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Long Covid sufferer says she has trouble brushing her teeth, showering

A woman suffering from ‘long Covid’ says that she has trouble brushing her teeth or even showering due to her ongoing symptoms. Long Covid is a myst... read more

UK Covid cases breach 50,000 for second day in a row

Britain’s daily Covid cases have broken through 50,000 for the second day in a row, official data showed today amid fears the Omicron variant is taking ro... read more

Did Omicron evolve in a RODENT? Scientist sasy sheer number of mutations suggests the theory

The super-mutant Omicron strain of Covid causing worldwide panic may have evolved in rodents, a scientist has theorised. The mysterious origin of the heavily mu... read more

Almost 900,000 people – one in 60 – had Covid on any given day in England last week

Almost 900,000 people in England had Covid on any given day last week, official data suggested today as the outbreak continued to trend upwards.  Office for Na... read more

People diagnosed with Covid and TB died at a rate 20 TIMES higher than those who only had virus

Having a recent tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis can skyrocket a person’s likelihood of dying from COVID-19, a new study finds. Researchers from the California... read more

NHS to scrap routine surgeries to hit No10’s booster deadline

The NHS is set to scrap yet more routine operations in order for staff to shift their attentions to the UK’s mammoth booster rollout, health leaders have ... read more

Nearly 60% of under-50s who died from Covid in November in England were unvaccinated

Nearly 60% of under-50s who died from Covid in November in England were unvaccinated, official data shows 156 under-50s in the UK died within 28 days of a posit... read more

People with allergic conditions including hay fever and a runny nose have a lower risk of COVID-19  

People with allergic conditions including hay fever, asthmas eczema have an up to 40% lower risk of COVID-19 infection, study finds A new study looked at more t... read more

Growing number of Americans say they have received large bills after getting ‘free’ Covid tests 

While COVID-19 testing is supposed to be free for Americans, many are reporting receiving large bills for hundreds – if not thousands – of dollars f... read more

New York state records 11,300 new positive COVID-19 cases – highest single-day total since January

New York is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases as it was revealed that a recent visitor to the state tested positive for the Omicron variant. The state reco... read more

Previous Covid infection does NOT protect against the Omicron variant as it did with Delta

A prior COVID-19 infection may not offer protection against the Omicron variant as it did with the Delta variant. Dr Anne Von Gottberg, a microbiologist from So... read more

Nurses vote to back strike over No10’s 3% pay rise offer

Nurses in England and Wales today said they would support striking over the ‘unacceptable’ 3 per cent pay rise offer from Government, in a union bal... read more

UK’s daily Covid cases jump 14% in a week to 53,945 but deaths fall 4% amid Omicron fears

Britain’s Covid cases are continuing to climb with more than 53,000 recorded today, official Government data revealed amid fears that the Omicron variant ... read more

UK approves GSK’s Covid antibody drug that slashes risk of death and hospitalisation

A second Covid antibody drug which the UK Government has ordered 100,000 doses of has been approved by Britain’s medical watchdog.   Xevudy, made by Bri... read more

Covid cases fell in EVERY age group in England last week and in all regions except London

Covid cases fell in every age group in England last week and all regions except London, official surveillance revealed today despite fears the super-strain Omic... read more

Experts say vaccine makers not sharing technology played a role in emergence of Omicron variant 

Experts say COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers not sharing their technology has played a role in the emergence of variants such as the Omicron variant. Detected by ... read more

Covid US: Unvaccinated people are driving Michigan’s ‘worst surge’ ever

Michigan is experiencing its highest COVID-19 case numbers of the pandemic thus far, and the surge is largely driven by unvaccinated people. The state has the h... read more

Second US case of Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Minnesota

A second case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in the U.S. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the case on Thursday in a resident who ... read more

Which are the Most Common Orthopedic Conditions in Newborns?

Orthopedic conditions not only occur due to trauma or with increasing age. These conditions could be from birth only and it is very challenging to fix these con... read more

Covid hospitalizations up 20% over the past month as the US prepares for holiday virus surge

COVID-19 related hospitalizations made a sharp rise in the last month, as the holiday season gets into full swing and a new threat reaches America in the form o... read more

More than HALF of Americans say they prefer an in-person doctor’s visit rather than telehealth care

The majority of American say they prefer an in-person doctor’s visit to telehealth care, a new study suggests. Researchers from the RAND Corporation, a no... read more

Scientists build robot that uses CCTV cameras to determine if people are social distancing

Scientists build robot that uses CCTV cameras and thermal imaging to determine if people are following social distancing rules – and let them know when th... read more

UK’s Covid outbreak rebounds as infections rise 11% in a week to 48,374

Britain’s Covid crisis appeared to pick up again today with cases and deaths increasing together for the first time in four days, according to Government ... read more

No10’s new freebies for fitties scheme to launch in Wolverhampton

No10’s new freebies for fitties scheme to launch in Wolverhampton where 250,000 people will be ‘rewarded’ with discount vouchers and cinema ti... read more