What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
Although stock markets have fallen sharply in value over recent weeks, some of the country’s leading money experts believe investors should not panic. Their advice is to stay invested, think long term and to drip money into the market over the coming months, using this tax year’s and next year’s Isa allowance. Here, experts tell … Read more
Have doctors found a coronavirus wonder drug? Two experts reveal how experimental antiviral remdesivir saved one woman who was in critical condition and helped 14 infected Diamond Princess passengers Doctors have treated more than a dozen American coronavirus patients with remdesivir – an experimental antiviral drug The drug was administered to a critically ill California … Read more
Experts have warned Australians to train at home after a popular gym was hit with coronavirus. Fitness First, on George Street, in Sydney, confirmed that one of their members had the virus when the visited the the gym between the hours of 6am-11am on March 9. The gym issued a statement to its members and … Read more
Airlines face collapse if coronavirus pandemic lasts another two to three months, experts warn By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 GMT, 13 March 2020 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 13 March 2020 More airlines face collapse if the coronavirus pandemic lasts another two to three months, experts have warned. The chief executive of … Read more
Millennials are the least likely generation to get a flu shot because they are ‘too busy’ and the majority say they agree with some anti-vaxxer ideas A new survey found 55% of millennials said they didn’t get the flu shot this year Most said it was because they didn’t have time or they’d forgotten to get … Read more
Professor Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham Professor Keith Neal Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham The plans are sensible. It’s very easy to say more needs to be done, but there is little evidence to make any decision. If people who might have … Read more
Professor Keith Neal, Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham Professor Keith Neal Emeritus Professor in the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases, University of Nottingham The plans are sensible. It’s very easy to say more needs to be done, but there is little evidence to make any decision. If people who might have … Read more
As Australian scientists try to learn more about how the deadly COVID-19 spreads – and develop a vaccine to stop the new global threat – a group of health professionals have detailed the public places you should be wary about coming into contact with. A study published in The Journal of Hospital Infection in February looked … Read more
Today, in the fifth part of our brilliant low-carb series, NHS GP Dr David Unwin gives his tips to help you stick to the plan, and chef and food writer Katie Caldesi offers more delicious low-carb recipes – breads, cake and puds – so you won’t feel you’re missing out! Food is one of life’s … Read more