Covid strains: Prof Devi Sridhar on threat of further lockdowns There have been two new Covid variants discovered recently, not including the UK’s own mutated strain. South Africa and Brazil have both reported cases of a new strain of the virus, suggesting its genetic code has developed since the original was found in Wuhan in […]
Pharmacist explains how paracetamol and ibuprofen work Paracetamol is one of the main over-the-counter painkillers sold in the UK. It’s typically used to relieve mild or moderate pain, such as headaches, toothache or sprains, and reduce fevers caused by illnesses such as colds and flu. It’s safe for most people to take but the painkiller […]
Hair loss: Dr Ranj discusses causes of male pattern baldness Hair loss treatments have to mount enormous obstacles to produce convincing results. Attempting to thwart the mechanisms that underpin hair loss, which can be both environmental and genetic, is no small feat. Despite the challenges, researchers have discovered some surprising solutions, such as applying onion […]
UK seeing ‘decline in coronavirus infections’ says expert Due to COVID-19 being a relatively new virus, which researchers are continuing to investigate, many questions and theories are still being presented. Questions such as how exactly the virus spreads, why some people become far sicker than others and why some show few or no symptoms of […]
Vaccine: 600,000 Brits receive jab in single day The Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine has been shown to be 85 percent effective in preventing the most serious Covid symptoms according to the latest data from mass trials anywhere in the world. The vaccine has also been shown to have an overall efficacy of 66 percent […]
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning Visceral fat, also known as belly fat, is stored near vital organs making it a dangerous type of fat. Certain foods can play havoc within the body, and as such, increasing this type of fat can make a person more susceptible to serious health risks. Processed […]
Vaccine: 600,000 Brits receive jab in single day The Government has said it can “absolutely guarantee” its programme of vaccine delivery as authorities race to vaccinate the top four priority groups by February 15 amid a row with the European Union over vaccine supplies. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss made the pledge when asked if […]
Liver disease: NHS Doctor talks about link with alcohol As a general rule of thumb, the more overweight someone is, the higher the chance they have the condition. The British Liver Trust estimate that one in five people in the UK are in the early stage of fatty liver disease. The charity warns of melena […]
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer Fatty liver disease is a condition whereby fat builds up in the cells of your liver. It’s very common, but most people only have a mild form, which doesn’t usually cause long-term problems. However, the condition can cause liver damage in the later stages and this […]
Coronavirus vaccine rollout ‘has not been impeded’ says Kwarteng Much is still unknown about how COVID-19 will affect people over time. However, researchers recommend that doctors closely monitor people who have had COVID-19 to see how their organs are functioning after recovery. Long covid symptoms have been reported by many patients with one woman being possibly the longest sufferer […]
