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Why probiotics might help tackle the side-effects of chemotherapy

A course of antibiotics may fight off an infection, but it can also leave you feeling under the weather. For as well as killing off the bugs that cause the inf... read more

Cleveland Clinic will stop performing organ transplants for unvaccinated people 

The Cleveland Clinic will no longer offer organ transplants to people unvaccinated against COVID-19 due to concerns patients could be at a high risk of contract... read more

Pfizer will vaccinate EVERYONE over age 12 in one Brazilian city to study how long protection lasts

Pfizer says it will vaccinate everyone in one Brazilian city to study the effectiveness of its COVID-19 shot in a ‘real-world setting.’ All resident... read more

Electronic noses that can sniff out disease

A non-invasive test that you use to ‘smell’ illness from a breath sample sounds like the stuff of Star Trek’s Dr McCoy and sci-fi.  But, in fact, so-call... read more

The experts weigh in on how to beat our obesity crisis

Almost a third of people in this country aren’t just a bit overweight, they are officially classed as obese. It’s a sobering statistic. In fact, the majorit... read more

Researchers launch study to determine if biomarkers in saliva can predict kids’ risk of severe Covid

Michigan researchers launch study to determine if biomarkers in saliva can predict children’s risk of severe COVID-19 A new study from Central Michigan Un... read more

COVID US: New contact tracing app will notify people if they’ve been exposed to the virus

New COVID-19 contact tracing app will notify people if they’ve been exposed to the virus using Bluetooth A new app developed by Louisiana State University... read more

Want to lose this winter? Go wild swimming, study suggests

Want to lose weight this winter? Going wild swimming in cold seas, lakes and rivers could help, study finds Danish researchers recruited eight men who swam outd... read more

COVID-19 patients placed on life-support in late 2020 were 40% more likely to die within 90 days

COVID-19 patients who required life-support late in 2020 were significantly more likely to die within 90 days than those  who were placed on it during the pand... read more

Britain has now sequenced 1MILLION Covid genomes – 25% of the world’s variant hunting database

Britain has now sequenced 1MILLION Covid genomes – making up 25% of the entire world’s variant hunting database UK only beaten by the US, which has ... read more

Britain’s daily Covid cases jump by 15% in a week as outbreak continues to grow

Britain’s daily Covid cases have jumped again today as the outbreak continues to grow — but deaths have fallen. Department of Health figures showed 40,2... read more

FDA defends Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after three Nordic countries pause the shots’ use

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is defending the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine after three Nordic countries paused part of the shot’s rollout due t... read more

Fury over rise of the ‘part-time’ GP (who still earns £100,000 a year)

Fury erupted today over the rise of the ‘part-time’ GP, with campaigners demanding family doctors work a minimum number of hours a week in return fo... read more

Simple blood test could tell if you’re going to be struck down with dementia in the next five years

A blood test could detect dementia up to five years before tell-tale signs appear, scientists say. By the time patients suffer memory loss and other hallmark si... read more

Unvaccinated people have 97% reduced risk at contracting COVID-19 as family members get immune

Unvaccinated people are less likely to contract COVID-19 if members of their family have some sort of immunity against the virus, a new study suggests. Research... read more

Mother-of-two told she has terminal cancer after op was CANCELLED due to Covid

A mother-of-two whose terminal cancer was missed when her routine operation was cancelled due to lockdown, is now fighting to ‘make memories’ for he... read more

6 Powerful Plant Extracts & Why They’re Good For Your Skin

Plants are an integral part of the skincare industry. They make up a large percentage of the ingredients found in skincare products, such as soaps, face washes,... read more

Men in the wealthiest areas of England ‘now live 10 YEARS longer than those in the poorest’

Men in England’s wealthiest areas now live for a decade longer than those in the poorest, an analysis has revealed.  A King’s Fund report showed ma... read more

Russia STOLE the blueprint for the Oxford/AstraZeneca jab, security sources tell ministers 

Russia was today accused of using a spy embedded in Britain to steal the design for the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine so Vladimir Putin could create their own sus... read more

Average GP is now working a three-day week – with one for every 2,000 patients

The average GP is now working a three-day week following a startling drop in working hours, as official figures reveal the average number of people per family ... read more

Nerve pain in hands? Know the major reasons behind it

The nerves in your hands provide a variety of functions. They’re part of the network that sends pain, pressure, temperature, and tactile sensations back t... read more

How imovane improves the insomnia

In these modern times, deep sleep is a luxury for most of us due to the kind of constant stimulation we have around us. But not being able to fall asleep quickl... read more

How back pain improve with easy steps

Back discomfort is a prevalent ailment that can interfere with a person’s ability to perform at work and in their personal life. Luckily, there are variou... read more

Could Long Covid be a little-known nervous system problem?

Some people with long Covid could actually be suffering from a common yet little-known ‘dizziness’ condition linked to problems with the nerves. Lingering ... read more