Brazil variant: Professor shares concerns over coronavirus strain The UK, South Africa and now Brazil have each reported local variants of Covid-19. Each confirmed variant is a new offshoot of the virus discovered last year, distinguished using genetic sequencing. They come with different implications for handling Covid which stretch beyond
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Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer The importance of eating healthily is drummed into us so often that the advice offers nothing new. A vast body of evidence illustrates the health benefits sensible dietary choices confer. Its impact on longevity is evidenced by the long list of
Read moreWhat is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease is a condition that causes the brain to become progressively more damaged over time. It’s more likely to develop when you get older, but making just a few diet swaps could help to protect against the brain condition straight away. Parkinson’s disease is caused
Read moreModerna coronavirus vaccine approved for use in the UK More Covid vaccines are expected to be available to the public, after the UK approved the Moderna coronavirus vaccine for mass distribution. But which of the three Covid vaccines is the very best… and does it even matter? Prime Minister Boris
Read moreCoronavirus: Expert warns of five week wait for death rate to fall PM Boris Johnson called a press conference last night to update the public on the ongoing vaccination campaign, which will be supported by the army. While the news is welcomed, it will provide little comfort for frontline workers,
Read moreNHS chief discusses reality of coronavirus hospital patient figures Britons are now under the third lockdown in less than a year due to rising coronavirus cases and concern for pressures on the NHS. Schools, colleges and universities are having to teach online, while non-essential shops have been closed. No end
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Read moreThis Morning: Dr Chris reveals symptoms of his depression Fern Britton has had an enduring career on television and owing to her longevity is her on-screen warmth. From easing the public into their day on Breakfast Time in the 1980s to hosting cookery game show Ready Steady Cook and her
Read moreCoronavirus variant: Expert outlines details of new strain The Covid-19 pandemic is now near-certain to bleed into 2021, as cases around the world continue to rise. Matt Hancock, the UK’s health secretary, recently declared the local epidemic was “out of control”, with local infection rates now rivalling their peak in
Read moreHigh blood pressure: Lifestyle changes to reduce reading High blood pressure means your blood pressure is consistently too high and that your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body. This can cause your arteries to lose their stretchiness and become stiff or narrow – a precondition
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