Older people and those with underlying conditions are at greatest risk of dying of coronavirus – but otherwise healthy young people are getting severely ill and even dying of the disease. And the ill fates of these young coronavirus patients may be written into their DNA, some scientists suspect. Some 80 percent of people who … Read more
The first results from an international experimental US antiviral drug are promising, even as a trial of the same drug in China shuts down. More than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients from the US, Canada, Europe and Japan improved after taking remdesivir made by California-based Gilead Sciences. Originally developed as a … Read more
‘It’s taking us out’: Oprah Winfrey warns coronavirus is ‘ravaging’ the black community and reveals concern for her own health after battling pneumonia six months ago Oprah Winfrey warned African Americans about the seriousness of coronavirus TV mogul warned the disease is ‘taking us out’ and having a devastating impact Winfrey also said black people have … Read more
Why allergy sufferers MUST take their meds amid the pandemic: Inflammation triggered by pollen could put them at greater risk for viruses like COVID-19 More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies Data does not yet suggest more allergy sufferers get coronavirus, but past studies suggest they may be at greater risk of contracting … Read more
More than 40 coronavirus testing sites are in danger of closing after the Trump administration says it federal funding for them on Friday On Friday, the federal government is ending funding for coronavirus testing sites across the US More than 40 of these sites in state such as Colorado and Pennsylvania are either in danger … Read more
Having an underlying health condition raises the risk of being admitted to ICU or dying by almost 80 per cent, a study has found. The odds are even higher for those with two conditions, according to research of almost 1,600 hospital patients in China. Overall, 20 per cent of patients with any health condition ended … Read more
Care minister Helen Whately was blasted today for sniggering in a car crash TV interview as it was revealed a ‘hidden epidemic’ of coronavirus in nursing and old-people’s homes may have cost 4,000 lives. She was taken to task by Piers Morgan on Good Morning Britain as he grilled her over an exclusive report in the Daily … Read more
Women over 50 can cut their risk of a stroke by taking up healthy habits such as exercising and ditching junk food, research suggests Key habits to adopt are daily exercise, consuming less junk food and alcohol Diets should include eating more fish, nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables The findings show that it is … Read more
Daily cup of green tea could be the answer to allergies by suppressing immune system responses, scientists discover 40 per cent of green tea made up of bacteria Flavonifractor plautii – FP for short Researchers discovered FP lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weight Study was carried out by academics at the Shinshu University … Read more
Walgreens Boots Alliance and CVS Health Corp will be opening drive-thru coronavirus testing sites offering the new diagnostic that can provide a positive result in just five minutes. Both drugstore chains will be using the test developed by Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories, which has been praised by President Donald Trump. CVS said it was launching two … Read more