Back to Healthy weight. Most people put on weight because they eat and drink more calories than they burn through everyday movement and body functions. But, in some cases your weight gain may be due to an underlying health condition. This page covers 9 medical issues that can cause weight gain. An underactive thyroid hypothyroidism… Read More »
A NSW Health executive says she believed more COVID-19 swabs should have been taken and clearer messaging provided before passengers were allowed to disembark the Ruby Princess and scatter across Australia and internationally. The Special Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess heard from NSW Heath communicable diseases acting director Dr Christine Selvey on Monday.… Read More »
Diuretics Diuretics, also called water pills, are a common treatment for high blood pressure. Blood pressure test Blood pressure tip: Get more potassium Blood pressure tip: How off the couch Blood diuretics tip: Know alcohol limits Blood pressure tip: Stress out no more Blood pressure tip: Watch the caffeine Blood pressure tip: Watch your weight… Read More »
This is part of our Coronavirus Update series in which Harvard specialists in epidemiology, infectious disease, economics, politics, and other disciplines offer insights into what the latest developments in the COVID-19 outbreak may bring. Harvard public health experts said the nation’s COVID-19 epidemic is getting “quite out of hand” and that, with cases rising rapidly… Read More »