Vitamin B12 is credited for many important functions in the body and chief among them is supporting proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Lacking the vitamin therefore causes the body to undergo a number of unsettling changes. Some of the most serious signs of B12 deficiency…
Europe emerges from lockdown as global virus cases top 3.5m
Millions of Europeans emerged from lockdown on Monday, with hardest-hit Italy leading the way out of its two-month coronavirus confinement. Blue skies greeted Romans as they stepped into a world forever changed by the pandemic that has now infected 3.5 million people. The milestone came as US Secretary of State…
In random test of 500 in Afghan capital, one-third has virus
One-third of 500 random coronavirus tests in Afghanistan’s capital came back positive, health officials said Sunday, raising fears of widespread undetected infections in one of the world’s most fragile states. Neighboring Iran, meanwhile, said it would reopen schools and mosques in some locations, even though the nation has been the…
The Future of Prosthetics Might Be in This Mind-Controlled Bionic Arm
Conventional prostheses typically need to be suctioned to a person’s limb via a tight compression cup. Many amputees find prosthetic sockets uncomfortable and painful, causing many to stop using their prosthesis. Now researchers in Sweden have developed a mind-controlled prosthetic arm that could drastically improve the lives of people who’ve…
High blood pressure – the best oil to lower your risk of deadly hypertension symptoms
High blood pressure is a common condition that affects more than a quarter of all adults in the UK. But, you could lower your risk of developing hypertension by regularly using olive oil with your cooking, it’s been claimed. High blood pressure – which is also known as hypertension –…
Coronavirus warning: The seven official symptoms of COVID-19 – including one common sign
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in almost three and a half million people across the world. The most common warning signs of the infection have been revealed, including the characteristic fever, and a new, continuous cough. The UK has officially passed the peak of the coronavirus…
This is how I'm managing my borderline personality disorder while in lockdown
As we reach week five of lockdown, if you don’t know who Joe Tracini is: you need to stay in more. Joe is a performer (some of you may recognise from Hollyoaks) who has been posting hysterical, parodical dance tutorials all over social media, in an attempt to cheer us…
Vanderpump Rules' Stassi Schroeder Shows Off Her Facial Psoriasis in Makeup-Free Selfie: 'It's a Mood'
View this post on Instagram It’s a mood: roots out, psoriasis covered face… wearing a sweatshirt of myself. A post shared by Stassi Schroeder (@stassischroeder) on May 1, 2020 at 8:10am PDT "I received a lot of comments like, 'You're so brave.' I'm like, 'No. You know what's brave? Going…
Scientists uncover structural basis for SARS-CoV-2 inhibition by Remdesivir
A team of Chinese scientists have reported the high-resolution cryo-EM structure of Remdesivir-bound RNA replicase complex from SARS-CoV-2, the infective virus of COVID-19. The research, published online in Science on May 1, was conducted by Prof. Xu Huaqiang and Prof. Xu Yechun from the Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica (SIMM)…
Why Are Suicide Rates Rising For Middle Aged Men?
When looking at the 10 leading causes of death in America, there’s been a promising trend: The death rates for the big ones—including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes—have been declining. But there’s one big exception: suicide. According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and…