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Interval Training (HIIT) Quickly Increases Glucose Metabolism

Research has shown that HIIT increases insulin sensitivity and also glucose metabolism in muscles in type 2 diabetes individuals. Glucose uptake had returned to a normal level in the thigh muscles after just 2 weeks of training. This was discovered in a research project which examined how high-intensity interval training impacted the health of diabetic… Read More »

Covid-19 news: UK government imposes tier three rules in Manchester

By Michael Le Page , Clare Wilson , Jessica Hamzelou , Adam Vaughan , Conrad Quilty-Harper and Layal Liverpool Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham speaking outside Bridgewater Hall, ManchesterCredit: Jacob King/PA Images Latest coronavirus news as of 5 pm on 20 October UK government imposes tier three virus rules in Greater Manchester despite local disagreement… Read More »

A patient’s COVID-19 reflections

In this age of the coronavirus pandemic, every moment of life takes on new meaning and importance. Decisions must be made based upon facts known, not assumed. Everything requires careful thought and planning, like a trip to the pharmacy for refills of prescriptions or a trip to the local grocery store to pick up needed… Read More »

Pfizer plans to ditch Perth sterile injectables manufacturing site by 2024, endangering 470 positions

After years of manufacturing woes, Pfizer appeared to turn a corner earlier this year for its growing sterile injectables portfolio. But even with signs trending upward, Pfizer is preparing to exit an Australian site specializing in those drugs as part of a global reorganization effort.  Pfizer will walk away from its more than 50-year-old facility in… Read More »

Marvin Sapp on new album, moving to Texas and dealing with pandemic at church

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even though Marvin Sapp finished recording his new album before the coronavirus rocked the world, the gospel singer believes his prophetic message of enduring transition and change still resonates during the pandemic. Sapp says his songs about being fearless of the unknown was heavenly sent for his 12th album, Chosen Vessel,… Read More »