Anyone who’s tried to lose weight will know these nine frustrating words: The last five pounds are the hardest to lose. You are about to reach your target weight, but all of a sudden the scale has stopped moving, even though you are still following the same healthy diet, lifestyle and exercise routine. There is … Read more
A healthy diet and lifestyle can help maintain cholesterol levels Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood. The buildup of cholesterol levels, beyond normal levels, can pose serious health risks, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Although there are different types of cholesterol, LDL (low density lipoprotein) is the one that is harmful … Read more
Beverages are sometimes swept under the rug when it comes to skincare, but considering that you’re drinking much more frequently throughout the day than eating a meal or snack, it’s important to remember that the drinks you drink have as much impact as what you eat. Drinking enough water is obviously important, but it’s also … Read more
CNN — When Covid-19 patients under the age of 5 also test positive for another respiratory virus, they tend to get sicker and develop more severe disease, a new study has found. Among hospitalized children under age 5, testing positive for Covid-19 and another respiratory virus at the same time is associated with about twice … Read more
It is a practice favored by Lena Dunham, Tom Hanks and Lady Gaga to boost their concentration and bring calm in an often busy and distracted world. Now researchers have found evidence that frequent meditation over several years can help alter the human gut – boosting the body’s immune system and reducing the risk of … Read more
Flu trends in King County appear to have peaked at the moment, but epidemiologists say our already unusual virus season means the next few months could still be unpredictable. The region’s respiratory infection season hit harder and earlier than usual this fall, but recent county data provides evidence that the flu is easing in King … Read more
Despite intensive public health efforts to halt the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent emergence of the highly transmissible, extremely drug-resistant, and profoundly immune-evading SARS-CoV-2 subvariant XBB.1.5 puts the global community on nerves . What is XBB.1.5? In the SARS-CoV-2 lineage naming convention, the prefix “X” denotes a pedigree resulting from genetic recombination between two or more … Read more
For humans, nighttime sleepiness plays an important role in health: it allows people to think clearly, function efficiently, and gives the brain a chance to cleanse itself.. Most adults need seven to nine hours of sleep per night, according to the National Sleep Foundation (opens in a new tab), yet some people only have five … Read more
Despite intensive public health efforts to halt the COVID-19 pandemic, the recent emergence of the highly transmissible, extremely drug-resistant, and profoundly immune-evading SARS-CoV-2 subvariant XBB.1.5 puts the global community on nerves . What is XBB.1.5? In the SARS-CoV-2 lineage naming convention, the prefix “X” denotes a pedigree resulting from genetic recombination between two or more … Read more
Moderna Inc. announced on Tuesday that a late-stage trial found its experimental respiratory syncytial virus messenger RNA vaccine to be 83.7% effective in preventing at least two symptoms in adults 60 and older. RSV produces symptoms similar to those of a cold and can kill young children and older adults. It causes approximately 14,000 deaths … Read more