Health Idea Now: May 2020

Counter-intuitive… but now might be the perfect time to try intermittent fasting

Dietitian Melissa Meier shares the health perks of fasting while in iso, and three simple tips to help you stick to it at home.

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South Korea's Celltrion aims to start in-human COVID-19 drug trial in July

South Korea's Celltrion Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment of COVID-19 demonstrated an up to 100-fold reduction in viral load of the disease in animal testing, saying it aims to start in-human clinical trials in late July.

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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

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Armed with disinfectant and admonishments, South Korean robot fights coronavirus spread

A self-driving robot equipped with cameras and an LED screen greets visitors at the lobby in the headquarters of South Korea's largest mobile operator, checking their temperature, dispensing hand sanitiser and disinfecting the floor.

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Thailand reports one new coronavirus case, no new deaths

Thailand reported one new coronavirus case on Monday and no new deaths, taking the total number of infections to 3,082, of which 57 were fatalities.

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Hong Kong reports first local COVID-19 cases in two weeks

Hong Kong has confirmed its first locally transmitted coronavirus cases in more than two weeks, fuelling concerns over its spread as restrictions on movement are relaxed.

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7 of the best fat-burning lunches to meal prep this week

From burrito bowls to high-protein pumpkin soup, here are seven healthy lunches that will help you put your body into fat-burning mode, all approved by dietitian Melissa Meier.

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6 best sexy workouts to tone from home

Get toned, feel sexy and boost your confidence with these saucy — and effective — online workouts.

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Sorry but going keto might make you gain weight, in the long run

Dietitian Susie Burrell spoke with Professor Grant Brinkworth, a senior research scientist from CSIRO, about the negative side effects of the Keto diet on weight loss. And apparently, the popular diet could lead to long term weight gain - not loss.

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Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 333 to 181,815: RKI

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 333 to 181,815, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.

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South Korea's Celltrion says COVID-19 drug shows drop in viral load in animal testing

South Korea's Celltrion Inc said on Monday its experimental treatment of COVID-19 demonstrated a 100-fold reduction in viral load of the disease in animal testing.

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Is it OK to sleep in undies?

Our resident doctor answers the age old question - do you really need to let it ‘breathe’ down there?

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China reports 16 new COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly three weeks

China reported the highest daily increase in coronavirus cases in nearly three weeks with 16 new infections discovered on May 31, as the number of so-called imported cases jumped in southwestern Sichuan province.

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The appliance that makes healthy meal prepping a breeze

Love meal prepping, but wish it were easier? A slow cooker is the kitchen appliance you need.

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China reports 16 new coronavirus cases vs two a day earlier

China reported 16 new coronavirus cases for May 31, the highest since May 11 and up from 2 cases reported a day earlier, the country's health commission reported.

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Mexico registers 9,930 total coronavirus deaths, 90,664 accumulated cases

Mexico's Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said on Sunday there were 151 new coronavirus deaths and 3,152 new cases, for an accumulated total of 9,930 fatalities and 90,664 cases.

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Brazil passes the half million mark for COVID-19 cases

Brazil registered 16,409 new cases of novel coronavirus on Sunday, raising the total of infected cases to 514,849 in the second worst outbreak of COVID-19 in the world after the United Sates, the health ministry said.

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U.S. CDC reports total of 1,761,503 coronavirus cases, 103,700 deaths

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Sunday reported a total 1,761,503 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 23,553 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 915 to 103,700.