An early start to the strep A infections season in the UK could be a knock-on effect of the Covid-19 pandemic, a senior heath official has said. At least six children have died with strep A infection since September, leading the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to issue a rare alert on Friday evening. On … Read more
Cesar Franco is the first person in the UK to undergo a double lung transplant as a result of a Covid-19 infection. He spent five months in St Thomas’ hospital on the NHS’s highest level of live support, with an Ecmo machine effectively breathing for him. When doctors told him his only chance of survival … Read more
“It’s tough enough to make it through the holiday season without gaining weight. People with diabetes face a bigger challenge with the upcoming parties and family gatherings,” says Nadia Al-Samarrie. Planning for a festive holiday party goes a long way. Once you make these tips a habit, going to parties will not derail you from maintaining good … Read more
How fitness impacts physical and mental health for type 1 diabetics This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We’ll assume you’re ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More Privacy & Cookies Policy Source link
White House public health officials offered cautious optimism that Americans could begin to move on from coronavirus, but cautioned that keeping immunity vaccination up-to-date and combating scientific disinformation remained key for the country to successfully emerge from the three-year Covid-19 pandemic. “If you look at where we were a year ago at this time, when … Read more
Warning: This story contains content that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. The Mental Health & Addictions Provincial Crisis Line can be reached at 1-888-429-8167. More resources are listed below. Three years after her daughter lost her battle with her mental health struggles, Kelly Mitchell is still coming to terms with … Read more
Three Europe-based researchers have attempted to summarize what we know about dietary changes over the course of human and cultural evolution, and the effects on our health. Well worth a read if you have the time, intelligence, and interest in the paleo diet. A quote: Perhaps the most significant aspect of the present concerns the … Read more
By Nadia Al-Samarrie In this special Low-Carb Holiday Recipe digital magazine, we bring you some easy-to-make traditional dishes (and some not so traditional) that you can prepare for warm and festive holiday meals. The recipes are excerpted from the “Sugar Happy Kitchen.” (Input The Sugar Happy Kitchen in your browser to reach our online site.) … Read more
Apricots (Prunus armeniaca) are stone fruits also known as Armenian plums. Round and yellow, they look like a smaller version of a peach but share the tartness of purple plums. They’re extremely nutritious and have many health benefits, such as improved digestion and eye health. Here are nine health and nutrition benefits of apricots. 1. Very … Read more
Diabetes Health I watch all these friends with diabetes who own their diabetes. They appear to master it. They have gadgets and gizmos, and they know how to use them. The lines on their blood sugar graphs look amazingly steady. I’m unsure if they master it or are just posting a series of good days. … Read more