Fears of a new pandemic have been raised in a horror study which suggests the world isn’t doing enough to monitor the spread of a deadly flu virus. A study of bird flu transmission between mammals led by The Pirbright Institute suggests global control measures for the H5N1 avian flu virus aren’t strong enough. H5N1 … Read more
Doritos might be known for spicing up snack time, but Stanford researchers have discovered that a dye in the chips can also turn mice translucent. The study, published on Sept. 6 in the journal Science, explains how researchers at Stanford University in California used a common food dye called Yellow No. 5 — found in … Read more
A medical team in the United States has performed a rare kidney transplant during which the patient was awake throughout the procedure and was discharged the next day. John Nicholas, from Indianapolis, underwent the awake transplant last month at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. His childhood friend, Patrick Wise, whom he has known since … Read more
Moderna said on Monday its combination vaccine to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza generated a stronger immune response in adults aged 50 and over when compared to separate shots against the viruses in a late-stage trial. In the study, the combination using messenger RNA technology generated greater antibodies than currently marketed traditional flu vaccines … Read more
Headlice is probably something we had while we were at school but now Superdrug has warned parents after a recent surge in infestations. The retailer reported a staggering 121 percent increase in sales for their head lice treatment spray. As the warmer weather approaches it can be a trigger for head lice. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, has shared … Read more
People are being urged not to go to work or school due to a virus sweeping the UK. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent warning over cases of norovirus, which have seen a sharp increase in the past few weeks. The UKHSA said norovirus reports are “still high for this time of … Read more
The onset of spring and summer spells hay fever hell for thousands of Brits plagued by allergies. While pollen is widely recognised as the main culprit behind hay fever symptoms, some surprising household items could be exacerbating the issue. The Met Office reports that over 10 million people in England are hay fever sufferers. This … Read more
Dr Michael Mosley says he is taking a 2p pill that can help fend off dementia and cancer. The 66-year-old, a renowned nutrition expert and creator of popular diets like the 5:2 and Fast 800, says he is an advocate for Vitamin D, especially among older people. Writing for the Daily Mail, the health guru … Read more
A “red flag” warning sign of bladder cancer can often be wrongly dismissed as a urine infection, symptom of the menopause or gynaelogical issue, experts have said. Dr Alison Birtle, a consultant clinical oncologist who specialises in urological cancer, said studies show women with bladder cancer have visited a doctor complaining of symptoms on average … Read more
Many people often find going to the dentist a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you don’t understand what is being said. Most dentists do an excellent job of explaining to their patients whether their teeth are in good or bad shape. They understand that you (probably) didn’t spend five years studying at dental school and will … Read more
