An NHS hospital in Wales may soon trial giving COVID-19 patients nicotine patches amid mounting evidence smokers are at less risk of the infection. Doctors at The Royal Glamorgan Hospital, South Wales have said nicotine patches must urgently be considered as a potential COVID-19 treatment and are waiting for the go-ahead for a trial. Studies … Read more
A group of researchers in Paris are planning to examine whether nicotine patches will help prevent – or lessen the effects of – the novel coronavirus. It comes after a French study found that few people hospitalized, or at home, with coronavirus were regular smokers compared to the general population. The team theorized that nicotine … Read more
Health: Can I avoid these sweat patches? By Dr Clare Bailey for You Magazine Published: 00:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 22 March 2020 ‘Try to avoid tight-fitting clothes and manmade fabrics’ I have hyperhidrosis, which means that I sweat excessively. It’s distressing and awkward, particularly at work. My palms are wet … Read more