To protect against coronavirus, many of us are researching ways to boost our immune systems. The NHS says that “eating more fruit and veg” is a way to “stay healthy this winter”. So with that being said, it’s important to get more of these products into your diet. Eating soup…
How to stop yourself touching your face during coronavirus pandemic
As more and more people become infected by coronavirus, or COVID-19, health officials continue to underly the importance of not touching your face without washing your hands before. The deadly disease, which has so far killed 35 people in the UK with a total of 1,372 confirmed cases, can be…
Magnetic component in e-cigarettes found to interfere with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator function
An e-cigarette carried in the left breast shirt pocket of a patient with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) caused magnetic reversion, interrupting the ICD’s ability to detect and treat dangerous heart rhythm problems, clinicians report in HeartRhythm Case Reports. The patient was not aware that the e-cigarette has an integrated magnetic…
Newborn tests positive for COVID-19 in London
A newborn in London has tested positive for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, just minutes after being born to a mother who was also infected with the virus, according to news reports. Days prior to giving birth, the woman was admitted to a hospital for symptoms of pneumonia, finding out she…
Anti-inflammatory drugs may worsen Covid-19: French health minister
As of now, The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has stated that the total number of positive cases of the novel coronavirus disease increased to 107 as 12 fresh cases have been reported from Maharashtra. As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise, the French authorities have…
Trump tests negative for virus as US expands Europe travel ban
Credit: CC0 Public Domain President Donald Trump has tested negative for the novel coronavirus, his physician said, following concerns over his exposure to a disease that has paralyzed the globe. Trump agreed to the test after coming in contact with several members of a Brazilian presidential delegation visiting his Florida…
DR ELLIE CANNON: Why aren't we shutting schools?
Why aren’t we shutting schools and what do they mean by social distancing? DR ELLIE CANNON answers the questions she’s most asked while fighting the crisis Over the past few days, I’ve heard time and again that ‘we are not doing enough’ to protect the nation from the threat of…
Vans released a line of sneakers for kids with autism that uses Velcro and muted colors
At least 75% of people with autism spectrum disorder also have sensory issues, which means they can be hypersensitive to certain elements in their environment. Those sensitivities can extend to clothing and shoes. A person with autism might find bright colors, fitted fabrics, seams, and tags uncomfortable. On Wednesday, Vans,…
California: Latest updates on coronavirus
On March 12 (Thursday) California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new executive order to help curb the spread of coronavirus. The order waives the normal waiting period for receiving benefits for those who are newly unemployed or disabled due to COVID-19. One provision also allows the state to take private…
Visceral fat level: How much of the dangerous belly fat do you have? Simple method to use
Visceral fat, as opposed to subcutaneous fat, lies deep within the body. Known as belly fat, it’s the dangerous kind of fat due to its close proximity to vital organs and if left untreated, could lead to life-threatening health complications. Belly fat has been linked to metabolic disturbances and increased…