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A combination of different healthy lifestyle habits such as being physically active, not smoking and a high-quality diet can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center examined data on nearly 3,000 people from two longitudinal studies run by the National Institute for Aging. They found that people in the dataset … Read more
A £5 steroid reduces the risk of dying from coronavirus by a third in patients on ventilators, a major British trial has found. In the biggest coronavirus breakthrough to date, dexamethasone was also shown to save the lives of a fifth of Covid-19 sufferers with moderate illness receiving oxygen. The results from the RECOVERY trial suggest the … Read more
A rapid coronavirus testing machine could halve the time it takes to diagnose patients and help to free up space on wards, an NHS hospital has found. Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has been trialling portable machines called Samba II after being the first NHS hospital to receive them in April. They can diagnose Covid-19 in less … Read more
Deep-cleaned rooms, no football tournaments and buffets ‘reduced to a minimum’: Tui reveals its 10-point plan for post-lockdown holidays The plan says that restaurants will have fewer tables but longer opening hours Guests will also be encouraged to check into their hotel room via their phones Food and drinks will be served to guests by … Read more
Contact tracing reduces the time taken to isolate people with COVID-19 by nearly two days, making it key to controlling the spread of coronavirus, a new study claims. Chinese researchers claim contact tracing reduced time taken to isolate infected people from an average of 4.6 days down to 2.7 days. The study was based on … Read more
Vanuatu is smashed by 235km/h winds as category five Tropical Cyclone Harold reduces entire villages to ruins By Australian Associated Press Published: 03:56 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 03:57 BST, 7 April 2020 In Vanuatu, homes have been destroyed and livelihoods ruined by Tropical Cyclone Harold, which passed through the country’s northern islands as … Read more
‘It saved me!’ Rebecca Judd reveals her bizarre home remedy that reduces inflammation and soreness during breastfeeding By Monique Friedlander For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:44 GMT, 10 March 2020 | Updated: 04:57 GMT, 10 March 2020 She’s the glamorous WAG with a taste for the finer things in life. But when it comes dealing … Read more
YouTube has decreased the amount of conspiracy videos it recommends but still struggles to rein in content pushing climate change denial and ancient aliens, study says Researchers say that YouTube has mitigated conspiracy videos on its platform A study assessed 8 million videos over 15 months Conspiracies are now recommended 40 percent less than when … Read more
Eating a Mediterranean diet could help keep the mind sharp and reduce frailty in old age, researchers have found. Retired adults in five countries followed either a diet rich in healthy fats and fruit and vegetables or continued their normal diet for one year. Researchers analysed stool samples and found the Mediterranean-style diet boosted bacteria in the … Read more
After marijuana is legalized in a state, fewer people seek chronic pain diagnoses and treatment, but more wind up in hospitals being treated for car crash injuries, overdoses or alcohol poisoning, according to a new study. Marijuana is now legal in the majority of US states and many see it as a win, offering better … Read more