Aspirin has been called a wonder drug. And it’s easy to see why. It’s inexpensive, its side effects are well-known and generally minor. And since it was developed in the 1890s, it’s been shown to provide a number of potential benefits, such as relieving pain, bringing down a fever, and preventing heart attacks and strokes.… Read More »
FRIDAY, Sept. 25, 2020 — There may be a slightly increased risk of autism for each week a child is born before or after 40 weeks of gestation, according to a new study. Researchers are still trying to pinpoint the causes of autism, but both genetic and environmental factors are believed to play a role.… Read More »
Now, more than ever, we need to change our eating and health habits to boost that all-important immune system. With COVID-19 cases back on the rise, it seems only sensible that we do all we can to get fit and healthy – and that means focussing on losing weight. Frightening statistics have revealed that men… Read More »
COVID-19 has swept across the globe, infecting millions and resulting in hundreds of thousands of deaths. Substantial resources have been invested into understanding individual vulnerability in order to protect those at greatest risk. Age is the most often cited risk factor; 75% of US deaths have been in people over the age of 65, while… Read More »
High cholesterol is the name given to having too much of a fatty substance in your blood. This substance, known as cholesterol, can lead to blockages in your blood vessels. Blocked blood vessels raises the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as it limits the blood supply to the heart and the rest of the… Read More »
Health News A father and daughter adjust protective face masks worn to prevent coronavirus at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest outside of the White House on June 12, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images) Black and Latino children are more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 complications than their white counterparts,… Read More »