Peta Murgatroyd’s pregnancy plans are pretty specific this time around. “I would love to have more kids,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 33, told Us Weekly exclusively on Tuesday, October 8. “We’re talking about it now and trying to — it sounds crazy — schedule it in. The next…
NHS warns parents ahead of back to school ‘asthma season’
NHS urges parents to remember their children’s inhalers as back-to-school week ‘triples the risk of them needing medical help’ Children aged from one to 14 at heightened risk of asthma attack in September Experts said it’s probably because of coughs and colds spread in the classroom The NHS is urging…
When does hay fever season start, and can you still get it when it's cold?
While some people are able to enjoy the warmer months without a care in the world, there are others who are plagued by hay fever. With the advent of smartphones and up-to-the-minute forecasts, there are ways to be more prepared. It still doesn’t make up for being a snotty mess,…
Achievement of targets in T2DM varies by season
(HealthDay)—There is seasonal variation in achievement of the guideline targets for hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), blood pressure (BP), and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol among persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), according to a study published online Feb. 22 in Diabetes Care. Masaya Sakamoto, M.D., Ph.D., from The Jikei University School…
Flu Season Far From Over, CDC Says
FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 2019 — Though much of the United States is in the grip of the flu, the season hasn’t peaked yet, health officials said Friday. As of Feb. 2, flu is widespread in 47 states, and 24 states are experiencing high levels of the disease. In addition, hospitalizations…
Nutritionist reveals five natural ways to boost your immune system
From sage and elderberry to vegetable soups with a kick: Nutritionist reveals the five natural ways to boost your immune system this flu season You can boost your immune system naturally, says nutritionist Rick Hay Fruit and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals to boost body’s defences Supplements may help alongside food,…
Flu season: What you need to know to stay healthy
Each year, particularly during the winter months, millions of Americans are infected with influenza. The flu causes symptoms such as fever, coughing, body aches and fatigue, and, in some cases, can lead to serious complications and even death. Arnold Monto, professor of epidemiology and global health at the University of…
One in four parents not prepared for ‘parenting hangovers’ this holiday season
Parents may plan for transportation and childcare ahead of holiday gatherings but are they prepared for a potential, day-after “parenting hangover?” A quarter of parents of young children who drink alcohol on special occasions do not think about limiting how much they drink or whether they’ll be able to take…