In the summer, many people suffer from swollen ankles or swollen feet. If the ailment disappears after a few days, there is nothing to worry about. If you continue to suffer from it, it is good to go to the doctor. It may indicate heart failure, reports the Heart Foundation. “On a hot day, many … Read more
Much advice has been given about the ideal break between two Pfizer shots. But the answer is there: it’s best to wait eight weeks between the first and second dose. That is the ‘sweet spot’ according to scientists after new research. The Oxford University researchers found that higher levels of antibodies were achieved when the … Read more
In India, at least 4,300 people have already died from something called ‘black mold’. This infectious disease leads to death or severe mutilation. There are now 45,000 known cases in the country, reports the Indian health minister. “Where the fungus goes, the flesh rots,” explains Indian ENT doctor Atul Mittal. Mucormycosis, as the infection is … Read more
Permanent loss of smell and taste, but also fatigue and headaches, the symptoms of lung covid vary widely, as does the severity of the complaints. The numbers on the numbers are alarming in any case. According to a British study, 13 percent still had complaints six months after infection. Italian researchers even report that 40 … Read more
The corona pandemic has changed our view of work. Hours in traffic jams, the noisy open-plan office and other annoying obligations are in many cases not necessary at all to do our work properly. Oxford University anthropologist James Suzman hopes the changes are permanent, he tells in De Standaard. “Our work ethic still stems from … Read more
Now that the delta variant is rapidly spreading, you may start to fear that you will still get sick despite your vaccination. But that chance is very small, explains immunologist Marjolein van Egmond at Op1. “In principle, the vaccines are very good,” says the immunologist. The protection is between 60 and 95 percent. “That is … Read more
After festivals in Breda and Utrecht, there were also events in Amsterdam and Venlo last week. 118 visitors to the Chin Chin Festival in Amsterdam later tested positive and 93 people who were on Stereo Sunday in Venlo were later found to be carrying the corona virus, according to an overview that health minister Hugo … Read more
The authoritative neurologist Bas Bloem of Radboudumc looks at the increasing numbers of people with Parkinson’s with anger. The victims often did not need to get sick. Pesticides can cause the brain disease, yet a ban has not been forthcoming. “But it’s damn urgent! How do we explain to next generations that they got Parkinson’s … Read more
People who have received a flu shot may be partially protected against some serious consequences of a corona infection. The chance that they end up in hospital is smaller, according to American scientists. They analyzed nearly 75,000 corona patients and found a significant decrease in the number of thrombosis and strokes in people who received … Read more
A 90-year-old woman from Belgium who previously died of the coronavirus was simultaneously infected with both the Alpha and the Beta variant, Belgian researchers announced on Sunday. According to them, this rare phenomenon may be underestimated. The unvaccinated woman, who lived alone and received home nursing, was admitted to hospital in Aalst in March after … Read more