Blood donations are safe during the pandemic and do not carry a risk of COVID-19 infection risk, a new study suggests. Earlier in the crisis, scientists worried... read more
The UK today reported zero Covid deaths for the first time in 10 months and one of the top virus-tracking scientists in the country declared ‘vaccines wor... read more
MPs today urged the UK to donate Covid vaccine doses to poorer countries to save lives and prevent dangerous new variants from cropping up. More than 100 cross-... read more
Daily coronavirus cases in the U.S. continue to fall to record low levels as more of the population gets immunized against the deadly disease. On Monday ̵... read more
Friday night in London’s West End and I am flat on my back, staring up at the stars. It’s early September 2020 and revellers are everywhere. Covid cases a... read more
Antibody from common cold can neutralize COVID-19 and could lead to vaccine that protects against all coronaviruses, new study suggests A new study compared bl... read more
I am waiting for a letter from my GP’s surgery asking me whether I consent to having my medical data uploaded on to a national database and made available to ... read more
Daily eye drops could replace reading glasses for millions of people with presbyopia. Nearly half the UK adult population has presbyopia, the normal loss of ... read more
There is a palpable feeling of excitement in the air that a return to ‘business as usual’ might actually be within our grasp. It’s understandable, after a... read more
Gummy supplements are a popular way to dose up on health-boosting ingredients — and they’re not just for children, with some promising to help adults with e... read more
Did you know that the average man’s testosterone levels begin to drop by 1% every year after his 30th birthday? While the effects of this declining hormone ma... read more
A radical diet plan of low- calorie soups and shakes can help us throw away blood pressure pills as well as reverse diabetes. The NHS is testing a strict diet o... read more
We’re not exercising enough. We’re eating too much of the ‘wrong’ food. Our waists are too big. It’s pretty hard to ignore the daily barrage of messag... read more
As an ultra-fit marathon runner, Tom Williams expected to sail through a routine NHS health MOT when he hit his 40s. But he was alarmed to discover that, aged ... read more
More than 100 employees at Houston Methodist have sued the hospital for making COVID-19 vaccines mandatory in the workplace. The company put out a new policy la... read more
Companies in the U.S. can legally provide incentives to workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine, according the federal government. In December 2020, the Equal Emp... read more
NIH scientists discover rare form of ALS in children linked to genes that help the body produce fat Researchers have discovered the cause of a rare genetic for... read more
The United States recorded its lowest daily totals of coronavirus cases and deaths in more than a year as officials continue to encourage the public to get vacc... read more
A woman with shocking-pink hair is describing her psychiatric symptoms in a video shared with her 14,000 fans on social-media platform TikTok. She eats too much... read more
Heartburn is a horrible problem. It’s a bit like back pain – if you are lucky enough not to suffer with it, then it can seem trivial. But when it hits you, ... read more
As is often the way, when Tamsin Hewitt and her partner Simon’s first child arrived five years ago, their sex life took a back seat. Even so, at least once a... read more
HEALTH NOTES: Zoom calls stave off memory loss and can protect against dementia By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 29 May 2021 | Updated: 22:10 BS... read more
