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HealthYahoo Style UKCOVID death risk nearly doubles when ICU capacity exceeds 75%, study suggests
Nearly 4,000 coronavirus patients were admitted to hospital in England on 14 January alone.
HealthYahoo Style UKOne in four UK teens 'unable to cope' in pandemic: Here's how to help a young person struggling with anxiety
New results from the Prince's Trust 2021 Youth Index reveal more than half of teenagers 'always' or 'often' feel anxious
HealthYahoo Style UKSexual health doctor warns UK could face a surge in STIs when lockdown ends
Dr McSorley is urging people to use their time in lockdown productively to book STI home testing kits.
HealthYahoo Style UK10% rise in mask-wearing triples chance of keeping coronavirus' R number below one, study suggests
The personal protective equipment is most effective when combined with social distancing.
LifestyleYahoo Style UKDiets Debunked: The Truth About Gluten
Dr Sarah Schenker is a registered dietician and is on hand to talk to you about gluten.
HealthYahoo Style UKPeople 'blighted by' long COVID may receive 'better treatment' after scientists get a grasp on phenomenon's cause
More than 150,000 people in the UK alone are said to endure lingering coronavirus complications.
HealthYahoo Style UKCoronavirus vaccines are safe despite public hesitancy: Here are the mild side effects you could develop
All three approved jabs in the UK were subject to intense scrutiny by the vaccine regulator.
HealthYahoo Style UKWhy some people believe they can hear the dead, according to scientists
The Fox sisters are said to have originated the spiritualism movement in the mid-1800s.
HealthYahoo Style UKWhy this Blue Monday we're more likely to feel overwhelmed than ever before
Are you finding the third lockdown tougher and more overwhelming than the last two? You're not alone.
HealthYahoo Style UKPractical ways to overcome a fear of needles so you can get the coronavirus vaccine
Needle phobia – trypanophobia – is extremely common, and can have a real effect on your health
CelebrityYahoo Style UK'Pls stop crying, I love u': New mum Kate Ferdinand shares heart wrenching note from stepchildren
Kate Ferdinand welcomed a baby in December and has opened up about how her anxiety is 'at an all time high' in lockdown.
HealthYahoo Style UKCoronavirus antibodies 83% protective against reinfection for at least five months, study suggests
But former patients could still carry the virus in their nose and throat, the research warns.
HealthYahoo Style UKWoman who thought 13 day headache was a ‘bad cold’ discovers she’s had a stroke
Emily Sudlow had a headache for almost two weeks before visiting her GP.
HealthYahoo Style UK'My double chin started becoming apparent in video calls': 'Zoom dysmorphia' prompting cosmetic surgery, study suggests
Video conferences create a 'distorted image on screen'.
HealthYahoo Style UKSmacking young children could have lasting impact on mental health, study suggests
Researchers are calling for England to follow Scotland’s lead and give children same protection from violence as adults.
HealthYahoo Style UKHow to stay motivated with social distancing as pandemic continues to unfold
Many were keen to leave the coronavirus in 2020.
HealthYahoo Style UKOne small glass of alcohol a day raises risk of irregular heartbeat by 16%, study suggests
An irregular, abnormally fast heart rate can lead to strokes in severe cases.
HealthYahoo Style UKNearly half of ICU staff 'meet threshold' for PTSD, severe depression or problem drinking amid pandemic, study suggests
This could 'impair' some workers' ability to 'provide high-quality care'.
HealthYahoo Style UKHealthier You: Simple Steps To A Healthier Life
GP Dr Chris George explains how to live a healthier life, avoiding quick-fix diets and making small and sustainable changes to improve both your mental and physical health.
HealthYahoo Style UKThis '20-20-20' rule could help protect your eyesight during lockdown
Over a third of people in the UK who have been using screens more during lockdown believe their eyesight has been affected.
LifestyleYahoo Style UKFound! A dream part-time job for 2021: Earning £4k as a slipper tester
A loungewear fan could be in for a dream role testing cosy slippers all day-long during lockdown.
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Why severe coronavirus causes more damage than typical pneumonia
Pneumonia occurs when an infection spreads to the air sacs in the lungs.
HealthYahoo Style UKGut bacteria may influence severity of COVID complications, study suggests
The micro-organisms in a person's gastrointestinal tract have long been linked to immune health.
HealthYahoo Style UKCoffee linked to lower risk of prostate cancer, study suggests
The popular pick-me-up has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
HealthYahoo Style UKHow to look after your mental health this January
A psychologist explains how to beat the post-Christmas blues.