Government ‘needs to get a move on’ with plans to recall retired doctors

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

Millions of asthma patients should self-isolate for 12 weeks to avoid coronavirus, top doctor warns 

Millions of asthma patients and any Britons who get the flu jab on the NHS should self-isolate for 12 weeks, a top doctor has warned.  The NHS deems adults with long term conditions, including respiratory diseases, necessary to receive a free flu jab every winter. Jonathan Van-Tam, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England, said the … Read more

This Morning’s medic Dr. Zoe Williams is self-isolating amid coronavrius symptoms

This Morning’s resident medic Dr. Zoe Williams reveals she’s self-isolating after experiencing coronavrius symptoms… forcing her to appear on the show via Skype By Ryan Smith for MailOnline Published: 10:35 GMT, 17 March 2020 | Updated: 11:02 GMT, 17 March 2020 This Morning’s resident medic Dr. Zoe Williams has revealed that she’s made the decision … Read more

Mother-of-three loses TEN stone in 13 months

A size 22 woman who feared she would lose a limb after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes has reversed her condition in just 13 months. Toni Weeks, 51, from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, who tipped the scales at 20st 7lbs at her heaviest, lost nearly 10 stone on a ‘smart’ weight loss plan that focuses … Read more

Coronavirus UK: London’s nightspots deserted as theatres shut

These eerie images show London’s usually heaving nightspots deserted as theatres shut and restaurants closed, just hours after the Prime Minister urged people to stay at home and avoid social contact for 12 weeks. The PM warned last night that the coronavirus was now in a phase of rapid spread across the UK, with London seeing … Read more

Dr Alison Pittard answers the big questions about how Britain will deal with the outbreak

The word crisis gets bandied around a great deal when it comes to the NHS. We are all used to hearing how issues such as bed-blocking, waiting times or flu outbreaks are stretching our beloved health service to breaking point. But make no mistake, dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is the biggest single challenge the NHS … Read more

London in LOCKDOWN: Eerie images show capital’s bustling nightspots deserted as theatres shut

These eerie images show London’s usually heaving nightspots deserted as theatres shut and restaurants closed, just hours after the Prime Minister urged people to stay at home and avoid social contact for 12 weeks. The PM warned last night that the coronavirus was now in a phase of rapid spread across the UK, with London seeing … Read more

Prostate cancer patients could be spared radiotherapy side effects thanks to protective hyrdogel

Thousands of prostate cancer patients could be spared side effects of radiotherapy thanks to gel which protects organs from radiation A new gel could spare prostate cancer patients from radiotherapy side effects NHS bosses have approved its funding and 1,000 men will recieve it in 2020 The gel is injected before radiotherapy and provides cushion … Read more

Cressida Dick says retired officers could be drafted in because of coronavirus 

Met police chief Dame Cressida Dick says retired officers and volunteers could be drafted in as sick cover when force numbers are hit by coronavirus Cressida Dick admits retired officers may be called back due to the coronavirus  There have been 1,543 positive tests for coronavirus in the UK as of 9am today  Police say … Read more