As Dr. Anthony Fauci steps down from his position as director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and top chief of the American bioweapons program, the scene is open for another word-wrangling science bungler to step into the limelight. Seemingly vying for the position of lead propagandist for Big Pharma and… Read More »
World Continence Week is an annual health campaign organised by WFIPP (World Federation of Incontinence and Pelvic Problems) and globally backed by ICS (International Continence Society). Running from 21 – 27 June, the awareness campaign aims to overcome the unnecessary stigma surrounding continence and highlight the impact that urinary incontinence has on the 3 million… Read More »
Health Sports Loading the player… Most athletes are comfortable talking about injuries, so long as they can point to a bruise, a bandage, a cast or a spot on an X-ray. Some will even venture an educated guess at how long they might take to heal. Their mental health is a different story. Or at… Read More »
One of the most encouraging insights to come out of health research is that a little exercise goes a long way to boosting your lifespan. Even more encouraging is the impact walking can have on your overall health. The low-intensity exercise can build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier, notes the NHS.… Read More »
US Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, leaves after her weekly press briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2020. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday dismissed the Trump administration’s latest coronavirus stimulus offer, continuing complicated negotiations between Democrats and Republicans that have stretched out… Read More »