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The approval and distribution of coronavirus vaccines have given hope to people as it brings the world one step closer to ending the pandemic. Currently, two vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, are being administered in the US. Both are highly effective and rarely cause serious side effects. However, some people may still be hesitant to get…
A new study published in the British Medical Journal shows that maintaining a low carbohydrate diet strictly for a time period of six months can help in the active remission of type 2 diabetes in people with the health condition. Prior to the research, it has already been established that people with diabetes are usually…
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease that can affect anyone who goes for unprotected sex. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regards nearly 80% of American citizens at risk of contracting this disease at any point in their life. That’s why it recommends getting an HPV vaccine as soon as…
Recently, health professionals in the United Kingdom have highlighted a new sign of coronavirus infection that appears in many cases but is neglected – mouth ulcers. Also known as COVID-19 tongue, the sign is not uncommon and was also seen in cases during the early days of the pandemic. However, the symptom is not listed…
Can money buy happiness? Many people would suggest it can’t but there is scientific evidence that money can definitely buy happiness. Matthew Killingsworth from Wharton School at Penn’s University says that scientists from all disciplines are trying to understand this risk and it is something which should be explained now. Killingsworth tried to collect data…
Fried food is often criticized for negatively affecting health but a recent study has highlighted its role in increasing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. This study is published in the journal Heart, online. According to this study, the popular western diet doesn’t ensure good health. But which food or food combination negatively affects…
Abdominal pains are common and from a changed dietary pattern to an infection, it could be anything. But if you are experiencing unexplained chronic abdominal pain, there are high chances that you are suffering from a gut infection that needs a complete medical evaluation and treatment planning. A recent study from the journal Nature highlights a…
The struggle to find a cure for COVID-19 is still in continuation but this time this potential treatment has been coined on the basis of an actual research study. The American researchers have found that a common aromatic herb from Asia, called sweet wormwood can inhibit the replication of deadly coronavirus. However, these results are…
Yes, an apple a day can keep the doctor away from you but eating too many apples can be more than dangerous for you. It sounds unbelievable that a healthy fruit like an apple can never go wrong for a person, but it is actually true and nutritionists also emphasize controlling the portion while eating…
Coronavirus affects every person differently and the infected one experiences one or many mild to severe symptoms. While the risk of infection is still persistent and the health experts estimate it to become higher after holidays, there are many things that can provide protection from it. For example, you can try using pumpkin seed milk…