The Fat Jewish Tamed His Junk Food Habit and Lost 55 Pounds In 7 Months
You wouldn’t think that someone who calls himself “The Fat Jewish,” would be motivated to lose weight. “I like being thick. It’s a part of my brand,” commentator Joshua Ostrovsky…
Twitter leading to new way of tracking and predicting virus outbreaks
Researchers at Arizona State University are developing a flu-tracking system using Twitter. The scientists published their results in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. The team is…
Toddlers’ screentime linked to activity levels as five-year-olds
Children aged two to three who spend more than three hours a day viewing screens such as tablets and televisions (TVs) grow up to be less physically active at age…
Most innovative cancer drugs facing delays in reaching patients
Cancer patients have had to wait longer for innovative new cancer drugs than for more conventional treatments, suggesting the most exciting new therapies have not been successfully fast tracked, a…
Stomach bloating: Cut back on this food group to beat belly bloating
Stomach bloating usually describes the uncomfortable sensation that follows an overindulgence in certain foods. Commonly reported symptoms include a stretching sensation in the tummy and painful abdominal cramps. While bloating…
Jayne Torvill health: ‘When it’s bad, its bad’ Skating star’s painful condition
Jayne Torvill, 62, became obsessed with ice skating at the young age of eight when a visit to the local ice rink sparked her passion for the art. When Jayne…
‘Best’ position to sleep goes viral after seriously heated Twitter debate
Whether you’re sleeping on your back, front or side, believe it or not, there are so many ways to get comfy in bed. So, which one is correct? And which…
Dementia: Could this drink improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment?
Those with mild cognitive impairment are thought to have mild memory problems that aren’t severe enough to be diagnosed with dementia. However, in the hope of slowing down memory and…
Coronavirus tracker: Where has deadly coronavirus been? Has it reached UK?
Coronavirus fears have gripped much of the world over the last month, as a little known “novel” strain of the disease appeared in one of China’s most populous cities. Since…
Parkinson’s disease symptoms: A subtle change in your handwriting could be a sign
Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects nerve cells in deep parts of the brain and over the years causes the brain to become progressively damaged. The three main symptoms…