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Omicron was in Britain BEFORE South Africa raised alarm

Omicron was in the UK days before South Africa warned the world of the new Covid variant, it has emerged after the majority of cases in Scotland were linked to... read more

Black health care workers were 30% less likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in first four months

Black health care workers were less likely than their white colleagues to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in the early months of the jab’s availability, a ne... read more

CDC orders all airlines to turn over names of passengers who have been in 8 African countries

CDC orders all US airlines to turn over names of passengers who’ve been in eight African countries facing travel restrictions due to the Omicron variant T... read more

GPs’ workload will be slashed to focus on ‘new national mission’ booster drive

UK’s mammoth booster drive explained – Every adult over the age of 18 in the UK will be offered a coronavirus booster jab by the end of January R... read more

Covid deaths fell by 7% last week with 952 victims, official figures show

The number of people dying with Covid in England and Wales fell seven per cent last week, official data revealed today as flu deaths continue to rise Office for... read more

How to Prepare for a Visit to the Dentist

Whether you’re visiting for a routine checkup or a dental procedure, it’s important to prepare for a visit to the dentist. From the initial stages of bookin... read more

Men who use e-cigarettes twice as likely to suffer erectile dysfunction, study finds

Men who vape or use e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction, a new study has suggested. American researchers surveyed nea... read more

People who survive severe COVID are 2.5 times as likely to die within a year as those not infected

Long Covid may lead to an increased risk of death in the year after a patient’s diagnosis, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Florida ana... read more

NHS waiting list could DOUBLE to 12 million in just four years, damning report warns 

NHS waiting lists could double to 12 million by 2025 despite billions more in taxpayers’ cash being pumped into our hospital wards, a damning report has concl... read more

FDA advisory committee recommends emergency authorization of Merck’s Covid pill

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committee recommended emergency use authorization of Merck & Co’s experimental pill to treat mild-... read more

Pfizer applies for FDA authorization of first COVID vaccine booster for kids 16 or 17

Pfizer asked U.S. regulators to authorize itsCOVID-19 vaccine booster shots for older teens as the Omicron variant of the virus continues to spread worldwide. T... read more

Experts say it is too early to worry about the Omicron variant in the US

 What is so concerning about the variant? Experts say it is the ‘worst variant they have ever seen’ and are alarmed by the number of mutations it c... read more

Omicron: CDC director says US is increasing COVID-19 testing at FOUR airports

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the agency is increasing COVID-19 testing at four U.S. airports in an effort to stop t... read more

More than HALF of US employers have or will require COVID-19 vaccine mandates, survey finds

AT&T – Only managers must be vaccinated Alaska Airlines – All US employees must be vaccinated by Dec. 8   American Airlines – All US e... read more

Boris drafts in army as he unveils plans for ‘another great British vaccination effort’

The Covid booster programme: Key points  – Every adult over the age of 18 in the UK will be offered a coronavirus booster jab by the end of January ̵... read more

Omicron variant is unlikely to cause severe illness in vaccinated people, BioNTech says 

 What is so concerning about the variant? Experts say it is the ‘worst variant they have ever seen’ and are alarmed by the number of mutations it c... read more

Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid try to quell hospitality fears over limiting socialising

Boris Johnson and Sajid Javid today tried to quell hospitality fears after health experts suggested it was ‘sensible’ for people to limit socialisin... read more

Americans under age 35 are FOUR TIMES as likely to be frequent marijuana users as seniors

American adults under age 35 are far more likely to frequently use marijuana than those over age 65, a new study finds. Researchers at Massachusetts General Hos... read more

Health chiefs recall batches of blood pressure pills because they contain cancer-causing chemical

Health chiefs recall 44 batches of common blood pressure pills because they contain cancer-causing chemical Pharmacies stocking the pills told to pull it immedi... read more

5 Ways to Improve Your Dental Hygiene Routine

Dental health is an integral contributor to a healthy body and should be given the care it deserves. With all the things that we expose our teeth to, ensuring y... read more

Dmytro Shymkiv: There are legal obstacles for scientists that limit the commercialization of ideas

There are too many bureaucratic processes in Ukraine around the implementation of new scientific ideas that can bring money to the budget, said the head of the ... read more

Is there any point in Millie Mackintosh popping placenta pills?

The idea might sound off-putting to many, but around one in three women who have home births choose to eat their own placenta after birth, in the belief that it... read more

Why does my blood pressure rise when I go to the GP? DR MARTIN SCURR answers your health questions 

I’m having difficulty getting an accurate blood pressure measurement because I get so anxious when I’m in the GP surgery — I believe it’s called white c... read more

‘If only Sam had known how many young men feel as lost as he did’

Ben West was in his bedroom playing music when he heard his mum come up the stairs, singing to herself. ‘There was silence for a second as she opened my broth... read more