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,...

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...

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...

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...

“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,”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...