TikTok really could be a factor in the rise of tics among young women – but its real cause is this medical condition: Peter Snaterse/Shutterstock A recent Channel 4 TV programme, Britain’s Tourette Mystery – Scarlett Moffatt Investigates, promised to explain why there has been an increase in the number of people, mainly teenage girls, …
Justin Bieber: what is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the condition affecting the singer?: DFree/Shutterstock Justin Bieber has had to cancel future concert dates because of a viral infection that has paralysed one side of his face. “As you can see, this eye is not blinking,” Bieber told his fans in a video on Instagram. “I can’t …
Libérer la parole des victimes, une condition pour rompre avec la banalisation du viol en Côte d’Ivoire: La pratique consistant à blâmer et à stigmatiser les victimes de viol a des conséquences dévastatrices : elle les réduit au silence tout en protégeant les violeurs, et les dissuade d’accéder aux services de santé et de réclamer …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: Zuma Battling Mystery Condition for 18 Months, Court Hears – State Wants Its Own Doctor to Examine Him: Analysis – While former president Jacob Zuma’s condition has allegedly been made worse by his stay at the Estcourt Correctional Facility, the prosecution and the defence are in the dark …
Heart block: cause of condition which affects endurance athletes identified in study using racehorses: Most young athletes with heart block typically don't experience any symptoms. lzf/ Shutterstock Endurance athletes (such as triathletes, footballers, or marathon runners) can be some of the healthiest people in society. Yet paradoxically, some can also be prone to developing a …
ADHD in adults: what it’s like living with the condition – and why many still struggle to get diagnosed: Inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness are all traits of ADHD. Andrii Zastrozhnov/ Shutterstock Many of us think of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a childhood condition – which is typically when it’s diagnosed. But a growing …
A nice Paternoster image: British Library digitised image from page 56 of “The British Colonies; their history, extent, condition, and resources” Image by The British Library Image taken from: Title: "The British Colonies; their history, extent, condition, and resources" Author(s): Martin, Robert Montgomery, approximately 1803-1868 [person] British Library shelfmark: "Digital Store 10002.f.20" Page: 56 (scanned …
South Africa in the news: Classic car collectors can secure Morris Minor in ‘excellent’ condition for £8,000: The model was used for a 2,500 mile trip to and from Umtata, South Africa but has since been mostly used for local journeys. The Minor was sold to an elderly lady in 1960 when Mr Davies retired …
South Africa in the news: Classic car collectors can secure Morris Minor in ‘excellent’ condition for £8,000: The model was used for a 2,500 mile trip to and from Umtata, South Africa but has since been mostly used for local journeys. The Minor was sold to an elderly lady in 1960 when Mr Davies retired …
Gulf War Illness: depleted uranium ruled out as a cause of mystery condition – new study: Oil well fires burning outside of Kuwait. Everett Collection/ Shutterstock This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 1991 Gulf War. A United Nations coalition of about 700,000 troops led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation …
South Africa in the news: Surgeon General must clarify DP’s health condition – Solly Malatsi: Surgeon General must clarify Deputy President Mabuza’s health condition. 18 August 2020. The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Surgeon General of South Africa, L …: “South Africa” – BingNews Covid-19 and the fascinating science of what happens in the …
Muscle dysmorphia: why are so many young men suffering this serious mental health condition?: Muscle dysmorphia can lead to other mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. F8 studio Body image concerns among men are increasingly common and can have a serious impact on mental health. And for an estimated one in ten young …
High-intensity workouts may put regular gym goers at risk of rhabdomyolysis, a rare but dangerous condition: Those most at risk are male, non-elite, regular exercisers with a body mass index of over 30. Daxiao Productions/ Shutterstock If you’re a gym regular, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of achey or sore muscles a day or …
Blindsight: a strange neurological condition that could help us explain consciousness: Brain scan of a boy with fever and alteration of consciousness. Suttha Burawonk Imagine being completely blind but still being able to see. Does that sound impossible? Well, it happens. A few years ago, a man (let’s call him Barry) suffered two strokes in …
South Africa in the news: Rugby: Rassie Erasmus underwent chemotherapy for life-threatening condition during Springboks’ World Cup triumph: Former Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for a potentially life-threatening illness during his side’s successful 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign in Japan. In early …: “South Africa” – BingNews Global Cancer Biotherapy Market 2020 …
Cluster headache is more than ‘just a headache’ – but this excruciating condition is often misdiagnosed: Attacks can last from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, several times a day. MDGRPHCS/ Shutterstock Cluster headache is more than just a headache. It is a severe neurological condition, sometimes known as a “suicide headache” because many …
Billie Eilish and Tourette’s: our new study reveals what it’s really like to live with the condition: The American singer Billie Eilish recently spoke to her fans about having struggled with Tourette’s syndrome since she was a child. She’d previously avoided going public about her diagnosis as she said she didn’t want to be characterised …
Hugh McIlvanney: sportswriter who went beyond the game to seek a higher truth of the human condition: Among all the tributes to the celebrated sports journalist Hugh McIlvanney, who has died aged 84, you will find one recurring theme: that in his work, the Scots-born reporter, writer and broadcaster transcended his genre. Greater by far …