Jeremy Vine: Dr Sarah says new Covid strain ‘game changer’ Covid cases continue to rise in the UK, and more than 80,000 people have died from the deadly virus. A sharp rise in cases was largely attributed to a new strain of coronavirus, which is more transmissible. The mutation was first spotted in the south-east […]
Matt Hancock says there could be annual coronavirus vaccine Much furore has been made over the government’s decision to withhold the second dose of coronavirus vaccines in a bid to inoculate as many people in the UK as possible. Speaking to Piers and Susanna this morning, Matt Hancock defended the government’s decision. As he explained, […]
After a month of fits and starts, state and local governments across the U.S. are slowly ramping up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Health care workers and nursing home residents were the first to roll up their sleeves for a dose, and several cities have since expanded to inoculating essential workers like teachers and grocery store […]
After a month of fits and starts, state and local governments across the U.S. are slowly ramping up distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Health care workers and nursing home residents were the first to roll up their sleeves for a dose, and several cities have since expanded to inoculating essential workers like teachers and grocery store […]
Researchers at the University of York are calling for more stringent regulatory measures to reduce the health burden of smokeless tobacco, a product often found in UK stores without the proper health warnings and as a result of illicit trading. Smokeless tobacco is particularly popular in Asia and Africa and includes chewing tobacco as well […]
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. Dementia refers to a set of symptoms, including problems with thinking, reasoning, learning, memory and language. Alzheimer’s is more likely as a person gets older. About one in every 100 people aged 65 have Alzheimer’s and this will rise to 40 out of every […]
Chris Whitty outlines how new coronavirus variant is easily spread New Covid strain cases are reaching shocking numbers – the virus is said to be far more transmissible. Knowing the major symptoms of COVID-19 is integral in order for anyone to unwittingly spread the virus even further. It’s common knowledge what the major symptoms are […]
Brian May says he’s ‘grateful to be alive’ after heart attack Profuse sweating – when not exercising or nervous – is a warning sign of a heart attack. There are other clues a person is in urgent need of medical assistance. How would you react to a life-or-death situation? St John Ambulance explained a heart […]
Snoring: Doctor explains how to sleep better at night Dr Chris Dickson is adamant good quality sleep is key for overall wellbeing, but how do you know if you’re getting enough? What are the warning signs you could be lacking adequate shuteye, and which health conditions could prevent you from doing so? “While it may […]
Lisa Maffia discusses her 'cervical cancer' diagnosis The neck of the womb (i.e. the cervix) connects the womb and vagina inside a woman’s body – it’s where a baby passes through before it’s born. Cervical cancer occurs when abnormal cells multiply in the cervix. Cancer Research UK pointed out that unusual vaginal bleeding is a […]