Eating disorders ‘risen considerably’ during the pandemic
Eating disorders 'risen considerably' during the pandemic: An expert has spoken of a significant increase in eating disorder referrals –…
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New COVID-19 variants fuelling Africa’s second wave
COVID-19 cases and deaths are surging in Africa as new, more contagious variants of the virus spread to additional countries.…
Scientists uncover potential antiviral treatment for Covid-19
Researchers from the University of Nottingham have discovered a novel antiviral property of a drug that could have major implications in…
New trial to test drugs for preventing Covid-19 in care homes
A new trial, led by experts from the University of Nottingham, will look at reducing the transmission of Covid-19 and…
Only 1% of older people requiring home care may have received the vaccine
Cera, one of the UK’s largest home care providers, has today released data highlighting the stark lack of vaccinations among…
Covid IVF delay in has biggest impact on women over 40
Delay to IVF treatment brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over…
Life, death, COVID-19 and chess
Last August, in the lull between the first and second wave of the pandemic, I decided to travel to Hungary…
New warning on use of fridges for Oxford vaccine storage
The UK’s leading medical equipment testing company has issued a new warning on the use of fridges to store the…
Arthritis drugs may help sickest Covid-19 patients
Arthritis drugs may help sickest Covid-19 patients: Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly…
Lockdown survey: We drank more, exercised less
Lockdown saw people in the UK eating less fruit and veg, getting less exercise and drinking more alcohol – according…
Reducing coronavirus spread during dental procedures
Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation: Researchers from Imperial College London and King’s College London…
People with rare autoimmune diseases at increased risk of dying during Covid-19
A new study, led by experts from the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases…