More children and young people are being hospitalized with colds and respiratory problems than ever after the Covid pandemic, official data suggests. Experts have repeatedly warned lockdowns and measures used to contain Covid like face masks also suppressed the spread of germs which are crucial for building a strong immune system in children. A retrospective … Read more
Women are at greater risk of missing a potentially deadly heart disease diagnosis because their symptoms are more subtle than men, leading cardiologists warns Signs that a woman is suffering from heart disease can often be more subtle than they are for men, leading to them being missed Early diagnosis of heart disease allows for … Read more
Physical activity guidelines laid out by U.S. health officials – markers that a vast majority of Americans are not reaching – are still inadequate for a person who wants to maximize their lifespan, a new study finds. Researchers from Harvard University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, found that reaching guidelines set by the Department of Health and … Read more
Scientists create insulin tablet that can be taken orally, replacing injections diabetics must currently give themselves multiple times a day A team at the University of British Columbia has developed an insulin pill that is just as effective as injections of the hormone The pill can successfully deliver the dosage to the liver instead of … Read more
Pet owners in Los Angeles County are being offered free COVID-19 testing for animals and pets, despite no recent reported cases of the disease among animals in the area. Veterinary Public Health has received funding from the State and Regional Epidemiological Council (CSTE) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor evidence … Read more