Retired GPs who have volunteered to return to the NHS and fight the coronavirus pandemic say they haven’t heard anything since applying last month. One frustrated former doctor said there had been a ‘deafening silence’ since they signed up, while another feels ‘useless and unwanted’. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said almost 12,000 retired NHS staff … Read more
Conor McGregor hailed by hospital chiefs for fighting coronavirus after UFC star’s €1MILLION donation provides PPE for staff, oxygen equipment and monitors Conor McGregor has been thanked by a hospital in Cork for a generous donation The UFC fighter’s donationprovided the Mercy Hospital with PPE There are more than 16,000 cases of coronavirus in Ireland … Read more
The sunshine vitamin — vitamin D — is the latest target for researchers investigating treatment options for the coronavirus. Previous research has shown that the vitamin, which mainly comes from exposure to the sun and is essential for a healthy immune system, can help protect against other respiratory infections. Now, Spanish researchers have started a … Read more
Can Vitamin D help fight against the coronavirus? Scientist investigate after study found taking the supplement saw 50 per cent fall in chest infections A ten week trial involving Covid-19 patients will test the effects of Vitamin D Vitamin is produced by exposing skin to sun and is good for the immune system Study found … Read more
Britain’s world class big pharma companies were always going to be a huge asset in the fight against Covid-19 and in finding solutions, not just to this pandemic, but to future similar events. We have now been offered insights into their thinking. Glaxosmithkline, where Emma Walmsley’s first years as chief executive were marked by some … Read more
British drug firms fight to be first in race to beat Covid: Glaxosmithkline teams-up with French rival Sanofi By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:45 BST, 14 April 2020 | Updated: 23:08 BST, 14 April 2020 British drug firms have put themselves at the centre of the battle against the coronavirus with plans … Read more
The billionaire Duke of Westminster has pledged £12.5million to help the NHS in its fight against coronavirus. Landowner Hugh Grosvenor, 29, is the richest person under the age of 30 in the world with an estimated worth of £10.1billion. A close friend of the royal family’s, he is Prince George’s godfather and owns 200 acres … Read more
Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharp High fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those with a diet high … Read more