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Recently, new research led by the nutritional epidemiologist at the Nuffield Department of Population Health at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, Tammy Tong, highlights how different foods can lead to an increased risk of a different type of stroke in people. Previously, research has identified several risk factors for having a stroke…
At the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in Italy, the country was among the worst-struck by the virus and had one of the highest numbers of infections as well as mortality rates. In order to control the worsening health crisis, the country adopted some of the strictest coronavirus-related policies. From the month of March to…
Children’s health is among the biggest debates amongst the medical community during the present times, especially after the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Even though there has been more awareness regarding the issue in the past few years, many kids are experiencing an increased number of health problems. Investigation on the problems faced by children…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic now has nearly four million confirmed cases worldwide with an increasing death toll. Though a few countries have seemingly controlled the spread of the infection, health experts have noted a resurgence of the virus merely a few days after easing of pandemic-related restrictions in countries such as Denmark and China. The…
Recently, a new Position paper published on the behalf of the Global Hygiene Council (GHC) explores the effect of improved everyday hygienic practices on the health of an individual and found that common habits such as handwashing reduce the likelihood of contracting infections by fifty percent. In addition, the lowered risk of having infections in…
In the coming weeks, the weather is likely to change and pave the way for the spread of flu and common cold among people. On top of it, people living in the states of the US which are experiencing wildfires may also be more prone to developing irritation and allergy due to the toxic smoke…
With the coronavirus pandemic accelerating in different parts of the world, people are taking multiple preventive measures in addition to the ones imposed by the government on a national level for maximum protection and lower risk of contracting the infection. Amongst the official guidelines on safeguarding oneself from coronavirus infection, the World Health Organization has…
Recently, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other major health authorities have updated their official guidelines on prevention of COVID-19 and added that common people should also opt for wearing fabric masks when going outdoors for any purpose. The instruction is especially recommended to those who have jobs that…
Recently, new research, whose findings appear in the Journal of American Heart Association, looks at the prevalence and risk of developing heart disease and high levels of stress at workplaces. More specifically, the researchers were interested in seeing whether work-related stress can be a contributing factor in cardiovascular diseases. The research confirms that psychosocial including…
Recently, a new study, which was conducted by researchers at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, shows that life expectancy rates around the world may decrease due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, especially in countries that have a high number of cases and a death toll. Although the effect is likely to temporary, it…