Free treatment to sufferers of disturbed sleep
Those experiencing poor sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic are being invited to take part in an online treatment study run…
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Arthritis drug effective in treating sickest COVID-19 patients
Critically ill patients with COVID-19 treated with an arthritis drug that reduces inflammation are significantly more likely to have improved…
COPD: Many do not understand their condition
The Taskforce for Lung Health is calling for people with suspected or diagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to receive…
COVID response: opportunity to build back better
Response to COVID-19 an opportunity to build back better: Data released on first day of CBI Annual Conference suggests majority…
Toothbrush sharing linked with spread of COVID-19
Sharing toothbrushes and other ill-advised oral hygiene measures could play an influential role in spreading COVID-19, according to new research.…
Severe COVID-19 infection rare in newborn babies
Severe COVID-19 infection appears rare in newborn babies, suggests a new study. The UK-wide analysis, led by researchers from Imperial College…
35 Expert tips to avoid germs and stay healthy
Here are some interesting facts about common germs and top practical tips to avoid catching them. Moreover, with the government’s…
Call for wasted millions to be redirected
COVID-19: Call for millions spent on failing privatised test and trace system to be diverted to local services: Test and…
Human challenge studies for COVID-19
Researchers are set to explore a human challenge study with the virus that causes COVID-19, the first such study anywhere…
How to get up after a fall
It’s a shocking statistic, but each year over 4,500 people in England and Wales die following a fall. Nearly a…
Healthcare staff: Mental health impact of pandemics
Mental health problems such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety and depression are common among healthcare staff during and immediately after…
Nations with highest Covid-19 death toll
England, Wales and Scotland nations had among the highest rate of deaths from all causes, including COVID-19, as a result…