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One Major Side Effect of Eating Too Many Apples

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but there are dangerous side effects of eating too many apples, too.

2021-03-07T11:20:48Z

Anxiety and boredom led to increase in people smoking during pandemic

2021-03-05T13:25:34Z

Should You See A Doctor If You Have A Cough That Won’t Go Away?

A cough may not be a cause of concern but once it becomes persistent, it may be time to treat it right away The post Should You See A Doctor If You Have A Cough That Won’t Go Away? appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-02-19T06:29:28Z

Mums, It Is NOT Normal For Your Baby’s Tooth To Get Chipped! Here’s Why

A chipped tooth isn't usually anything serious but it should still be provided with immediate attention The post Mums, It Is NOT Normal For Your Baby’s Tooth To Get Chipped! Here’s Why appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-02-28T02:53:47Z

The biggest medical advances of the 2010s

Over the past 10 years, we've seen major medical advances in the treatment of illnesses like cancer and diabetes. Researchers have also developed devices that not only help doctors work better, but improve patients' quality of life.

2021-03-06T15:07:16Z

NHS faces 'hidden backlog' of six million patients awaiting treatment due to pandemic

NHS faces 'hidden backlog' of six million patients awaiting treatment due to pandemic

2021-03-07T14:58:10Z

Accidentally Trashed, Thawed or Expired: Reports of Covid Vaccine Spoilage

As the speed of covid vaccinations picks up, so do the reports of doses going to waste.

2021-03-05T17:59:06Z

Wait, Where Is The Flu This Year?

Before the 2020-2021 flu season began, experts were warning of an influenza-and-COVID-19 “twindemic” — a viral mash-up that could wreak havoc on the United States healthcare system. The main concern was that we’d see an increase in hospitalizations from the seasonal flu, putting even more of a strain on already overtaxed hospitals. But it appears that those worries may have been unfounded. The flu has all but disappeared this year. Between...

2021-03-04T21:00:14Z

Menopausal women could get new workplace protections

Menopausal women could get new workplace protections

2021-03-06T06:15:31Z

A tale of two running kits: What Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock’s workout gear tells us about them

A tale of two running kits: What Boris Johnson and Matt Hancock’s workout gear tells us about them

2021-03-05T15:51:03Z

Large number of Covid-19 survivors 'will experience cognitive complications'

2021-03-05T13:25:35Z

Doctors Warn "Do Not Get" COVID Vaccine if You Have This Condition

“People with a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to any component of the COVID-19 vaccine should NOT receive the vaccine."

2021-03-07T14:38:49Z

5 Simple Alterations To Your Diet To Help Prevent Diabetes

Here's how you can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes

2021-02-23T00:06:13Z

Young People May Have More Side Effects From the COVID Vaccine - Doctors Explain Why

Not everyone who gets vaccinated for COVID-19 has side effects.

2021-03-05T18:35:48Z

Eat this before and after a workout

Properly fuelling your body before and after workouts is the most optimal way to prevent injury, increase fitness, and see results as you pursue your physical goals. Not all foods are created equal, however, and some lend themselves much better to serving as the ideal physical fuel.

2021-03-07T17:57:25Z

Bernie Sanders Wants Us To Start Dating Again

Bernie Sanders has been hard at work fighting for workers rights, among other things. On Friday morning, Sanders proposed an amendment to the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that would raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 — which he called a “starvation wage” — to $15. The Senate ultimately rejected the demand for a $15 minimum wage. But that’s not all that Sen. Sanders has been advocating for. He has also apparently taken up young...

2021-03-05T19:17:30Z

Virus Expert Just Warned We Are in "Eye of the Hurricane"

Just recently, COVID variants made up "4% of the viruses we were seeing in communities across the country. Today it's up to 30 to 40%.

2021-03-07T17:24:16Z

Why You Should Be Cautious About Going to the Gym, Even If You've Had the COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine feels like the light at the end of a very long, dark tunnel, but while getting the vaccine yourself is the first step in regaining some sense of normalcy, it's going to be a while before we can go back to business as usual.

