HEALTH

Covid-vaccine scientists begin plague-jab trial

UK scientists behind the AstraZeneca Covid jab have given the first trial volunteers a new plague vaccine.

One of them, Larissa, 26, hopes she…

Metabolism peaks at age one and tanks after 60 study finds

Middle-aged spread cannot be blamed on a waning metabolism, according to an unprecedented analysis of the body's energy use.

The study, of 6,400…

NHS waiting list in England hits record 5.45 million

A record number of people - more than 5.45 million - are waiting for NHS hospital treatment in England.

The June figures show a mixed picture…

Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day

Scientists are testing an artificial-intelligence system thought to be capable of diagnosing dementia after a single brain scan.

It may also…

Angry at the unvaccinated? Heres a better way

Many vaccinated people are angry at those who aren't. If you've had your Covid shots, you may agree with Gov. Kay Ivey of Alabama,  Read more

Covid: WHO calls for booster pause to vaccinate poorer nations

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for a suspension on booster vaccines for Covid-19 until at least the end of September.

WHO Chief…

Covid cases and hospital admissions down - is it over?

When the government in England announced it was lifting nearly all remaining restrictions, it was branded a "dangerous"…

Blood thinners show promise in moderately ill Covid patients

Treating moderately ill hospitalised Covid-19 patients with a full-dose blood thinner can reduce their need for organ support, such as mechanical ventilation,…