Most of us have experienced unwanted calls at home. This is in spite of efforts by regulators, including the Information Commissioner’s Office and Ofcom, whose…
Developing resilience is an important tool to help you deal with coronavirus and the surge in cases
We’re all exhausted and pushed to the limit by months of social distancing, and the recent news that cases are climbing in many states is…
Scientists explore replacing lockdowns with weekly testing of all residents to control coronavirus spread
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. and one in the U.S. has suggested a novel way to control the spread…
COVID-19 hospitalization up with prednisone in rheumatic disease
(HealthDay)—For patients with rheumatic disease with COVID-19, glucocorticoids are associated with increased odds of hospitalization, according to a study published in the July issue of…
Chill Out With These Sensual & Soothing Yoga-Inspired Sex Positions
If you’re someone who loves really feeling in touch with your body, it’s no surprise if you’re into yoga, meditation and anything that prioritizes that…
Prone position ups oxygenation in patients with severe COVID-19
(HealthDay)—The use of the prone position for awake, spontaneously breathing patients with COVID-19-related severe hypoxemic respiratory failure is associated with improved oxygenation, according to a…
When you sleep with a weighted blanket every night, this is what happens to your body
Weighted blankets have become the rising star of the booming sleep industry. According to a 2018 report by Prescient & Strategic Intelligence, approximately $69.5 billion is spent annually on…
Researchers design bluetooth stethoscope with a 50-foot range to help healthcare practitioners stay safe
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed a serious issue for doctors and nurses assessing a patient’s heart and lungs with a traditional stethoscope. Many healthcare practitioners…
Diabetic mice improve with retrievable millimeter-thick cell-laden hydrogel fiber
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) results from an irreversible autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing pancreatic β-cells requiring life-long substitution of insulin. In a new study, researchers…
How helpful are support dogs for kids with autism?
(HealthDay)—Therapy dogs may help some children with autism improve their social skills, but this approach doesn’t work in all cases, a new study finds. Many…