Health

Among the many suggestions that have emerged to curb the rising number of corona cases, one has sparked particular outrage: that the lockdown for over 50s should be restored.Older Britons would again sacrifice their freedom while the young…

HEALTH NOTES: Covid-proof clip makes cancer checks safeBy mail on Sunday Reporter Published: 5:00 PM EDT, Aug 8, 2020 | Updated: 5:10 PM EDT, Aug 8, 2020 Surgeons use a special clip to catch coughs and sneezes…

The 'Epipen' that stops migraines before they start and can save 10,000 patients from repeated hospital visitsPreviously, migraine drugs had to be injected by a doctor or nurseThis new development enables patients to…

More than 100 Americans have died after taking hydroxychloroquine in a misguided attempt to treat or prevent coronavirus this year, a new report reveals.In the first six months, 293 people died after taking hydroxychloroquine, the Milwaukee…

Tory MPs have argued with Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham over his claims that it would be 'impossible' to lift lockdown restrictions in just one municipality prior to a review today.The authorities in Greater Manchester declared a major…

Pfizer Inc signs a multi-year deal to produce Gilead's coronavirus antiviral inhibitor to boost production of the drugPfizer Inc has entered into a multi-year agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc for the manufacture and supply of…

Coronavirus cases in Britain have been going on for three weeks - with an average of 835 Britons now being diagnosed every day. The rolling rate is 53 percent higher than the 546 on July 8, the lowest since pre-closing.And heads of health…

Feeling dizzy after getting up can be a predictor of dementia later in life, a study claims. The complaint is caused by orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure that occurs when standing up.Researchers at the University of…

Eating too much rice can be deadly, as low arsenic in the grains may increase the risk of death from heart disease, the study warns.Arsenic occurs naturally in rice as it penetrates the crop while being grown Researchers in…

Two-thirds of NHS hospital staff lost their sense of taste or smell during the peak of the coronavirus epidemic, study showsNearly two-thirds of staff said they had a loss, taste or smell in April However, that was not an…