A low carbohydrate diet can potentially improve metabolism, protecting against the dangerous complications and mortality of COVID-19, said Australian scientific journalist Maryanne Demasi in her article for BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine. As an argument, Demasi cites data that people with obesity and cardiovascular disease are at risk for developing COVID-19 complications. A low-carb diet can help…
Scientists from Australia have found that depressive and anxiety disorders can cause serious physiological changes in the human brain. Mental issues can shrink some areas of the brain while increasing others, Planet Today reported. Specialists from the Australian National University studied the mental organs of over ten thousand people, paying attention to the volume of…
Blueberry is a very healthy product that contains many vitamins and minerals, but it has few calories. It is believed that blueberries are beneficial for the health of the cardiovascular and genitourinary systems, as well as for vision. According to Medportal.ru, this product is also extremely useful for the skin. Here are some interesting facts…
The COVID-19 pandemic effects will be ‘felt for decades to come,’ Reuters reported referring to the World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesuson. “The pandemic is a once-in-a-century health crisis, the effects of which will be felt for decades to come,” Tedros told a meeting of the WHO’s emergency committee. According to Worldometers, over 17,7…
COVID-19 may never be completely defeated, according to scientists at the University of Minnesota. Only a vaccine can limit the spread of the virus, which, over time, is likely to adapt to the human body and circulate in the same way as the common cold viruses do. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious…
Scientists have identified six COVID-19 different types: they all differ in symptoms and severity of the disease, King’s College London scientists reported. According to Sky News, identifying various types of COVID-19 could be a breakthrough in the treatment of the virus and help identify the risks of developing serious complications in patients. Here are all…
Colorectal cancer is one of the most insidious types of cancer. It does not appear for a long time, so it is usually detected quite late. But it is quite well treatable, if diagnosed on time. We bring to your attention some interesting facts about the disease. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common…
Chinese teen has suffered a stroke after non-stop gaming for a month during the COVID-19 pandemic, AsiaOne reported. Once at home during the quarantine, Xiaobin stopped leaving the room and locked the door and windows. The parents thought he was doing his homework, however, the teen was playing computer games all the time. He suffered…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has stooped testing hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir, and ritonavir as part of trials to find a COVID-19 treatment. “WHO today accepted the recommendation from the Solidarity Trial’s International Steering Committee to discontinue the trial’s hydroxychloroquine and lopinavir/ritonavir arms. The Solidarity Trial was established by WHO to find an effective COVID-19 treatment for…
Lack of sleep causes numerous severe side effects, including an increased risk of developing hypertension, stroke and heart disease, irritability and crankiness, which raises the risk of accidents, and impedes your critical thinking. In that way, it disturbs your whole life. That’s why, it is extremely important that you asleep easily and have a healthy…
