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04/08/2020 - SARS-COV-2 strains classified - and G is dominant
There are now at least six strains of the COVID-19 virus – but it remains vulnerable to vaccines, according to a major new analysis. More
24/07/2020 - Mask-wearing enforced as local lockdowns spread
Tough rules on face-mask wearing come into force today in England – with final details only released yesterday morning. More
23/07/2020 - Plant protein diet can reduce mortality risk
People should consume more protein – particularly plant protein – to help reduce mortality risk for a number of diseases, says a new study published today. More
23/07/2020 - Weekly chocolate good for the heart?
Eating chocolate at least once a week is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease because it helps to keep the vascular system healthy, a new US study claims today. More
21/07/2020 - UK, China, USA report vaccine hopes
The UK's Oxford-based vaccine continues to show promise as do vaccines developed in other parts of the world, according to a series of announcements yesterday. More
21/07/2020 - Gum disease 'increases gastric and oesophageal cancer' risk
People with periodontal disease may be at increased risk of developing oesophageal and gastric cancer, researchers say today. More
16/07/2020 - ICUs seeing improved survival from virus
Intensive care units successfully cut mortality from the COVID-19 virus in the early stages of the virus, according to a major new analysis published today. More
16/07/2020 - Vaccines showing promise - but is cholesterol drug the key?
The UK's Oxford vaccine project is showing promising results in its early stages of human testing, it was reported today. More
13/07/2020 - Shame and sorrow as UK's clinician deaths topped only by Russia
The UK has suffered one of the highest loss rates of health and social care workers from the COVID-19 virus, according to a major global report published today. More
10/07/2020 - Pandemic getting worse - WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic is "getting worse," the World Health Organisation has warned, as the global curve shows little sign of flattening. More
09/07/2020 - Healthy diet linked to reduced diabetes risk
Eating a diet with generous portions of fruit, vegetables and whole grain foods is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to two studies published today. More
09/07/2020 - Anger as virus-stricken US quits WHO
A leading medical charity has condemned as "highly irresponsible" the latest steps by US president Donald Trump to leave the World Health Organisation. More
03/07/2020 - How the virus is becoming more infectious
The COVID-19 virus has become more infectious in the course of the pandemic – but not more lethal, according to a major new genomic analysis. More
02/07/2020 - 'Major weaknesses' in COVID-19 antibody tests
The COVID-19 antibody tests have major weaknesses, according to a review of the latest international research published today. More
25/06/2020 - Bowel disease link to dementia
Inflammatory bowel disease is significantly linked to a raised risk of dementia, according to a new analysis. More
22/06/2020 - Virus resurgence a major threat to Europe
Europe is going to struggle to control a resurgence of Covid-19, according to analysts. More
19/06/2020 - Cortisol indicator for Covid-19 mortality risk
Excessively high blood levels of cortisol in a Covid-19 patient are an indicator that the patient is likely to deteriorate quickly, according to a UK study. More
17/06/2020 - Local anaesthesia may protect environment
Using regional rather than general anaesthesia when possible may have significant environmental advantages, it has been claimed. More
09/06/2020 - Genetic risk score devised for osteoporosis patients
Genetic researchers have discovered how to predict which individuals with osteoporosis are likely to have fractures. More
05/06/2020 - Indigestion drug may ease mild-moderate Covid-19 symptoms
A widely available drug used to ease indigestion could help to treat people with mild to moderate cases of Covid-19, it was claimed today. More
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