Screening tool can detect Covid-19 from a cough
COVID-19 screening tool can detect the virus from a cough: Scientists have created a rapid primary screening tool for COVID-19…
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How to prevent tooth decay
AROUND 20 MILLION UK ADULTS currently have signs of tooth decay – according to new data – even though it…
Victory for thousands of terminally ill patients
Antifibrotic drugs offer hope to thousands of patients who are living with a condition that has a worse outcome than…
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer
Single-dose radiotherapy for breast cancer confirmed to be suitable for most patients: Results from further analysis of the large international TARGIT-A…
Epilepsy: New research enables better treatment
Scientists have discovered that the way in which neurons are connected within regions of the brain, can be a better…
Covid restrictions here to stay?
How Covid-19 restrictions may be necessary for years to come: Covid-19 could continue to cause recurrent waves and deaths despite frequent…
Summer sickness – 6 common illnesses
Summer sickness: Dr Luke James, Medical Director, Bupa Global and UK Insurance discusses how to protect your child's health over…
WHO: Long working hours increasing deaths
Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO: Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths…
Teens practice poor hand hygiene
More than half of adolescents practice poor hand hygiene: Only one in three adolescents are practising appropriate hand hygiene, a new…
Thrush and vaginal health
Thrush and vaginal health: New survey highlights why it’s important to talk openly about thrush and vaginal health: Glasgow-based GP…