Covid case rates have reached their highest ever level in England, with experts warning of an increase in hospitalisations and deaths. Two variants of Omicron - the BA.1 and BA.2 - caused twin peaks… [+3732 chars]
People who have difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep had higher blood sugar levels than people who rarely had sleep issues, new research has found. The findings suggest insomnia could increa… [+4073 chars]
An expert said that even if fully vaccinated as a child, adults may be at risk for other diseases due to age, job, lifestyle, travel, or a health condition. Following the emergence and rapid spread … [+5275 chars]
Letting your dog lick your face or eat from your plate could be fueling the superbug crisis, a study has warned. Experts have also called for pet owners to wash their hands after stroking their pet… [+5466 chars]
A new study led by Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, has found the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in the community is increasing the risk of death for common infections such as urinary t… [+4206 chars]
Image caption, Cornwall's public health team is urging people to "remember the basics" when living with coronavirus Cornwall Council has warned coronavirus is "everywhere" and urged residents to rem… [+1821 chars]
Rodents are well-known reservoirs of disease, and our lives will increasingly intersect as our shared environment warms. American historian Henry Adams once wrote, Chaos often breeds life, when orde… [+5445 chars]
New clinical research shows that lamivudine, a reverse transcriptase inhibitor widely used in HIV therapy, stopped disease progression in 25% of patients with fourth-line metastatic colorectal cancer… [+3849 chars]
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The trial involved 1999 adults over 40 who had osteoarthritis of the hip Patients with hip pain may benefit from an injection of steroids into the affected… [+1992 chars]
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A focus on viruses as our next pandemic source may divert attention from other serious microbial threats. We know a lot about the benefits of fungi, including brewer's yeast, mushrooms, Roquefort che… [+3708 chars]
Most of us already know exercise can do wonders for our physical and emotional health, and reduce the risk of contracting a number of diseases. But new research shows that exercising holds even more … [+4920 chars]
