Fears about silent spreaders of Covid who suffer no symptoms but can pass the virus to others may have been overblown. A study of nearly 30,000 people has found asymptomatic carriers are about 68 p… [+7044 chars]
Here's the deal: Those even-chain fatty acids (ECFAs) I listed above? They've all been implicated in increased risk of inflammation, heart disease, and Type 2 diabetes in humans. Contrast that with … [+1991 chars]
A radical and 'healthy' change to our diet could be causing poor gut health, experts have claimed. Clinical dietician Elaine McGowan and consultant gastroenterologist Professor Barbara Ryan said th… [+4697 chars]
HOSPITAL bosses have refuted rumours swirling online Southend Hospital had its first case of monkeypox. Several posts on social media had claimed a patient had been admitted for the virus. However,… [+1647 chars]
Trials showed the drug regrew a full head of hair in 40% of patients (Credit: Concert Pharmaceuticals) Thousands of people suffering from a specific type of hair loss may one day have the effects re… [+1951 chars]
Pets could be culled to protect from monkeypox under 'last resort' guidelines drawn up by health officials. A cull could be ordered for hamsters, gerbils and guinea pigs if they are unable to be iso… [+14159 chars]
Lindsay McCarthy shows me an empty examination room. The space has been set aside for suspected cases of monkeypox. Patients who might have the virus can be seen here to minimise the risk of spreadi… [+3793 chars]
The Chief Medical Officer has said he is fairly confident that Northern Ireland will see further monkeypox cases. Professor Sir Michael McBride was speaking after the first case of the virus was con… [+5204 chars]
Africa CDC warns against monkeypox vaccine hoarding The acting director of Africas top public health agency said on Thursday that he hoped vaccine hoarding, as seen by wealthier nations during the C… [+648 chars]
A one-year-old boy nearly died after violent sickness caused by a brain abscess was written off as constipation by A&E medics, his mother claims. Amie Tweed, 25, of Maldon, Essex, took her son T… [+6755 chars]
A Scots doctor has shared red flag symptoms of skin cancer as just one in five people in Scotland are confident about identifying the signs. Dr Charlotte Proby, professor of dermatology at Ninewells… [+5014 chars]
Pseudonymous Luke is 33, and has found himself at a crossroads in his life. His marriage of nearly 10 years is ending much to his dismay and, as an American living in Ireland, hes feeling the sudden … [+8765 chars]
