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(HealthDay)—Stress from social distancing and isolation to stop the spread of COVID-19 can lead to increased family violence at home, Tulane University experts say. These changes in routine can upset kids, who may lash out and test limits. Stress from bad behavior, along with financial and other concerns can result in angry outbursts—even verbal and physical abuse, said Dr. Charles […]
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Many patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remain unresponsive after surviving critical illness. Investigators led by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) now describe a patient with severe COVID-19 who, despite prolonged unresponsiveness and structural brain abnormalities, demonstrated functionally intact brain connections and weeks later he recovered the ability to follow commands. The case, which is published in […]
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Eating healthy is difficult as it is, but most of us are lucky enough to know that once we’re asleep at night, it’s highly unlikely that any further foodstuffs are going to make their way past our lips. For those suffering with nocturnal eating disorders, or NEDs, however, being unconscious doesn’t necessarily mean they’re done eating for the day (or […]
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Low back pain is a common disorder among Britons. Nearly everyone is affected by it at some time. For most people affected by low back pain, symptoms often improve over time and a return to normal activities ensues. However, a small proportion develop chronic and long-lasting pain. Fortunately, there are some easy-to-do exercises one can perform at home to help the […]
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Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 11 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the virus if you develop a numb fizzing pain all over your body, it’s been claimed. The UK lockdown is slowly being eased, as shoppers are now allowed to explore the high-street in England, provided they […]
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Dry skin is a resultant of the skin not retaining sufficient moisture to keep it soft and supple. This might happen as a result of frequent bathing, use of harsh soaps, or certain medical conditions. In the case of colder climates, dry skin can also stem from the cold, dry winter air. Moisturisers, which rehydrate the top layer of the […]
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BARNEY CALMAN: After cystic fibrosis sufferers finally get a ‘wonder drug’ after endless talks, it’s time to ask – did it really have to be this difficult? Dare we dream? Amid the flurry of tweets in response to our articles over the past fortnight that predicted the Government would soon strike a deal for a lifesaving cystic fibrosis drug, this […]
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The World Health Organization has updated its account of the early stages of the COVID crisis to say it was alerted by its own office in China, and not by China itself, to the first pneumonia cases in Wuhan. The UN health body has been accused by US President Donald Trump of failing to provide the information needed to stem […]
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Bed bugs are parasites easily picked up on trains, planes and in hotels, spreading into one’s home. Generally, it takes at least seven weeks for a bed bug to grow from an egg to an adult. Smelling this odour could mean you’re in trouble and may have a bed bug infestation. READ MORE Vitamin B12 deficiency: Three warning signs on […]
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Many countries around the world recommend that people wear masks in public as part of their strategy to curb the pandemic. We look at why some people do not wear masks and discuss what scientific evidence says about wearing them. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and other experts have debated whether the general public should wear face […]
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