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This January, I started treatment for cancer. I’m lucky; I have a very standard form of leukaemia into which there’s been lots of research. Crucially, I was diagnosed early, thanks to a brilliant GP spotting something was amiss with an unrelated blood test. That means my prognosis is good. Except . . . I now … Read more
As the coronavirus epidemic gathers pace, fake news and health myths have sprung up on social media, spreading further panic and confusion. The NHS is currently advising you to stay at home for up to 14 days if you have either a high temperature or a new, persistent cough. But, as doctors work around the … Read more
Coronavirus cases in the UK are rapidly climbing, and the spiralling outbreak yesterday prompted Boris Johnson to take the drastic step of advising against all social contact in a desperate measure to delay the spread of infection. But despite these distancing measures, the government estimates many more people will catch the disease which has so … Read more
What are the symptoms of coronavirus? The first symptom is usually a dry cough or sore throat. This can be quickly followed by a fever and then, in some cases, fatigue. Some people develop shortness of breath around the sixth day after first starting to feel unwell. Anything else I should watch out for? The … Read more
Coronavirus cases in the UK are rapidly climbing, and the spiralling outbreak yesterday prompted Boris Johnson to take the drastic step of advising against all social contact in a desperate measure to delay the spread of infection. But despite these distancing measures, the government estimates many more people will catch the disease which has so … Read more
New figures estimate that the new coronavirus could kill more Americans than cancer, heart disease or dementia in 2020. So far, the illness – known as COVID-19 – has sickened more than 4,200 people and killed 74. But as a graphic from The New York Times shows, things could be much bleaker should overall infection rates … Read more
Last night Boris Johnson said that even healthy people should reduce contact with others, while the over 70s and those classed as vulnerable should self-isolate for several months to reduce their chances of catching Covid-19. Millions will now face weeks at home. So what can you do to ensure you and your family stay fit … Read more
While American children have been mostly spared as the coronavirus outbreak has spread across the nation, they’ve not been so lucky when it comes to the flu. As of Monday afternoon, of the more than 4,100 coroanvirus cases confirmed in the US, a very small percentage is children. Of the 71 deaths, none have been … Read more
You may have sprinkled lavender oil on your pillow, invested in blackout blinds or even bought over-the-counter medication in search of a good night’s sleep. All well and good, but you might not have realised that one major way of improving your sleep is to be found in the kitchen, rather than the bedroom or … Read more
A Colorado nurse who contracted the deadly coronavirus said her illness has been nothing like she expected. Lisa Merck, 50, from Crested Butte, said it was after returning from a two-week trip to Hawaii with her husband that she began feeling sick. She said it started with sniffles, before advancing to left-side body aches, shortness … Read more