Diabetes: My baby saved my life
Diabetes UK estimates up to 40% of young women with type 1 diabetes will suffer from an associated eating disorder. Source link
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Covid-19: Normal life back next winter, says vaccine creator
The impact of a new coronavirus vaccine will not kick in until summer, says Prof Ugur Sahin. Source link
Meeting the plasma donor who ‘saved my life’
A patient who contracted Covid-19 has met the plasma donor she says saved her life. Ann Kitchen was the first in the UK to take part in an experimental trial, which involved transfusing plasma with coronavirus antibodies. Over Zoom she met the man who made it happen and thanked him. Source link
Hot Discovery: Chili Peppers May Extend Your Life
Kris-Etherton noted that past studies have shown that capsaicin helps quell growth of cancer cells, which may play a role in reduction of mortality from cancer and all causes. Chili peppers contain potassium, fiber and vitamins A, B6 and E, she said, noting these can benefit blood pressure. And adding chili pepper might replace … Read more
Lockdown made life worse for two in five children, NHS report says
NHS Digital’s report is based on a survey of 3,570 children and young people up to the age of 22 who were interviewed in 2017 and followed up online in July during the coronavirus pandemic. Source link
Saviour sibling: Story of a girl conceived via IVF to save her brother’s life
A couple, who conceived another child through IVF specifically to save their thalassemic son’s life, succeeded in its efforts after their one-year-old daughter donated her bone marrow to her sibling. She was literally born to save. The one-year-old saved her brother’s life by donating her bone marrow, as per a report in news agency PTI. … Read more
Fed up with life: Ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar talked about new journey in suicide note
Former Nagaland governor and ex-CBI chief Ashwani Kumar, who died by suicide on Wednesday, talked about a new journey in his suicide note, the police said. The ex-IPS officer’s body was found hanging at his residence in Brakhast, Shimla. Ashwani Kumar, who served at several high-ranking posts through his career, was ‘fed up with life’. … Read more
Delhi HC suspends life term of woman accused of murdering stepson, asks her to do social service
The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of a woman who was convicted of murdering her stepson on condition that she contribute to social service during her bail period. Delhi High Court The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of a woman who was convicted of murdering her stepson in 2018 … Read more
Irregular, Long Periods Tied to Shorter Life Span
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 1, 2020 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests a woman’s periods might be a powerful indicator of her general health, researchers report that women with irregular and long menstrual cycles face a higher risk of early death. In a study that spanned 24 years … Read more
Vaccine will ‘not return life to normal in spring’
Image copyright Reuters Even an effective coronavirus vaccine will not return life to normal in spring, a group of leading scientists has warned. A vaccine is often seen as the holy grail that will end the pandemic. But a report, from researchers brought together by the Royal Society, said we needed to be “realistic” about … Read more