None of the children who have suffered from a rare inflammatory syndrome caused by COVID-19 in the UK had long-term health problems before falling ill, doctors say. Between 75 and 100 children are known to have developed the illness, which can cause symptoms similar to sepsis, since the beginning of April. In adults, many of … Read more
Blundering dentists pulled out almost 150 HEALTHY teeth over a five-year period, new study finds Researchers warn the true number may be higher than official figures suggest They also warn that attempts to tackle the problem appear to have failed Dentist error payouts can be as high as £40,000, depending on the blunder By Pat … Read more
The World Health Organization has thrown its support behind controversial trials in which healthy volunteers are infected with coronavirus and risk falling badly unwell. Bosses at the global health body claim the approach could rapidly accelerate vaccine development, which they say make it ethically justified. The WHO has set out eight criteria that would need … Read more
Healthy lifestyle may protect against dementia: Not smoking, avoiding alcohol and exercising more ‘cuts the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by a THIRD’ The study by Dutch academics followed 6,000 people for an average of 14 years They found having unhealthy habits raises the risk of dementia by around 29% But an unhealthy lifestyle ‘made … Read more
Ministers say they will let healthy over-70s be released from lockdown with the rest of the UK despite scientists insisting today that the government should strengthen shielding of society’s most frail. The government is keen to clarify rules for the elderly after confusion at the weekend over the official guidance. Health Secretary Matt Hancock denied … Read more
Ministers will let healthy over-70s be released from lockdown with the rest of the UK, it has been reported, amid fears of ‘social unrest’ if they have to endure longer coronavirus restrictions than the rest of the UK. The government is keen to clarify rules for the elderly after confusion at the weekend over the official … Read more
Sir Terence Stephenson said deliberately infecting healthy Britons will be the only way to test a COVID-19 vaccine if the crisis is brought under control Deliberately infecting healthy Britons may be the only way to test a COVID-19 vaccine if the crisis is brought under control, a top researcher has claimed. Sir Terence Stephenson chairs the Health … Read more
Margot Robbie reveals her surprising tip for staying ‘mentally healthy’ while in self-isolation during the coronavirus pandemic By Caleb Taylor For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:19 BST, 5 May 2020 | Updated: 04:19 BST, 5 May 2020 Margot Robbie has revealed how she is staying mentally healthy while in lockdown. The 29-year-old actress shared her … Read more
Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate Baroness Ros Altmann said over-70s would risk going to prison than self-isolate Ex-minister said on Sky that using aged-based … Read more
Ex-minister Baroness Ros Altmann warns of revolt among healthy over-70s if they are forced to stay inside when the rest of UK leaves lockdown amid fears they will risk going to prison rather than self isolate Baroness Ros Altmann said over-70s would risk going to prison than self-isolate Ex-minister said on Sky that using aged-based … Read more