The virus that causes COVID-19 is named for its attack on the respiratory system. But as doctors continue to report high rates of blood clots, strokes, brain swelling and heart problems in their coronavirus patients, researchers have been increasingly suspicious the infection is more than a respiratory disease, but stumped for an explanation. One study, … Read more
The vast majority of the tens of thousands of patients in the UK who have tested positive for Covid-19 will be counting their lucky stars that they have had only a mild encounter with the deadly virus — but they may not be able to relax just yet. There is growing evidence from China, where … Read more
After marijuana is legalized in a state, fewer people seek chronic pain diagnoses and treatment, but more wind up in hospitals being treated for car crash injuries, overdoses or alcohol poisoning, according to a new study. Marijuana is now legal in the majority of US states and many see it as a win, offering better … Read more
Britons appear to be less scared of coronavirus than they have been in months as figures show nine out of 10 adults ventured out of their homes last week. Office for National Statistics data revealed that, between May 21 and May 24, 90 per cent of people left their homes, up from 86 per cent the … Read more
Multiple miscarriages can increase a woman’s risk of developing diabetes by up to 71%, new study suggests Women who miscarry are ’18 per cent more likely to develop type 2 diabetes’ Experts studied more than 24,700 diabetic women born between 1957 and 1997 Research suggests three miscarriages increased the chances by 71 per cent By Daily … Read more
Interest rates could be cut below zero to kick start the economy, suggests Bank of England boss Andrew Bailey By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 08:07 BST, 21 May 2020 | Updated: 08:07 BST, 21 May 2020 Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has hinted that interest rates could be cut below zero … Read more
Can the heart predict who will die of coronavirus? Hospitalized patients with enlarged right heart chambers are nearly FOUR TIMES more likely to be killed by the infection, study finds Growing evidence suggests coronavirus attacks the heart and blood vessels as well as the lungs Researchers at Mt Sinai Icahn School of Medicine gave EKGs … Read more
British teenagers are stressed binge drinkers with major sleep problems… but they are good at brushing their teeth, new report suggests By Kate Pickles Health Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 00:00 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 19 May 2020 British teenagers suffer some of the worst sleep problems in Europe with … Read more
One in three people infected with coronavirus later suffer symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including depression and anxiety, a new study suggests. UK researchers found a third of people hospitalised with coronavirus during previous outbreaks went on to develop PTSD after an average of almost three years. One in four people hospitalised with COVID-19 also … Read more
Facebook settlement suggests about HALF of the company’s moderators developed mental health issues as a result of their work removing graphic content from the platform A lawsuits suggests one in two Facebook moderators suffers from mental health issues as a result of their job Attorneys and mental health experts came to the conclusion when assessing a … Read more