The majority of people infected with Covid-19 are still infectious five days after their symptoms begin, new research suggests. In the first-real world study of its kind, researchers from Imperial C… [+12220 chars]
Two thirds of people with mild Covid-19 are still infectious five days after their symptoms begin, according to a study. The research revealed people spread the virus for longer than previously thou… [+618 chars]
Summary: Researchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant. Source: University of Queensland University of Queenslan… [+4604 chars]
Almost one million fewer women are being screened for cervical and breast cancer compared with ten years ago. Only 70 per cent of eligible women were screened for signs of cervical cancer last year … [+4062 chars]
The focus of ageing science has shifted from living longer to prolonging good health. In order to achieve this, scientists have had to map out the hallmarks of ageing - and their efforts have paid of… [+1325 chars]
Do you find you still get covered in bites during the summer even when you have covered yourself in mosquito repellent? Scientists may have figured out why, as it the bloodthirsty pests have evolved… [+6800 chars]
Piata Tauwhare, 30, from Hokitika, was found dead at a tanning salon in Swansea on May 28. Photo / SuppliedEvery year, otherwise healthy New Zealanders drop dead with no warning. Researches hope new … [+7945 chars]
A new test can tell a pregnant women whether their unborn child will suffer a genetic problem - and can do so faster and cheaper than currently available tests. The Short-read Transpore Rapid Karyot… [+3547 chars]
Heart failure is when the heart can’t push blood around the body efficiently. It happens when the heart becomes too weak, often because of age or high blood pressure. Or, in most cases, heart disease… [+1299 chars]
Your bones aren't something you really think about until you suffer some misfortune, such as a fracture. While the most commonly broken bone in the UK is the collarbone, the most troubling bone to b… [+7353 chars]
Piata Tauwhare, 30, from Hokitika, was found dead at a tanning salon in Swansea on May 28. Photo / SuppliedEvery year, otherwise healthy New Zealanders drop dead with no warning. Researches hope new … [+7945 chars]
IF you suffer from headaches its best to avoid salami on your pizza. Thats according to Lisa Sasson, a dietician at New York University, who also said those with achy joints should steer clear of fi… [+5367 chars]