A Norwegian cruise ship line halted all trips and apologized Monday for procedural errors after an outbreak of coronavirus on one ship infected at least 5 passengers and 36 crew. Health authorities fear the ship could have infected dozens of towns and villages along Norway’s western coast. The 41 people…
Macular degeneration may increase severity of Covid-19, cause death
People with age-related macular degeneration – an eye disorder caused by overactive immune system — are at greater risk of developing severe complications and dying from COVID-19, according to a study. Complement, one of the immune system’s oldest branches may be influencing the severity of COVID-19 disease, said the researchers…
Human brain is not more efficient than other mammals' brains
Brain scans of more than 100 mammalian species, including humans, reveal that the efficiency of information transfer in the brain is the same in all mammals, regardless of size. The mammalian brain consists of two sides, or hemispheres, which nerve tracts, also known as axons, connect. The two hemispheres share…
High blood pressure: Walking this many steps a day could lower your reading
It may sound confusing, but if you have a reading of 140/90mmHg, you’ve got a high blood pressure. The first number is known as the systolic blood pressure, while the second number is known as the diastolic blood pressure. Together, they accurately tell you whether your blood pressure is in…
Clinician burnout correlates with volume of EHR patient call messages
It’s no secret that health IT-associated clinician burnout – especially where electronic health record usage is concerned – is widespread. But a new study seeks to identify which individual EHR elements might be most associated with burnout. The study, published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics…
Garth Brooks Confirms His Youngest Daughter Had COVID-19
Leaning on family. Garth Brooks confirmed his youngest daughter, Allie, had the novel coronavirus, after revealing his camp was potentially exposed to the virus earlier in the month. Stars Who Tested Positive for Coronavirus “As a parent, nobody knows what COVID is going to do in the future, so you…
All Grown Up! See Blue Ivy's Cameo in Beyonce's 'Black Is King' Trailer
Stealing the show! Beyoncé’s 8-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, looked all grown up in the Wednesday, July 28, trailer for her mom’s Black Is King visual album. Inside Beyonce and Jay-Z’s Daughter Blue Ivy’s Hollywood Life The Grammy winner, 38, kicked off the Disney+ trailer saying, “To live without reflection for…
UK extends coronavirus isolation period
Britain on Thursday extended the period of coronavirus self-isolation from seven to 10 days, as fears grew over a surge in cases. The UK’s chief medical officers said scientific evidence now showed that people with the virus have a “real possibility of infectiousness between 7 and 9 days”. “It is…
Coronavirus warning – does your throat feel like this? The hidden sign of COVID-19
Coronavirus is an infectious disease that has been confirmed in more than 17 million people across the world. You could be at risk of the deadly infection if you develop a sore throat, it’s been claimed. The UK lockdown is slowly being eased, as shoppers are now allowed to explore…
Dementia warning – the six foods you should avoid or risk Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is the name given to a group of symptoms linked to an ongoing decline in brain function. You could lower your risk of the neurodegenerative condition by simply avoiding six key foods, it’s been claimed. There are a number of different types of dementia, and the most common in…
