Researchers from leading UK and US institutions have published an analysis outlining the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on ethnic minority groups, and the role of racism, in particular systemic racism, as a fundamental cause and driver of adverse health outcomes. Recommendations include the addition of ethnic minority groups to those defined as clinically extremely vulnerable […]
Brazil variant: Professor shares concerns over coronavirus strain A new Covid variant was detected in Brazil earlier this month, after four travellers arrived in Japan with the mutation. It’s the third confirmed variant of Covid-19, which has raised alarms across the world. What are the symptoms of the new Brazilian Covid variant? The variant has […]
Vitamin D: Sarah Jarvis discusses use in combatting COVID-19 Vitamin B12 is credited for many important functions in the body and chief among them is supporting proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. Lacking the vitamin therefore causes the body to undergo a number of unsettling changes. Some of the most serious […]
Many older adults are becoming increasingly isolated during the pandemic as people continue to physically distance. Families may be afraid of getting loved ones sick, seniors may sequester themselves over fear of contracting the virus or shared living facilities may have visiting restrictions. All of this contributes to loneliness, which can ultimately lead to a […]
“I must sound like a broken record,” stated Matt Hancock, as he urged we all have a part to play in whether we’re at the peak or not. “It comes down to the behaviour of everyone,” he stressed. In the past seven days, the British government reported 389,572 people tested positive for coronavirus in the […]
Researchers at the University of York are calling for more stringent regulatory measures to reduce the health burden of smokeless tobacco, a product often found in UK stores without the proper health warnings and as a result of illicit trading. Smokeless tobacco is particularly popular in Asia and Africa and includes chewing tobacco as well […]
Dementia: Expert discusses the signs and symptoms Dementia symptoms depend on the region of the brain affected by brain damage. Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, which damages and eventually kills brain cells. The nature of the damage products quite distinct symptoms related to cognition, […]
Chris Whitty outlines how new coronavirus variant is easily spread The UK is currently battling a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus causing COVID-19), which was originally termed lineage B.1.1.7. The mutated strain, which was detected in November 2020, is pushing hospitals in the Capital and South East to the brink. One hospital in Essex […]
What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. Dementia refers to a set of symptoms, including problems with thinking, reasoning, learning, memory and language. Alzheimer’s is more likely as a person gets older. About one in every 100 people aged 65 have Alzheimer’s and this will rise to 40 out of every […]
Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer Increase your life expectancy by fasting once a week – this is the recommendation by Jane from Nourish. She said: “Studies show a weekly 18-hour fast – when you eat in a six-hour window, say, between 1pm and 7pm – is linked with improved life expectancy […]
