A doctor has explained why loads of Brits have fallen ill recently, despite being officially in the spring. A number of us will have been sick, or know someone who has suffered flu-like symptoms, but… [+6214 chars]
In spite of cases of SARS-CoV-2 decreasing, deaths “associated with Covid-19 have increased in the last few weeks”, and the country is currently registering 30 deaths per million inhabitants over 14… [+1107 chars]
By James GallagherInside Health presenter, BBC Radio 4 Image source, Neil Robinson Image caption, Neil Robinson has had long Covid for two years The initial emergency of Covid may feel like it's o… [+8903 chars]
Apples may be fuelling the superbug crisis by harbouring drug-resistant strains of a deadly fungus, a study suggests. Indian and Canadian academics believe fungicides used to keep the fruit fresh ar… [+3925 chars]
Almost half of UK adults cannot name a single symptom of bowel cancer, according to new research by Bowel Cancer UK. The charity said it was shocked by the lack of awareness among the public and has… [+2782 chars]
Hundreds of adults and children with type 1 diabetes are testing an artificial pancreas that could be introduced across the NHS. The device uses an algorithm to determine the amount of insulin that … [+565 chars]
Norovirus cases are on the rise in the UK - and experts have warned of six symptoms to watch out for in your family. The UK Health Security Agency monitors outbreaks of the nasty sickness bug. They … [+1781 chars]
A doctor has explained why loads of Brits have fallen ill recently, despite being officially in the spring. A number of us will have been sick, or know someone who has suffered flu-like symptoms, but… [+6214 chars]
PARENTS have been warned to look out for a nasty rash that can strike toddlers who have Covid. Skin manifestations caused by the bug are well documented and are the only symptom in one in five cases… [+2959 chars]
CT brain scan. COVID-19 patients commonly report having headaches, confusion, and other neurological symptoms, but doctors don’t fully understand how the disease targets the brain during infection. … [+2786 chars]
A woman who lived nearly a decade with a 'cool streak' under her thumbnail has revealed that the brown stripe turned out to be a rare form of cancer. Maria Sylvia, 25, from Virginia, first saw the … [+5794 chars]
A DIET has helped 70 per cent of people in a trial reverse their type 2 diabetes. It meant they had the potential to come of the treatment for their lifelong condition. Meal replacement shakes and… [+4262 chars]