Almost 30 suspected cases of mumps – a contagious viral infection that causes swelling of the glands – have struck students at universities in Wales. Public Health Wales (PHW) is investigating a series of cases in Cardiff and the Cwm Taf area. It is urging people to make sure they have received the MMR vaccination. […]
There are calls for better support for women who have multiple miscarriages. Jessica Evans, who has lost six babies, had to seek specialist care in England and is calling on the Welsh Government to action recommendations from a report. They include two miscarriage clinics and a time limit on health boards to ensuring care in […]
Fatty tissue has been found in the lungs of overweight and obese people for the first time. Australian researchers analysed lung samples from 52 people and found the amount of fat increased in line with body mass index. They said their findings could explain why being overweight or obese increased asthma risk. Lung experts said […]
When it comes to stuff that just sounds healthy, sprouted grains are right up there with wheatgrass and flaxseed. If you have heard of sprouted grains, it was likely in the context of them being extremely nutritious. “There is a general perception that sprouted products are better for you overall,” Lin Carson, Ph.D., food scientist […]
Snow leopards are graceful, stealthy predators who live in the cold regions of Central Asia, like Nepal and Mongolia, high up in the mountains…and are on the Red List of Threatened Species from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The number of snow leopards… …is estimated at only 3,900 to 6,400 worldwide. […]
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Have you ever considered running every day? This is exactly what you do in a run streak. We’ve put together a few tips to help keep you going in a running streak. Definition: Running Streak A “streak” is when you run on consecutive days for a certain period of time. According to the rules of […]
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