A woman with HIV took over 200 days to clear her Covid infection. Here’s why researchers are worried
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA case study suggests that people with HIV should be prioritised for Covid vaccination Read More
Mosquito bite warning as West Nile virus outbreak hits four states
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWest Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes in at least six US states, and the insects have passed the virus along to humans in…
Zika virus outbreak suspected in India’s Kerala as first case confirmed, 13 others suspected
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe southern Indian state of Kerala has confirmed its first case of Zika virus – a mosquito-borne disease – in a 24-year-old pregnant woman who…
20 simple ways to improve your heart health
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteHigh cholesterol, high blood pressure, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. Read More
Fans are BANNED from the Tokyo Olympics with Japan in state of emergency amid spiralling Covid-19 cases
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteOrganisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have agreed to hold the Games without spectators, after Japan declared a coronavirus state of emergency for the capital that will…
Drug treatment in England ‘not fit for purpose’, landmark review finds
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe drug treatment system in England is currently “not fit for purpose” and is in urgent need of repair, a landmark review has…
Painkillers raise risk of harm to babies in womb, study finds
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Reading Time: < 1 minutePregnant women who take over-the-counter painkillers have a higher risk of their babies being harmed in the womb. Read More
20 of the strangest phobias
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re all scared of something. Whether it’s the dentist’s drill, heights or creepy crawlies; Read More
Millions face summer of chaos as scientists slam 'dangerous and unethical experiment'
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteMillions of people face a summer of chaos as they are forced to self-isolate when the July 19 unlocking drives up Covid…
Covid has caused 'diabetes timebomb'
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteBritain faces a ‘diabetes timebomb’ after nearly 2.5million sufferers missed out on vital checks due to Covid-19, Read More