2021-03-05T01:34:49Z

3 New Menu Items Cracker Barrel Is Releasing This Spring

Cracker Barrel unveiled a couple of new heat n' serve meals, perfect for no-fuss family dinners, even for Easter.

2021-03-07T12:50:59Z

Rapid Covid tests sell out in Germany on first day

Germans flocked to supermarket chain Aldi on Saturday to snap up the first rapid coronavirus tests to go on sale nationwide, with stocks selling out within hours. Tests will also go on sale at major drug store chains and other outlets in the coming days.

2021-03-06T14:20:19Z

This Popular Vet-Recommended Flea Collar Has Been Linked to Over 1,600 Pet Deaths

Seresto, a popular vet-recommended flea and tick collar for pets, has been linked to 1,698 dog deaths and over 75,000 incident reports - 1,000 of which include human harm.

2021-03-04T22:22:58Z

4 Brand-New Instagram and YouTube Live Workouts Guaranteed to Get Your Muscles Shaking

We get it: sometimes you want to target one specific part of your body in your workouts; other times you're ready to put your full body on full blast.

2021-03-08T00:29:11Z

Meet the British canoeing stars who have turned attention to impact of contraception in pursuit of Olympic glory

Meet the British canoeing stars who have turned attention to impact of contraception in pursuit of Olympic glory

2021-03-07T08:57:08Z

I'm a Doctor and Warn You Don't Go Here Even if It's Open

"Indoor spaces create an ideal environment for the spread of COVID-19. To avoid getting sick, Don't Share Your Air," says Doctor Nissola.

2021-03-07T13:23:38Z

Yellow Watery Diarrhea in Babies: Everything You Need to Know About It

Your baby make take some time to feel better but there are a few things you can do to ensure faster recovery The post Yellow Watery Diarrhea in Babies: Everything You Need to Know About It appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-02-22T17:58:12Z

21 Subtle Signs You've Already Had COVID

Because the coronavirus has a spectrum of symptoms it can go unnoticed. Read on to discover the 21 subtle signs you've already had it.

2020-10-21T11:17:22Z

We Just Discovered The Easiest Healthy Hack for Oatmeal

While oatmeal is among the healthiest breakfast foods, dietitians gave us one tip to make them even better for you.

2021-03-07T14:36:26Z

Sure Ways to Never Forget Anything, Say Experts

If your forgetfulness is driving you crazy, check out these techniques, and lifestyle changes you can make to improve your memory.

2020-11-28T15:37:22Z

Why It’s Probably Time To Stop Taking Personality Tests

The following article contains spoilers for HBO Max’s Persona: The Dark Truth Behind Personality Tests. The first time I remember taking a personality test similar to The Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (the one I took was a free, rip-off version of the actual test) was on a late-night road trip from Iowa to Illinois with a close friend. As I drove and sipped gas station coffee, my friend asked me questions such as: “Do you agree or disagree that...

2021-03-05T16:16:39Z

How Navajo Nation Activist Allie Young Is Helping Protect Her Community From COVID-19

At the height of the pandemic, Navajo Nation - which spans more than 27,000 square miles of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah - reported the highest per-capita deaths in the country.

2021-03-05T23:59:34Z

No, Johnson & Johnson’s Vaccine Isn’t “Less Effective” — Here’s Why

A vial of the Johnson & Johnson Janssen Covid-19 vaccine at Northwell Health South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, New York, U.S., on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. President Biden said that Merck & Co. will help make Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot coronavirus vaccine, a collaboration between rivals aimed at ramping up the pace of inoculations that will help provide enough supply for every adult in the U.S. by the end of May. Photographer:...

2021-03-04T17:11:21Z

This One Kitchen Habit May Be Making You Overeat, New Study Says

The everyday task of preparing food or even watching others prep meals on a cooking show could increase the amount you eat afterward.

