people testing positive for the coronavirus has left a North Texas man horrified as his father continues to fight for his life in a hospital intensive care unit. Ron Barbosa, who is married to a doctor and refused to attend the May…
Improving the Health, Safety, and Longevity of the Warfighter
The U.S. Military Health System, serving more than 9.5 million beneficiaries worldwide, including active duty service members, veterans, and military family members, is undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation. As announced in October 2018, the Department of Defense will be ushering in remarkable changes to the way it does business,…
Pregnancy may make COVID-19 more severe, new study suggests
Pregnancy may increase the risk of severe COVID-19, a new study suggests. Pregnant women were more likely to require admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) or use of a ventilator, compared with people who weren’t pregnant. However, pregnant women don’t appear to be at increased risk of death from…
Ireland makes masks mandatory as lockdown eases further
The Irish government on Thursday confirmed that churches, cinemas, theatres, cafes and restaurants will reopen next week as the coronavirus lockdown eases, but face coverings will become mandatory on public transport. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar also said the 14-day mandatory quarantine for visitors would be eased for some countries…
US virus cases continue to rise at near-record rate
The number of new coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. stood near an all-time high Thursday, hovering close to the peak reached in late April during some of the darkest and deadliest days of the crisis. While greatly expanded testing probably accounts for some of the increase, experts say…
Drop in infant mortality mainly due to drop across maternal age
(HealthDay)—Most of the decline in infant mortality rates from 2000 to 2017 was due to declines in rates across maternal age groups, according to the June 25 National Vital Statistics Reports, a publication from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Anne K. Driscoll, Ph.D., and Danielle M. Ely,…
Boots winter flu jab: How to get vaccinated – will it protect against coronavirus?
Boots is rolling out its winter flu jab service across the UK it announced earlier today. New safety measures and processes have been adopted in store to ensure the experience for customers and colleagues is as safe as possible when someone comes in for their flu jab or another pharmacy…
Coronavirus symptoms update: The warning sign in your testicles to watch out for
Data capturing the total number of cases and deaths seen in the UK over the last five months reflects the sheer scale of devastation the virus has wrought on the region. 2020 will mark one of the gloomiest chapters in recent memory, particularly if the recession proves to be as…