Sajid Javid: Long Covid is affecting huge numbers of people October 11, 2021 Health secretary Sajid Javid is reportedly concerned about the increasing numbers of people suffering from long Covid symptoms. As reported by the Independent, the secretary told a private meeting of health officials that the problem was “huge” and “getting bigger”. During the private meeting, which was set up to give an update regarding long Covid [...]
‘Historic achievement’ as world’s first malaria jab approved by WHO October 6, 2021 The widespread rollout of the RTS,S malaria vaccine has been approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO), in what Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) chief executive Dr Seth Berkley called “a historic achievement.” The vaccine will be rolled out across much of Africa and will be vital in the ongoing fight against malaria, which kills more [...]
Fat but fit: Exercise and fitness more important than diets and shedding pounds October 3, 2021 People should concentrate on exercise rather than dieting for a longer life as they can be ‘fat but fit’, according to new research. Two researchers, In a new review that brings together numerous studies, claim that when it comes to getting healthy and cutting the risk of dying early, doing more exercise and improving fitness [...]
Brisk walk or regular run may stave off early death caused by poor sleep September 13, 2021 Brisk walking for 150 minutes per week or 75 minutes of running may stave off the risk of an early death caused by poor sleep, according to new research. A lack of sleep is linked to wide range of health issues, including an increased risk of stroke, heart disease and cancer. However, a study published [...]
Williamson pushes for under 16s to be vaccinated to restore ‘normal school experience’ September 2, 2021 Gavin Williamson has said that under 16 year olds should receive the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as possible to restore a “normal, pre-pandemic” school experience. With the start of a new school year looming, millions of children will be returning to the classroom this week despite repeated expert warnings that rising case numbers could follow. [...]
Japan’s top medical advisor slams Olympics chief Bach over return to Tokyo August 25, 2021 Japan’s top Covid-19 advisor has blasted International Olympic Committee (IOC) chief Thomas Bach for returning to Tokyo to attend the opening ceremony of the Paralympics. Bach’s visit comes as the country continues expanding emergency curbs to contain the pandemic. Shigeru Omi, chairman of a government subcommittee on the coronavirus response, criticised the decision at a [...]
Scottish Covid inquiry set to commence this year August 24, 2021 The Scottish Government has announced it will be launching its own inquiry into the handling of the Covid pandemic amidst pressure from grieving families. Today, Nicola Sturgeon confirmed that Scotland intends to hold its own judge-led inquiry into all matters concerning the pandemic, within the devolved competence of the Scottish government. This will include the [...]
Third vaccine looming as JVCI fear two doses are not enough August 19, 2021 The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JVCI) are discussing a potential booster campaign amidst concerns that two doses are not effective enough. In a JVCI meeting this morning, a government scientific adviser claimed there may be people who “really need” a third dose of the Coronavirus vaccine. JVCI member Professor Adam Finn spoke of [...]
Annual Covid-19 boosters may become a reality, says Moderna co-founder August 18, 2021 With governments around the world debating whether to authorise Covid-19 vaccine booster doses, Moderna co-founder Noubar Afeyan envisions a time when the shot could become routine. “Public health officials are going to have to decide if everybody should get a booster shot,” he said in an interview on Bloomberg TV today. “My guess is that [...]
98 per cent of London schools in areas with toxic air quality August 18, 2021 Almost every London school is in an area where air pollution levels exceed World Health Organisation limits, a City Hall analysis suggests. According to the 2016- 2020 report, the average concentration of particulate matter was a third higher at schools in London than in the rest of England. Figures show 98 per cent of schools [...]