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- NewsYahoo News UK
What we know about the deadly whooping cough outbreak
Five babies in England have died as whooping cough cases continue to rise.
- HealthCNN
Here are the ultraprocessed foods you most need to avoid, according to a 30-year study
Studies have shown that ultraprocessed foods can have a detrimental impact on health. But 30 years of research show they don’t all have the same impact.
- LifestyleAssociated Press
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. How do you stop doomscrolling in bed?
Over half of Americans spend time on their phones within an hour of going to sleep, according to a survey by the National Sleep Foundation. The brain needs to wind down long before bedtime to get the restorative deep sleep that helps the body function, said Melissa Milanak, an associate professor at Medical University of South Carolina specializing in sleep health. Upending your bedtime routine may not be easy, but insufficient sleep has long been linked to anxiety, obesity and other negative
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week Jimin Choi: 'I do my best to embody the philosophy of self-acceptance and perpetual growth'
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: yoga/pilates instructor Jimin Choi.
- HealthThe Telegraph
One in 50 people is ‘highly likely’ to develop Alzheimer’s disease
One in 50 people are almost certain to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a study has found.
- HealthUnited Press International
Olive oil could help reduce risk of dying from dementia, Harvard study says
Consuming olive oil could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia, regardless of overall diet quality, a new study in U.S. adults suggests.
- ScienceThe Independent
New vaccine could protect against coronaviruses which have yet to emerge
Researchers are developing a vaccine that will protect us against the next coronavirus pandemic
- HealthAssociated Press
Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?
Sharp-eyed grocery shoppers may notice new labels in the dairy aisle touting yogurt as way to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Danone North America, the U.S. branch of the French firm that makes several popular yogurt brands, asked the FDA in 2018 for clearance to make what is known as a “qualified health claim.” FDA gave Danone the nod in March.
- HealthCNN
Experimental gene therapy restores some vision in patients with inherited blindness
For her entire life, college student Olivia Cook had only a small degree of central vision. It was as if she was watching the world through a straw hole, and in dimly lit places, she could not make out people’s faces, only their silhouettes.
- HealthFit To Post Sports
Singapore #Fitspo of the Week Lucas Lim: 'It is important to not attach my self-worth to how I look'
The series is dedicated to inspirational men and women in Singapore leading healthy and active lifestyles. This week: actor/stunt performer Lucas Lim.