May - 2020

Coronavirus: Schools and workplaces could see 'local lockdowns'

Local lockdowns could see schools and workplaces targeted in areas of England that have "flare-ups" of coronavirus, the communities...

Coronavirus: Half a million access suicide prevention course

More than half a million people have accessed online training that aims to prevent suicide in the last three weeks alone, a charity has...

Coronavirus: 'Wash hands at least six times a day'

Washing your hands at least six to 10 times a day makes catching infections such as coronavirus much less likely, a study by UK...

Coronavirus symptoms: UK adds loss of smell and taste to list

Loss of smell or taste have been added to the UK's list of coronavirus symptoms that people should look out for and act upon. Until now,...

Hay fever or coronavirus: How to tell the difference between allergies and Covid-19 symptoms

Since being placed in lockdown on 23 March, the UK has experienced a bout of blue skies and sunshine. While the nice weather is something...

Coronavirus: A&E visits in England down to record low

A&E visits in England have halved since the coronavirus outbreak started, dropping to their lowest level since records began. Before the...

Coronavirus: UK drug trial for over-50s recruiting

A trial of potential coronavirus drugs aimed at over-50s, who are vulnerable to developing serious symptoms, is looking to recruit more...

Coronavirus: Parents urged to keep up child vaccinations

NHS England says it is still offering essential vaccinations and is appealing to parents not to miss appointments for their children...

Coronavirus immunity: Can you catch it twice?

Can you catch coronavirus again? Why are some people sicker than others? Will it come back every winter? Will a vaccine work? Could...

Coronavirus: Should I start taking vitamin D?

Singing 'no riskier than talking' for virus spread

More coronavirus-vaccine volunteers needed

Breast screening women in their 40s 'could save lives'

Cosmetic surgery booms 'after self-conscious workers stare at themselves on Zoom'

Coronavirus: Virus isolation period extended from seven to 10 days

Tucked up: The surprising health benefits of making your bed every day

Covid vaccines could become mandatory for all frontline health and care staff

Frozen eggs and sperm storage limit increased to 55 years

Two jabs slash the risk of Long Covid, study suggests

Can't get a GP appointment for weeks? Here's why

Life-saving cholesterol jab recommended on NHS

Stay hydrated to ward off heart failure, study suggests

Smoking surge in young during Covid lockdown

High Street chemists to offer free blood pressure checks

Regularly snacking on walnuts adds 1.3 years to your life, study suggests

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