This is the strangest Easter of my adult life. Nothing is as it should be. Around the country, countless families like my own are sad because we are necessarily deprived of much that makes this time of year special — and (for a Christian) sacred. For almost half a century, I have followed a tradition … Read more
New York’s ICU admissions fell again on Thursday to lower than they were before the coronavirus crisis began, another indication that the state has hit its peak and is now on the road to restarting the economy with antibody tests, thousands of which will become available next week. Hospitalizations increased slightly from 200 new admissions … Read more
New hope for stroke patients as scientists find way to restore mobility and touch using human skill cells to recreate nerve connections in damaged rat brain Experts transplanted reprogrammed stem cells into the cerebral cortex of rats They found that the new cells recreate lost nerve connections in the brain In six months, the procedure had … Read more
According to Chinese data, one in five patients with COVID-19 may be ill enough to need medical intervention. For the rest with symptoms, the best medication could be ibuprofen and paracetamol, as this controls fever and pain. In order to help rebuild the immune system post-virus, experts recommend antioxidants which can be obtained from a … Read more
Two men who have survived the coronavirus infection and spent time on intensive care wards have shared their experience of fighting the disease as Boris Johnson battles the killer infection in hospital. Matt Dockray, 39, described the illness as ‘the most horrible experience you will go through,’ when he appeared on Good Morning Britain on … Read more
‘It wasn’t the series we hoped for!’ Ant and Dec aim to ‘put a smile on fans’ faces’ as they host Saturday Night Takeaway final from home… after cancelling Orlando trip amid COVID-19 By Charlotte Dean For Mailonline Published: 20:27 BST, 4 April 2020 | Updated: 20:40 BST, 4 April 2020 They have continued to … Read more
People before profit: Murrells has pledged free Co-op wares to food banks As the boss of the Co-op, Steve Murrells finds himself right at the centre of the response to coronavirus. He is in charge of 60,000 staff and around 2,500 stores that are vital for keeping the nation’s fridges and cupboards stocked, but his … Read more
Two people at each end of the age spectrum have become beacons of hope in Northern Italy, ground-zero for the coronavirus in Europe. A 6-month-old baby and a 102-year-old woman have both survived the virus after each faced a long battle in hospital. Little Leonardo has recently returned home in the municipality of Corbetta in … Read more
‘In these toughest of times America always shows her strength’: A makeup-free Ivanka Trump broadcasts a video message of hope from her home office during the lockdown She shared the video on social media saying the lockdown will pose challenges The daughter of President Trump also encouraged people to try to stay indoors The US … Read more
HEALTH NOTES: Jab offers hope to migraine patients By Mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 22:01 BST, 18 May 2019 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 18 May 2019 A revolutionary drug that halts migraines in their tracks is giving NHS patients their lives back. The once-a-month jab, called Erenumab, halves the number of days marred by migraines … Read more