Matt Hancock gives details of UK’s ‘mass vaccination programme’ The Covid vaccine found its first recipients in the UK today, as the Government went ahead with plans to inoculate the most vulnerable. People aged over 80 and in hospital treatment received their jabs this morning, and ministers hope to administer them to all vulnerable people […]
Who cannot have the Covid vaccine? The three sets of people that aren’t on the list
Vaccine: Matt Hancock discusses ‘Covid vaccine passports’ Covid vaccines landed in the UK this week, with a 90-year-old woman becoming the first person to receive the jab. But there will be an unfortunate few that have to wait a little longer for the coronavirus vaccine. Covid is a deadly infection that’s killed more than 70,000 […]
How to reduce visceral fat: Pu-erh tea may reduce harmful belly fat – what is it?
Dr Zoe Williams discusses visceral fat on This Morning Visceral fat, also known as belly fat, is stored near vital organs such as the liver and intestines. This is bad company to keep – a build up of visceral fat can intrude on these vital organs, raising your risk of chronic complications, such as diabetes […]
Covid vaccine: When will the Oxford vaccine be ready?
Vaccine is a 'great tool' says WHO's Margaret Harris Last month the UK became the first nation to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use, and the first batches of the vaccine have now arrived in the UK. A priority list for the vaccine has been decided, and the first doses of the Pfizer vaccine will […]
Covid symptoms update: ‘Real concern’ over long-term issues of erectile dysfunction in men
Coronavirus symptoms: Dermatologist explains possible rashes The long-term effects of Covid are something we’ve heard more and more about over the last few months. Studies have shown the virus can cause damage to the lungs, heart and brain. But now there are warnings of men who have had the virus experiencing erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction, […]
Stephen Fry health: Star provides update on his prostate cancer status
Prostate cancer: What are the signs and symptoms? Stephen Fry is a much loved comedian, actor and writer who has been a mainstay of British television over the years. Stephen shocked fans a couple of years back after he publicly addressed his battle with prostate cancer. The comedian had his prostate removed after being diagnosed […]
Hannah Cockcroft health: Paralympian’s disability caused by two cardiac arrests
What’s the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest? Hannah Cockcroft, 28, was left with permanent damage in numerous areas of her brain after suffering the two cardiac arrests. The damage caused her weak hips, deformed feet and legs and mobility problems. The fine motor skills in her hands were also affected. Yorkshire-born […]
Mouth ulcers: When the sore in your mouth could be a sign of cancer
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. An ulcer is an area where part of the skin is missing and thus the underlying sensitive raw areas are exposed. The mouth has a lot of nerve endings and so mouth […]
Hair loss treatment: Bhringraj oil shown to outperform minoxidil in study
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Hair loss solutions can come with considerable caveats, such as price, adverse side effects and invasive procedures. That’s why natural solutions are altogether more appealing because they usually side step many of […]
Inflamed gums: What is a dental abscess, how do you fix it?
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. A staggering 90 percent of adults in the UK have some gum disease on their teeth, and gum abscesses can often occur as a result. How do you know if your inflamed […]