Scientists say they have detected irregularities in the blood of long Covid patients that could one day pave the way for a test for the condition. Imperial College London researchers found a pattern of rogue antibodies in the blood of a small number of people with long Covid. They hope […]
We are on the cusp of discovering whether we have a vaccine that works against coronavirus. Scientists had to start from scratch earlier this year, but now the results of major trials are expected in the coming weeks or months. Just to get to this point has been a remarkable […]
In a move that would have been unthinkable just months ago, quarantine and social distancing have now become commonplace globally as governments make concerted efforts to fight the spiralling coronavirus outbreak. The measures, which have seen citizens from the U.S. to India either encouraged or enforced to stay in their […]
These are some of the recommendations from the World Health Organization to stay physically and mentally healthy while living under quarantine. The new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China less than three months ago has spread to more than 300,000 people in nearly every country across the world. More than 100 […]
With so much misinformation around about the Coronavirus we searched to find the most up to date for our readers and that seems to be coming from the BBC website who posted a comprehensive overview for the UK. They say: A respiratory infection originating in China and known as the […]
The common cold virus could cure cancer, scientists say, as a “revolutionary” treatment was found to eradicate the disease in a week. In the pioneering British trial, 15 patients were given an infusion of the bug, before undergoing surgery to remove and examine tumours. In every case, cancer cells had […]
From HRT to libido – here are some questions about menopause that all women should be asking How will I know when my menopause begins? Dr Louise Newson (menopausedoctor.co.uk) admits that despite being a menopause specialist, she didn’t recognise her own symptoms for months. “I was tired, irritable, down, forgetful, […]
Eating nuts regularly could improve sperm health, a study suggests. Men who ate about two handfuls of mixed almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts daily for 14 weeks improved their sperm count and had more viable “swimmers”, scientists found. The study comes amid a decline in sperm counts across the Western world, […]
Replace your rice and potatoes with lentils! Eating pulses reduces blood glucose levels by up to 35% and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes, study reveals. Eating lentils instead of rice or potatoes could help prevent or manage type 2 diabetes, a study has found. The vegetarian staple can […]
People across the UK will wake up having gained an hour’s sleep on Sunday morning, as the clocks go back heralding darker evenings and shorter days. But how much do we know about sleep and its impact on our lives, from our health and mood, to how long we’ll live? […]