2021-03-07T18:21:49Z

Working mothers bearing brunt of mental health problems in pandemic, poll finds

Working mothers bearing brunt of mental health problems in pandemic, poll finds

2021-03-07T21:21:32Z

Fish Oil Helped My Stiff, Sore Neck Feel Better, So I Asked an Expert If There's a Link

My neck had gotten so stiff a few months ago that I was grimacing in pain just from tipping my head to one side or twisting around.

2021-03-05T23:36:38Z

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Here’s The Truth!

This supposed 'rumour' has caused a frenzy worldwide, with many parents demanding an explanation The post Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Contain Aborted Fetal Cells? Here’s The Truth! appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-03-02T09:55:41Z

Dr. Fauci Just Gave This Big COVID Warning on TV

Dr. Fauci told Americans one thing: hold tight. The light is at the end of the tunnel, but coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are still high.

2021-03-07T16:09:06Z

Virus kills fewer African women than men: WHO study

Women in Africa are less likely to die from Covid-19 than men, but more likely to succumb to maternal complications due to limited access to reproductive services since the pandemic started, the UN said Thursday citing reports. "In most countries, women are somewhat less likely to die from Covid-19 than men," World Health Organization (WHO) regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti told an online news conference.

2021-03-05T10:01:40Z

Covid vaccine side effects up to three times more common in those who have had virus

Covid vaccine side effects up to three times more common in those who have had virus

2021-03-05T18:06:07Z

The Major Side Effect Just One Alcoholic Drink Has on Your Body, Science Says

Just one drink can seriously mess with your eye movements, which means that your neural processing is taking a significant hit.

2021-03-07T13:36:01Z

Experts Explain What's Really Going on When Your IT Band Feels Tight

The IT band: if you run, cycle, or do pretty much any exercise with your legs, chances are you've heard of it, and not because it was making your workout more comfortable.

2021-03-05T18:05:59Z

The health benefits of smiling

2021-03-04T12:38:01Z

What Are Apgar Scores And What Does My Baby’s Score Mean?

Newborns are assigned Apgar scores based on their overall health immediately after birth. But there is more to these numbers than meets the eye. Read on to know. The post What Are Apgar Scores And What Does My Baby’s Score Mean? appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-02-22T17:58:07Z

One Major Danger of Being a Slow Walker, Says New Study

A new study just published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention shows how slow-walking is linked with early death.

2021-03-07T21:37:25Z

Surprising Side Effects Sugar Has on Your Immune System, Says Science

Surprising Side Effects Sugar Has on Your Immune System, Says Science

2021-03-07T12:51:03Z

Nike 'super shoe' controversy grows after two athletes set personal bests with new long jump prototype

Nike 'super shoe' controversy grows after two athletes set personal bests with new long jump prototype

2021-03-07T09:27:16Z

Lifting Covid restrictions Too Soon? Data Say Maybe

Pandemically speaking, we as a country are in a precarious spot.

2021-03-06T00:45:08Z

How To Identify And Prevent Food Allergies In Babies

There are over 160 allergenic foods and that means your baby has that many possibilities of developing an allergic reaction The post How To Identify And Prevent Food Allergies In Babies appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-03-02T10:10:47Z

Growing confidence in US in Covid vaccine: Pew survey

A growing number of Americans plan to get vaccinated against Covid-19 with confidence increasing particularly among African Americans, according to a Pew Research Center survey published on Friday. Sixty-one percent of the African-Americans surveyed said they planned to get vaccinated, up sharply from 42 percent who said they would in November, Pew said.

2021-03-05T21:47:44Z

How To Treat Scalds And Burns And When To Seek Medical Attention

While mild burns can be treated at home, severe burns may need further medical attention. The post How To Treat Scalds And Burns And When To Seek Medical Attention appeared first on theAsianparent - Your Guide to Pregnancy, Baby & Raising Kids.

2021-02-20T10:33:41Z

Sure Signs Your Body May Be Attacking Itself, Say Doctors

50 million Americans live with it autoimmune disease for years. Here's what you need to know to identify the symptoms and fight back.

2020-09-17T14:03:03Z

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