Frankie Davies 
Cold and flu season is in full swing, and in terms of Covid there are many variants currently circulating. According to epidemiologist Dr Katrine Wallace, when you have this many variants circulating, it increases people’s chances of getting reinfected. Taking to her TikTok channel, where she has amassed more than 282,000 followers, Dr Kat explained: … Read more
Runny noses. Stomach aches. An itchy rash. These are a few of the typical ailments that occur in children everywhere. But what if something more serious develops, like a fever above 103 degrees or a stiff neck? You may not know whether to rush to the emergency room, call the doctor, or simply wait it … Read more
In day-to-day life, there are two kinds of selfishness. One is where you don’t give a damn about anyone else and what they need or want, and just go after what you want, whenever it feels good to do so. This is the kind of selfishness that gives the word a bad rep. The second … Read more
The latest government data revealed the Covid case rate in all local authorities in England and Wales (rate per 100,000). Great Yarmouth: 54.4 Chesterfield: 49.6 Scarborough: 45.1 Isle of Wight: 44.3 Fylde: 43.1 Torbay: 41.8 Newcastle-under-Lyme: 41.7 Melton: 40.9 North Norfolk: 40.9 Stafford: 40.6 Broxtowe: 40.1 Surrey Heath: 39.2 South Hams: 38.7 Newark and Sherwood: … Read more
Most lists of “super foods” don’t include beet juice, or beetroot juice as it’s called in some countries, but maybe they should. Beet juice may boost stamina to help you exercise longer, improve blood flow, and help lower blood pressure, some research shows. Why? Beets are rich in natural chemicals called nitrates. Through a chain … Read more
WASHINGTON — Federal officials are seizing more shipments of unauthorized electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, but thousands of new flavored products continue pouring into the country from China, according to government and industry data reviewed by The Associated Press. The figures underscore the chaotic state of the nation’s $7 billion vaping market and raise questions … Read more
1. Don’t give up alcohol – experiment with drinking differently Dr Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change UK The most important thing with alcohol is to get into a situation where you are happy with your drinking. I used to be a very heavy drinker: 60-90 units a week. I can’t tell you how life-changing … Read more
As a family doctor, Dr Jen Caudle talks about a lot of stuff when it comes to people’s health. Among many things she believes it’s important to talk about penis size. The US doctor, who has more than 162,000 followers on TikTok, posted to her channel to dispel myths surrounding length and size. She said: … Read more
When a heart attack strikes, it doesn’t always feel the same in women as it does in men. Women don’t always get the same classic heart attack symptoms as men, such as crushing chest pain that radiates down one arm. Those heart attack symptoms can certainly happen to women, but many experience vague or even … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 9, 2017. Polyphenols1,2 (also known as phenolics) are phytochemicals, natural plant chemicals with powerful antioxidant properties. There are over 8,000 identified polyphenols found in foods such as tea, wine, chocolates, fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants — which in addition to polyphenols include carotenoids and … Read more
