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Some experts say the 203 cases from Lollapalooza may have been undercounted

Lollapalooza may not have been the Covid success that many have named it. The iconic music festival returned to Chicago’s Grant Park at the end of July, w... read more

Four children in Texas orphaned after both of their parents die from COVID-19

A Texas mother’s dying wish before she died of COVID-19 was that her four children get vaccinated against the virus. After a week-long trip at church camp... read more

8,400 students in Florida county are in isolation or quarantine, one week into the school year

It’s proving to be a tough start to the new school year for some children in Florida. As of Tuesday, the number of students in Hillsborough County, which ... read more

US records more than 1,000 Covid deaths in a single day for the first time since MARCH

The United States reported more than 1,000 COVID-19 deaths – equating to around 42 fatalities an hour – for the first time since March. On Tuesday,... read more

White House announces booster shots will soon be available for Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

BREAKING NEWS: White House announces COVID-19 booster shots will be available to Americans who received Pfizer and Moderna vaccines eight months after second do... read more

UK’s Covid cases rise again with 33,904 positive tests, marking a 15% week-on-week jump

Britain’s daily Covid cases are not showing any signs of slowing down yet, official figures suggested today. Department of Health bosses posted another 33... read more

Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine recipients remain in limbo due to a lack of data on boosters

At least 13 million Americans with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine have NOT been told to get a booster: FDA cites ‘lack of data’ and says imp... read more

UK mental health referrals spiked by a fifth during lockdowns, figures reveal

Mental health referrals in the UK have spiked by nearly a fifth on the back of the coronavirus crisis, analysis suggests. Around 300,000 Britons were recommende... read more

What Does Grief Do To Your Body And Mind?

Grief is something that no one should have to endure, but unfortunately, it’s something all of us encounter. What you may not know is that grief impact yo... read more

Health watchdog PAUSES publication of NHS guidelines for chronic fatigue syndrome

Long-awaited NHS guidelines on how to treat chronic fatigue syndrome have been postponed indefinitely. Health watchdogs halted the publication of advice because... read more

Can Loneliness Hurt Your Health? What the research says and how to address it

It goes without saying that being lonely doesn’t feel great on an emotional level. What you might not know is that loneliness can actually have serious health... read more

Around 85,000 Britons are missing out on therapy, charity warns 

Around 85,000 Britons are missing out on therapy for osteoporosis because of a ‘Wild West’ postcode lottery of care, charity warns Only half of NHS ... read more

The well-off find it easier to see GP: Research says shortage of doctors hit the vulnerable hardest

Why the well-off find it easier to see a GP: Calls for action as research shows national shortage of family doctors has hit vulnerable people the hardest Nation... read more

Staycationers may have ‘amplified’ the Covid outbreak in Cornwall, experts say

Public health officials are ‘monitoring the data’ to see if a major music festival attended by 50,000 people has triggered a Covid spike in Cornwall... read more

Risk of eye issues for children born to mothers with diabetes

Babies born to mothers with diabetes have a 39% higher risk of developing problems with their sight in later life, study claims The study examined links between... read more

Paranoia Phobias And More: What’s The Difference?

The word “paranoia” is often used as slang. Although this is typically done with no ill intention, it does lead to a misunderstanding of the term &#... read more

GlaxoSmithKline announces good lab results for new Covid vaccine

British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said its new Covid vaccine has produced good results in initial laboratory tests, with human trials expected to begin this ye... read more

Researchers launch clinical trial to see if aspirin could treat aggressive breast cancer

Researchers launch clinical trial to see if aspirin could treat aggressive breast cancer when paired with immunotherapy Researchers are testing aspirin on patie... read more

New study finds animals known to be infected with coronaviruses sold at Wuhan wet market for years

A new study that remained unpublished for more than a year found that animals known to be carrying coronaviruses were sold at local wet markets in the 2010s. Â... read more

Covid cases among children increased by 30% in the past week, kids now 20% of active cases

Coronavirus cases are surging among U.S. children just as schools head back into session. More than 121,000 kids tested positive for the virus last week, accord... read more

Pregnant Texas woman now wheelchair-bound after two-month hospital stay due to Covid 

An pregnant woman in Texas now requires an oxygen machine to breathe and a wheelchair to get around after a two-month stint in the hospital due to a bout of COV... read more

Erection problems: causes and solutions

Individuals may suffer erection problems from time to time. However, some males suffer from erectile dysfunction. If you have erectile dysfunction, you might be... read more

How to Budget for Medical Expenses in Retirement

After years of being thrifty and saving as much as possible, the last thing you want to do is lose it all due to medical bills in retirement. In a world where e... read more

Psychology: Young women who spend hours on Instagram are more likely to want cosmetic surgery

Young women who spend hours scrolling through Instagram are more likely to want cosmetic surgery than those who shun social media, a study warns Experts from th... read more