Why calculating the risk of the AstraZeneca vaccine is so difficult – a doctor explains

Apr 23, 2021 11:55 am UTC| Health

Both the European Medicines Agency and the UKs Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency have concluded theres a possible link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and rare forms of blood clotting. However, the...

High-filtration masks only work when they fit – so we created a new way to test if they do

Apr 22, 2021 05:58 am UTC| Health

During the pandemic, the prevailing thought has been that a high-filtration mask such as an N95, KN95 or FFP3 should offer better protection than a surgical or fabric mask. However, recent research I conducted with...

What to drink with dinner to get the most iron from your food (and what to avoid)

Apr 22, 2021 05:57 am UTC| Health

A drink with your breakfast, lunch or dinner can make your meal more enjoyable. But have you considered whether your drink of choice may affect the way your body absorbs the nutrients in your food? Dietary factors that...

Vaccine mandates aren't the only – or easiest – way for employers to compel workers to get their shots

Apr 22, 2021 05:50 am UTC| Health

A workplace showdown may be brewing over mandating vaccinations. Employers would love the sense of certainty that comes with a vaccinated workforce. Workers can be brought back sooner than later, theres no need for...

Should Diabetics Wear Loose Top Socks?

Apr 22, 2021 02:33 am UTC| Health

Diabetic patients need the best innovative methods and products to get relief from pain. There are diabetic socks with loose top ends for people with diabetes. These diabetic socks keep the feet dry, reduce the injury...

Passive vaping: an impending threat to bystanders

Apr 11, 2021 12:36 pm UTC| Health

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), also known as vapes, are gaining popularity among youths in many parts of the world, including the US and Europe. These young vapers are often unaware their e-cigarettes contain...

AstraZeneca vaccine: what now for rollout in the UK and Europe?

Apr 11, 2021 12:31 pm UTC| Health

Regulators in the UK and Europe have said it looks increasingly likely that several rare forms of blood clotting are linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine, noting that the evidence of the association is becoming firmer as more...