A charter flight from Wuhan, China, carrying approximately 200 U.S. citizens, taxis to a stop at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif. Wednesday morning Jan. 29, 2020. Will Lester | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images U.S. health officials have quarantined 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, taking the rare step of issuing
Month: January 2020
If you think the only way to lose weight is to spend hours in the gym every day, think again. Being physically active allows your body to burn more calories (both during exercise and at rest), while also protecting you against conditions like heart disease and diabetes. This includes walking, which experts agree can help
A recent study investigating differences in spatial cognition between men and women seeks to answer the age-old question, are men better at reading maps? For almost 40 years, research has shown that males are better than females at spatial cognition. Higher performance on spatial cognition assessments, such as the mental rotations test (MRT), is associated
Study suggests that rotavirus vaccine may be protective against type 1 diabetes. The Rotavirus is one of the most common causes of severe diarrhea in infants and children aged 6 to 24 months. Symptoms usually begin with a fever and vomiting, and children start experiencing severe diarrhea within 24 to 48 hours. A major consequence
Study compares the effects of lead exposure on childhood brain development between high and low income families. Socioeconomic factors such as family income and poverty have a strong influence on child development and brain structure. Now, research has shown that the effects of neurotoxic insults, such as lead exposure, may be more pronounced in low-income
The World Health Organization said the fast-spreading coronavirus that’s infected more than 8,200 across the world is a global health emergency — a rare designation that helps the international agency mobilize financial and political support to contain the outbreak. The announcement comes just hours after the U.S. confirmed its first human-to-human transmission of the virus,
Best friends Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott founded Tone It Up back in 2009 and, more than a decade later, the trainers are overwhelmed by the community of strong women they’ve inspired to get moving. After a workout event at New York City’s Energi, Karena told POPSUGAR she firmly believes that the community of Tone
A recent study supports previous research suggesting lifestyle factors such as diet can reduce breast cancer risk. Previous research has linked lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity, and smoking status to breast cancer risk. A recent study published in Nutrition Journal further supports this previous research. Researchers examined lifestyle factors and how they affect
People with protective face masks pass in front of a thermal scanner as they enter a shopping mall in Bangkok on January 29, 2020. Mladen Antonov | AFP | Getty Images This is a live blog. Please check back for updates. All times below are in Eastern time. 7:36 am: Death toll of coronavirus climbs
Jerry from Cheer “mat talks” people arriving at work pic.twitter.com/LJEZDKttiE — Netflix US (@netflix) January 29, 2020 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Jerry Harris is a star. The Navarro College cheerleader, who was a central focus of the Netflix docuseries Cheer, has become famous for the unparalleled way he motivates his
A pilot study investigating the effects of bumetanide for autism in young children has produced promising results. Autism, or “autism spectrum disorder” (ASD), is a brain development disorder that leads to behavior and communication problems. Children with ASD may have a range of symptoms including delay in speaking and difficulties in social interactions such as
Zinc lozenges may be good for a cold, but more research is needed to promote their use. Stuffy nose? Sneezing? Sore throat? These major three culprits are symptoms of the common cold. The common cold usually peaks during early fall, mid-winter, and early spring. A few studies have shown that zinc is beneficial against the
New study finds that injecting tumours with flu vaccine may switch tumours from “cold” to “hot”. Immunotherapy is a promising new cancer treatment option that harnesses the body’s own immune system to attack cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy provides an alternative to classical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation that are associated with a host of
A patient is transferred by an ambulance to the Infectious Disease Centre of Princess Margaret Hospital on January 22, 2020 in Hong Kong, China. Anthony Kwan | Getty Images This is a live blog. Check back for updates. 8:03 am: Death toll of coronavirus surpasses 100 The total number of cases of the coronavirus reached
Prioritizing your well-being is always a good idea, but sometimes it can get expensive, and that’s not fun. But, fear not. We found some items we use on the daily, and others we’ve been wanting to try, that will seriously up our wellness game. The best part is, not one of them is over $50.
A new study investigates the link between air pollution and brain health by investigating the effects of in proximity to major roads. Air pollution is a growing problem around the world as various industries produce increasing amounts of carbon dioxide, methane, and other pollutants. These pollutants have detrimental effects on climate change, air quality, and
While the impact of antibiotics on gut bacteria is well known, do other commonly prescribed medications impact gut bacteria? The vast world of gastrointestinal bacterial diversity has been the subject of greater research focus in recent years. However, many significant areas remain understudied. One such area is the impact commonly prescribed medicines have on the
A militia member checks the body temperature of a driver on a vehicle at an expressway toll gate in Wuhan in central China’s Hubei province Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, in a bid to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. Barcroft Media | Getty Images Disney, McDonald’s, Starbucks and other U.S. companies with significant footprints
A few months ago, I made a commitment to complete a 30-day yoga challenge. I mostly hoped to find some quiet time for myself, every single day, in the midst of my often chaotic schedule. I had practiced yoga before, but never consistently — I would take classes when I could afford it, or pull
Using wellness coaches and medical professionals, researchers were able to help older adults with chronic diseases to take control of their well-being. “I don’t have the time.” “It’s too much work.” “I don’t have the money to pay someone to help.” “There’s nothing I can do about it.” “I have other responsibilities.” “I don’t know
The benefits of fish oil supplements for men remain unclear, but a recent study finds that fish oil supplements may improve sperm quality among young healthy men. Health Canada states that about 16% of Canadian couples experience infertility, which has increased since the 1980s. Infertility can occur in both men and women. Male infertility is
A family wearing masks stands in Tiananmen Square on January 26, 2020 in Beijing, China Betsy Joles Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the World Health Organization’s director general, is traveling to Beijing, China, to meet with government and health officials on the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. The WHO has so far declined to declare the dangerous respiratory
You have probably heard of a hundred different ways to track your fitness goals and progress electronically — OK, maybe not a hundred, but you know there are a lot of fitness apps, tracking bracelets, and even rings that record your steps, weight, and sleep. I’ve tried a bunch of different tools myself, but sometimes
In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of ADHD medication on the brain reward system using fMRI. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological condition, characterized by increased levels of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. Individuals with ADHD display symptoms in childhood, which often continue into adulthood. Methylphenidate is a drug commonly used to
New research shows that infants exposed to a combination of alcohol and smoking during pregnancy have an increased risk of SIDS. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is defined as the sudden and unexplained death of a baby less than one year old where no cause is found. Boys are seen to be at slightly greater
Raise your hand if you’ve found your cardio routines getting stale. I’m sadly one of those people; even as a fitness editor, I find myself going back to the same boring cardio workouts: slogging for 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, trying to make it a few miles on the treadmill, or getting burned out at
Researchers found that the association between suicidal behaviours and bullying in youths depended on gender and regional variation. What is the connection between suicidal behaviours and bullying? How prevalent are suicidal behaviours and bullying across the world? What are their global health risks? These are the questions behind a study published in The Lancet. With
A recent study has supported the link between aluminum and familial Alzheimer’s disease and further explored how aluminum and amyloid-β are interlinked in the disease. Familial Alzheimer’s disease is a rare type of Alzheimer’s disease that is associated with three kinds of genetic mutations – amyloid precursor protein, presenilin-1, and presenilin-2. The link between aluminum
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