PREVENTION & WELLBEING

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told health officials to be on the lookout for potential cases of children with hepatitis. Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation as a result of viral infections, alcohol, medications, or other conditions. According to NBC News, Alabama has already reported nine cases, while two have also been discovered in North Carolina. The CDC […]

MACKWELL HEALTH, part of the Mackwell Group, has announced plans to demonstrate its UV-C disinfection technology solutions at this year’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference, of which Mackwell Health is a main sponsor. This marks a significant step toward fulfilling the company’s vision to provide innovative solutions in the field of Infection Control and […]

Vaccine maker Novavax announced Wednesday that its combination vaccine that targets COVID-19 and the flu provided a strong immune response based on early data conducted.  According to Yale Medicine, the Novavax vaccine differs from Pfizer and Moderna’s mRNA shots in that it’s a protein adjuvant, meaning an ingredient used to improve immune response. mRNA vaccines work […]

ROANOKE, Va. – On Monday, a federal judge halted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s extended mask mandate. Many travelers are breathing a sigh of relief without masks, but it will take some getting adjustment for others. “I think they should have an option,” said Karah Loisne. “I am a registered nurse, so I […]

Apr 17 11:30 am by Helen Salgado printinsert_link After the two tragedies in Petrópolis, the city’s streets were filled with mud. In the sun, this mud dries up and turns to dust. With the release of the use of mask in open and closed environments, breathing this dust can be bad for health. The infectologist […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding the public of the similarities and differences between the symptoms of COVID-19 and allergies amid allergy season. The common symptoms people with the coronavirus and those experiencing allergies share are cough, headaches and tiredness, the CDC pointed out in an infographic. Meanwhile, symptoms such as body […]

Whether it’s skinny jeans or a tight-fitting blouse, the clothes that we like the most are unfortunately not always the most comfortable ones. However, does it actually harm the body to wear tight clothes regularly? Until the 20th century, tight clothes in the Western world largely took the form of corsets. These infamous undergarments were […]

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is a blood cancer. Like all types of leukemia, it affects your immune system and can leave you at risk of infectious disease. This includes serious lung infections such as pneumonia. Although pneumonia isn’t caused by CLL, having CLL does make it harder for your body to prevent and fight the […]

“Take a deep breath in,” bellows the Iceman, Wim Hof. “And let it go. Fully in … and letting go. Get into your rhythm, fully in, letting go …” Lying on his sofa, I do what he says: a big breath in, then release, 20 more, nine more, four, here comes the last. “And stop, […]

Two-dose COVID-19 vaccines provided significant protection against hospitalization and death in people who previously battled an infection with the novel coronavirus before they got jabbed.  A new study reported the potential of two-dose vaccines and their effectiveness in people who have recovered from a previous COVID-19 infection. The researchers found that those who survived the […]

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The link between stress and gut health isn’t anything new. It’s a well-established fact that physical stress like intense endurance workouts can lead to something called “runners gut”, showing the digestive impact of overloading our bodies. And we know that the so-called happy hormone serotonin is made in the gut, meaning a well-fed digestive tract […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of chronic conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, that make it difficult to breathe. COPD flare-ups are called exacerbations. People in the later stages of COPD have reduced lung function and are likely to have more frequent exacerbations. Some exacerbations will last for a […]

The risk of developing inflammation in the heart after getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is low, said a new international study published this week.  Myopericarditis Incidence Rate After looking at more than 400 million vaccination doses from international databases, researchers indicated in their study published Monday in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine that the overall risk of myopericarditis […]

The Kyle of Tongue at night. Picture: Maciej Winiarczyk Visitors from across the UK are being encouraged to find some breathing space in the far north Highlands with the launch of a new campaign from the destination management organisation responsible for promoting responsible tourism in Caithness and Sutherland. Venture North’s Breathing Space campaign is aimed […]

Breathing Space campaign aims to get people back into great outdoors and exploring Highlands Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret An icon of a block arrow pointing to the right. Email An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of the […]

People may experience some side effects after receiving their booster shots. After getting the primary series of vaccines, it is still possible to develop some symptoms because this is the body’s way of saying that it is building protection against COVID-19.  Booster vs. Vaccine Many people doubt the need for boosters after completing the primary […]

The Alberta government has said it has changed its policy of requiring applicants to become orthodontic peace officers to shave cleanly. The state said in a news release that officers were required to have no facial hair so that the breathing mask fits as snugly as possible around the face. Orthodontic officers use respiratory protective […]

Don’t let horse allergies hinder your riding plans this spring. We’ve all been there. It’s a spring day of good weather, perfect for a ride. As you amble to the barn to saddle up, you hear coughing. Turning the corner, you see the coughing culprit is your horse. Flared nostrils, even at rest, are one […]