Coronavirus vaccine: Doctor outlines crucial requirements for COVID-19 vaccine trials

Trials of COVID-19 vaccines from Oxford University and Imperial College London will begin on Thursday. Dr Katrina Pollock, the principal investigator for the coronavirus vaccine trials at Imperial College London, told LBC’s Nick Ferrari how the trials will work. She said: ”This is the start of the first of the clinical trials in the UK. […]

Coronavirus cure: How long will it take to find a vaccine?

Coronavirus was first discovered in December 2019, originating in Wuhan, China. The virus has since spread across the world, infecting millions of people. As the world suffers the effects of the pandemic there is a high demand for a vaccine, but there could be a long wait before a vaccine is approved and rolled out. […]

How to live longer: Integrate one powerful behaviour into your daily routine

One behaviour-turned-habit could be the key to leading a healthier, happier and longer life. What is it? And what does the research say? Researchers from Harvard Medical School have teamed together to pin-point the neural pathway linked to human longevity. Scientists from the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School based their findings on the brains […]

Simon Gregson coronavirus: What were the Coronation Street star’s symptoms?

Simon Gregson, 45, who’s played Steve McDonald on ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 1989, thanked NHS staff last week for their efforts during the coronavirus pandemic. While praising their work, he revealed he’d contracted COVID-19 and it was “bloody awful”. READ MORE Coronavirus update: Do you have a dental emergency? What to do To […]

Coronavirus symptoms: Have I already had coronavirus?

Coronavirus tests in the UK have detected 88,621 total cases, more than China experienced at the height of its epidemic earlier this year. However, the country may have many more cases than previously thought, due in part to perceived testing shortfalls, as the government is yet to meet its daily target of 100,000. Have I […]