The flu and a seasonal common cold virus can fuse together and create an entirely new pathogen, scientists have shown for the first time. Influenza A and respi... read more
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise for the first time in 20 YEARS — as World Health Organization blames lockdown Over 10 million people contracted TB in 2021,... read more
More than a million Americans may have been exposed to a cancer-causing chemical in dry shampoos made by household brands. Unilever recalled over 1.5 million pr... read more
Official timeline Dec 8, 2019 – Earliest date that China has acknowledged an infection Dec 31 – China first reported ‘pneumonia of unknown ... read more
An extra hour in bed may leave you feeling fresh. But, if experts are to be believed, there might be darker consequences when clocks go back later this month.... read more
EDEN PROJECT Becky Fenner, hospitality manager at the Eden Project, said: ‘We are delighted to have come top of the Out to Lunch league table. ‘Th... read more
A simple crossword may be better than brain training when it comes to warding off dementia. Brain training has become increasingly popular in recent years, aime... read more
The world’s first breast milk institute has opened in California — where scientists will explore whether it can be used to treat a series of diseases. T... read more
Pfizer is being investigated in Italy over claims it funneled more than a billion dollars in profit out of the country to skirt taxes. Italy’s finance pol... read more
‘Wine o’clock’ might seem like a treat at the end of the day. But experts warn the culture, rife among older Britain’s middle class, may... read more
Ebola fears are ramping up in Uganda, with the killer virus having now reached the African country’s bustling capital. More than 100 people have so far be... read more
The number of people who missed GP appointments has hit a year-high, statistics revealed today as plans to fine culprits £10 were renewed. Almost 1.4million GP... read more
Feeling down in the dumps? Try BIRDWATCHING! Researchers say seeing or hearing birds helps lift your mood Researchers recruited 1,292 people from around the wor... read more
From a vibrating chair for urinary incontinence to a ‘vampire facial’ to rejuvenate the vagina, clinics offer a range of whacky menopause treatments... read more
Dozens of UK companies are offering ‘misleading’ private blood tests for a range of conditions and deficiencies, an investigation has found. Many of... read more
As we age, our needs change. We may require more help with everyday tasks, or we may need more specialized care. But what is the difference between home care an... read more
Liposuction is a popular cosmetic procedure that can help sculpt the body by removing excess fat from specific areas. The most commonly treated areas are the ab... read more
The median nerve travels into the palm of the hand from the forearm. It is responsible for providing sensation to the thumb, index finger, middle finger, and a ... read more
Vapers are at the same risk of heart disease as cigarette users, according to federally-funded research. In two studies, one on mice and one on people, e-ci... read more
A neuroscientist is arguing notorious US serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is not a psychopath because he showed ’emotional empathy with people’. Profess... read more
Pfizer has been accused of ‘daylight robbery’ after it emerged the company plans to sell its Covid shot with an estimated 10,000 percent markup in t... read more
Parents of babies hospitalized with RSV have shared their horror stories amid an aggressive and early outbreak that threatens to overwhelm kids’ hospitals... read more
