More than 200 strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) have been identified, and about 40 of them can cause cancer, including cervical, penile, oral, vaginal, vulvar and anal cancer. Of these, cervical cancer is the most common type of HPV-related cancer in the U.S. Some strains are also responsible for genital warts.1 Ninety percent of HPV… Read More »
As the 19th of July – Freedom Day in the UK – signals a return to life as we once knew it, a lot of venues are remaining understandably cautious. Gyms and leisure centre owners are taking particular care to keep customers and staff safe – and to prevent closures due to employees having to… Read More »
Their study, published last Thursday in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, found a statistically significant increase in clinic and hospital visits by patients who reported respiratory illnesses as early as the week of December 22. The first known case of Covid-19 in the US was thought to be a patient in Washington who had… Read More »
Can’t quit your snacking habit? You aren’t alone, as research finds that 1 in 3 people are consuming more unhealthy snacks since lockdown. Nutritionist Rob Thorp suggests 7 healthy snacks to keep you full on the go Recent research by OnePoll, found that almost one in three (28 per cent) people have been found to… Read More »
As the nation heads further into flu season, it’s unclear whether more shutdowns are likely as people are driven indoors, risking worse spread of the novel coronavirus at a time hospitals are already strained by the flu. The decision to shut down businesses and gatherings earlier this year may have been a prudent public health… Read More »