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
BRITS have been urged to protect themselves against norovirus after cases surged by almost a third in two weeks. Infections are 34 per cent higher than the five-season average and have surpassed pre Covid levels, new data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows. UKHSA The chart above showsContinue Reading
The northern hemisphere has seen a surge in winter viruses. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Over the past month or two, many northern hemisphere countries including the US and the UK have seen a large wave of respiratory viral infections. These include RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), flu and COVID in all ages, asContinue Reading
Though this genetic form of Alzheimer's only affects around 1% of the population, it provides useful information on how the disease progresses. Atthapon Raksthaput/ Shutterstock Though Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide, there’s still no cure for the condition – and treatment options are limited. While recentContinue Reading
SPANISH holidaymakers have been advised to wear face masks indoors in venues in Andalusia. Andalusia, a popular region with British holidaymakers, has recommended mask wearing inside, as Covid cases rise in the country. Getty Spanish holidaymakers have been advised to wear face masks indoors in venues in Andalusia[/caption] The governmentContinue Reading
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks. Safest cities: people’s perceptions A report published by the U.K.-based insurance company William Russell ranked the “safest citiesContinue Reading
McKee spent close to 1,500 hours running to complete his challenge. i am adventure/ Shutterstock For many runners, a marathon is a lifetime achievement. But a British man named Gary McKee took marathon running to another level by running one a day for 365 days in 2022 to raise moneyContinue Reading
Passengers prepare to enter Shenzhen through the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point on the first day of the resumption of normal travel between Hong Kong and mainland China on Jan. 8, 2023, in Hong Kong. Li Zhihua | China News Service | Getty Images Mainland China’s move awayContinue Reading
