Type 2 diabetes is one of the conditions that put people at risk of suffering from a severe coronavirus infection. If you have this condition, there are ways on how to deal with it even if you are ill.
High blood pressure is one health condition that must be controlled especially with an ongoing pandemic. There are several ways that you can lower your reading when you are staying at home.
The global pandemic caused by the deadly coronavirus is far from over, but a new threat is already looming. News reports say that a person has died in China on Monday due to the Hantavirus. This sparked fears of a new virus that could also spread like COVID-19. What are hantavirus and its symptoms?
Several strict measures have been recently announced by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson in the government’s attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus. These include staying at home and avoiding contact with other persons. There are some exceptions though and one of such exceptions is that if you are doing essential work which cannot be performed at home. What is essential work and who is the key worker?
Loss of taste and smell have been reported by COVID-19 patients who exhibit no other symptoms such as cough or fever.
The UK Prime Minister is fast-emerging as the fiercest foe of the deadly coronavirus. This came to light as Mr. Boris Johnson announced the imposition of a UK-wide lockdown yesterday to stop the spread of the virus. Government authorities know that the economic and social repercussions that may result from these policies are grave. This is why the urgent question of how long the lockdown will be is now being asked by some sectors.
Follow these simple tips to save yourself and others against the deadly coronavirus.
COVID-19 has spurred the government to impose its strictest policy measure yet in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. The Prime Minister has announced a countrywide lockdown in the UK. According to Mr. Johnson, there are only two medical reasons that can be used for residents to leave their houses. What are these?
To lessen the impact of the crisis, the general public was urged to observe social distancing. To help people become more aware, a coronavirus patient has disclosed the content of her daily symptoms diary.
This is why the coronavirus death numbers of men outnumbered women.
Cabin fever can be dealt with in simple ways.
A nurse from the Life Care Center in Washington warned that redness around the eyes could be a symptom of coronavirus infection as she and her colleagues observed COVID-19 patients having them and some individuals would die with only redness around the eyes as symptoms. Recent researches also show that the loss of taste and smell could be clear signs of a coronavirus carrier.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explains that Hantaviruses are a family of viruses primarily spread by rodents and can cause a diverse disease syndrome.
The surging death toll due to COVID-19 infection is causing a lot of fears and tension to mount in the UK. As if to aggravate the already dreadful situation, there is the horrifying death toll in Italy which averages over 600 deaths within 24 hours. Because of this, the UK government is advising the general public to identify the symptoms as soon as they manifest. Technology may help in this area.
You cannot be transmitting the coronavirus or any other respiratory illness by donating blood.
Michael Levitt had rightly predicted the decline in the number of COVID-19 cases in China. And this is what he predicts now!
As coronavirus cases in the UK hit 6,650 with 335 deaths, everyone is now on high alert with the looming threat of infection on their minds. While much focus has been given on the elderly and those with an existing medical condition, there is also a need to know what symptoms to look for in children. Recently, a mother from Cardiff has revealed the signs you should watch out for in children. This is after her baby was found to be COVID-19 positive.
The list of 'high risk' people gets updated with obese people and pregnant women.
When you know you are immune to the coronavirus, you can go back to work without having to fear that you might infect others.
The death toll due to COVID-19 infection in the UK is now at 335, adding further pressure on PM Boris Johnson’s government to immediately impose a total lockdown like Italy. Health agencies have issued several coronavirus emergency warning signs you need to look out for. This includes the failure to perform something.
The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc in dozens of countries around the world, bringing the total global confirmed cases to 382,420 and 16,569 fatalities. 102,513 patients were able to recover from the virus infection. At present, health experts in countries around the world are engaged in a race against time to curb the spread of the highly-infectious disease. If you have already been infected by the coronavirus and had the symptoms, are you already immune from the disease?
The common symptoms of coronavirus infection are shortness of breathing, continuous cough, and fever. Recently, however, reports of a new symptom manifesting in some COVID-19 patients led some health experts to check on it. True enough, there is a new and confirmed symptom, and if you experience this, you need to self-isolate.
A couple of new studies have offered guidance for patients suffering from a digestive disorder to manage their condition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHO and FIFA teamed up for a campaign called "pass the message to kick out coronavirus."
Coronavirus is affecting many countries in huge ways. Normal habits are being changed to make way for new norms designed to protect against infection. With so many people now starting to show symptoms, self-isolation has become a common occurrence. What are the symptoms that you need to be aware of? Is a sign showing in our lips considered among the coronavirus symptoms and hence, a medical emergency?
Government health experts say coronavirus can be fatal to those with underlying medical conditions. There are many people, however, who do not understand what that means exactly as many have existing medical conditions, yet they do not know if theirs belong to such category. In the latest update on the new guidelines today, the government has revealed who is included.
Coronavirus has become akin to apocalyptic movies that many people love to watch except that this is no movie and it is actually happening. With the UK’s total number of cases now standing at 5,683 and death toll at 281, the horror has become real.
The rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus has caught many by surprise. As of posting, there are now 341,237 cases of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide and while recovery does remain high at 99,028 patients, so are the deaths now at 14,746. With nearly 4,000 new cases globally each day, health services are starting to get strained by the huge burden. There are also a lot of vital unknowns about the virus and today, a new study has answered one of such questions. How long does coronavirus stay in the air?
Fighting coronavirus requires a strong immune system. Doctors have advised to keep your immune system strong and to let go of unhealthy vices. There are several supplements that could help boost your immune system.
Here's everything you need to know about the cleaning and disinfectant products that can help you fight COVID-19.
