China stuck rigidly to a zero-COVID policy until December 2022. This included travel restrictions, mass testing and mandatory quarantines. The rapid lifting of this strategy led to a surge of COVID infections across the country. There have been concerns that the Chinese lunar new year travel in January may causeContinue Reading
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday urged people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions to avoid Covid after the dominant omicron subvariants knocked out a key antibody treatment. These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoidContinue Reading
GoodStudio/Shutterstock Guilt is a double-edged sword. It can be a reminder to improve and a motivation to apologise. It can also lead to pathological perfectionism and stress and is also closely associated with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Unfortunately, good and bad guilt are common, and there are few provenContinue Reading
VULNERABLE Brits will get more Covid boosters in spring and next winter – but jabs for low-risk people will be scrapped this year. Ministers today said an autumn 2023 booster rollout will go ahead for high-risk people. PA Healthy people will no longer get Covid vaccines after this year[/caption] AndContinue Reading
People with neurodevelopmental conditions are more likely to suffer from mental health problems. Black Salmon/ Shutterstock Autistic people and people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often experience anxiety and depression. When these conditions occur together, though – as they often do – it can be hard to unpick whichContinue Reading
Life sciences and medical diagnostics company Danaher (DHR) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fourth quarter. We view the dip in the stock as unjustified and an opportunity. Revenue increased nearly 10% on a core basis to $8.37 billion, well above estimates of $7.9 billion, according to Refinitiv. AdjustedContinue Reading
WOMEN are being urged to book in a smear test to reduce their risk of deadly cancer. The NHS today issued a call for anyone eligible for a cervical screening to come forward. Getty Practice Nurse/doctor doing smear test[/caption] Around 4.6million women — a third — haven’t taken up theContinue Reading
Apple cider vinegar is said to help with weight loss, heart health, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Shutterstock/VasiliyBudarin Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking and medicine. It’s thought to help with a wide range ofContinue Reading
The UK, Canada and the US are all reportedly experiencing shortages of over-the-counter cold and flu medications. Mircea Maties/ Shutterstock This winter has been one of the worst on record for the NHS. Ambulance and A&E waiting times are at all-time highs, and many are struggling to access emergency treatment.Continue Reading
A blood glucose control system with the help of a smartphone and a meter that is fixed to the skin. Ute Grabowsky | Photothek | Getty Images The internet of things to remote monitor and manage common health issues has been growing steadily, led by diabetes patients. About one outContinue Reading