Gypsy Traveller group faced a higher risk during the COVID-19
New research shows, for the first time, a higher risk of COVID-19 hospitalisation or death for the White Gypsy/Traveller ethnic minority group. The research, which...
COVID-19
The COVID-19 category provides evidence-informed insight into the ongoing pandemic and its impacts on health, society and healthcare systems. It covers research updates, long-term effects, vaccines and policy discussions, helping readers understand developments and implications as the landscape continues to evolve.
Study of movement on long Covid sufferers
University study investigates effects of movement on long Covid sufferers: The University of Winchester is taking part in a new study to find out if...
Monitoring British bats can help identify coronaviruses
Researchers who found novel coronaviruses in UK bats say genetic surveys of the viruses should be regularly conducted, even if none of those viruses can...
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland
Insights into adolescent mental health in Scotland: A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), presenting data...
Playing golf had a positive impact on older Finnish golfers’ physical activity
The physical activity of older golfers in Finland increased and their quality of life remained on a good level despite COVID-19 restrictions, according to a...
Covid-19 vaccine that can cope with mutated viruses
A new DNA-based vaccine against covid-19 is being tested for the first time on healthy participants at Karolinska University Hospital. The vaccine has been developed...
COVID-19 can cause brain cells to ‘fuse’
Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse, initiating malfunctions that lead to chronic neurological...
Cats & Covid
Household cats acquired the same COVID-19 variants as their owners throughout the pandemic, according to new research. The study, published in Emerging Infectious Diseases and...
Long COVID’s health impacts for Australia revealed in new study
Long COVID’s health impacts for Australia revealed in new study: Long COVID contributed to a substantial loss of health as a result of the 2021-22...
High spring pollen count will increase allergies and Covid
High spring pollen count will increase allergies and Covid cases, warns medical testing expert: A wet March and global warming mean Brits are facing a...
