Waning immunity may heighten risk, but milder reinfection may follow severe infection. It may be possible to have two completely separate bouts of COVID-19, doctors…
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Transmitter density means greater population exposure to high levels of radio frequency electromagnetic fields. We should err on the side of caution and stop the…
Findings may relate to underuse, overuse, or even misuse, say researchers. There’s a 7-fold unexplained variation in rates of euthanasia across The Netherlands, reveals an…
Gut Microbiome May Influence COVID-19 Severity and Immune Response – Also Implicated in “Long COVID”
Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be implicated in “long COVID.” The variety and volume of bacteria in the gut, known as…
Harm prevention policies must take the long view, say experts. The evidence for the harmful effects of alcohol on brain health is compelling, but now…
Public largely unaware of potential safety hazards. Swallowing alcohol-based hand sanitizer can kill, warns an analysis of two such deaths identified in coroners’ reports, and…
WHO Guideline Development Group: Currently no evidence that it improves survival and other important measures. The antiviral drug remdesivir is not suggested for patients admitted…
Good uptake (8 out of 10 people) will likely be needed to achieve herd immunity through vaccination. Governments should consider incentivizing people to get a…
Overall risk of admission low, but those in patient-facing roles are at particular risk, say researchers. Healthcare workers and their families account for a sixth…
Drinking plenty of both green tea and coffee is linked to a lower risk of dying from any cause among people with type 2 diabetes,…
20 months after cannabis-based products for medicinal use were legalized in the UK, attitudes towards using them are still highly skeptical, say researchers. Attitudes towards…
Rules should better reflect the multiple factors that combine to affect risk, say experts. Rules which stipulate a single specific physical distance (1 or 2…
Women who are pregnant or trying for a baby should consider avoiding caffeine, researchers say. Women who are pregnant or trying to conceive should be…
Reduces dispersal of airborne viral droplets from nose and mouth, but 3 layers preferable. Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers,…
237+ Million Medication Errors Made Every Year in England – Costing Over £98 Million and 1700+ Lives
Avoidable consequences cost NHS upwards of £98 million and 1700+ lives every year. More than 237 million medication errors are made every year in England,…
New study underlines importance of adequate PPE and training for frontline health professionals to prevent COVID-19 infection. Despite being at high risk of exposure to…
Pepcid AC package. Credit: McNeil Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. Clinical trial of those who don’t require hospital admission warranted. A widely available and inexpensive drug that…
More than 8 out of 10 cruise ship passengers testing positive for infection had no symptoms. The prevalence of ‘silent’ symptomless COVID-19 infection may be…
With services overburdened, healthcare professionals are having to decide who should receive treatment. But is it wrong to prioritize younger patients with COVID-19? Two experts…
There is a scant evidence base on their use and lack of fertility specialist input in their development. Many popular fertility and pregnancy planning apps…