UK must heed ‘warning light’ amid concerns over second coronavirus wave, says Boris Johnson
He also voiced concerns about the apparent failings in enforcement of rules and said he had asked the Home Secretary,...
Month: July 2020
Prof Chris Whitty’s ‘trade-offs’ warning could mean pubs closing so schools can open
Government sources said the lockdown in the north of England (see video above) had been driven by a failure to...
Number of high-risk drinkers almost doubled in lockdown, report reveals
The number of high-risk drinkers nearly doubled during lockdown, with the problem worse in groups of higher social class, a...
Muslim leaders hit out at new coronavirus restrictions on eve of Eid
The streets of Whalley Range would normally be bustling with people heading into the sweet shops, milkshake cafes and colourful...
Lifestyle changes could prevent or delay up to 40 per cent of dementia cases
There are currently no treatments for dementia, but policy changes to improve health and access to education could have a...
Matt Hancock’s call for virtual GP consultations to replace face-to-face meetings sparks patient backlash
He added: “Physical appointments will always be a vital part of general practice, and they continue to be necessary for...
Is the UK facing a second coronavirus wave? There’s no sign of one yet, scientists say
On Wednesday, 846 people tested positive for coronavirus, and 165,480 tests were processed (0.5 per cent). Contrast that to April...
Plan to test 150,000 symptomless people a day could cut coronavirus spread and quarantine
Health officials said the widespread rollout of "asymptomatic testing” could be used as a route to reducing the length of...
England had more extra pandemic deaths than any European country, say official statistics
Edward Morgan, from the ONS's health analysis and life events division, said the first half of 2020 saw "extraordinary increases"...
More than 800m children suffer from lead poisoning worldwide, major report reveals
For example, the batteries for electric rickshaws, which are typically charged twice a day, have a short life span, explained...
Being overweight in your 20s almost doubles the risk of dementia, major study finds
Being overweight in your 20s almost doubles your risk of dementia, a major study has found. The report, presented...
Matt Hancock to announce NHS reforms in wake of coronavirus
Doctors will be asked to message their patients via WhatsApp in NHS reforms which aim to use shortcuts taken during...
Everything we know about the disease that has swept the world
Around 60 per cent of infectious diseases have animal origins, and bats alone have been responsible for Ebola, Severe Acute...
Belgium and Luxembourg among countries with Covid rates that may lead to return of quarantine
Luxembourg and Belgium are at risk of having quarantine reimposed by the Government as their coronavirus rates rise, an analysis...
Exposure to mobile phone light at night raises risk of bowel cancer
Overexposure to mobile phone screens late at night can raise the risk of bowel cancer by as much as 60 per...
Isolation for Covid to be increased by three days
People with symptoms of coronavirus will be told to stay home for 10 days, amid fears that Britain is facing...
Oxford University to cut 40 per cent of oncology experts amid claims it now sees cancer as ‘low priority’
Oxford University is to cut 40 per cent of its oncology experts in a restructuring, amid claims the institution now...
Cambridge scientists fear coronavirus second wave as ‘R’ rate rises across UK
On Wednesday, Niall Dickson, the chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents hospitals and other health services, said senior...
Cancer surgery ‘to be at 60 per cent for two years’ in Scotland thanks to coronavirus
Cancer surgery services are to run at only 60 per cent capacity in Scotland for at least another two years...
NHS and social care ‘could be merged’ under plans being considered by Government
Meanwhile, the former pensions minister Baroness Altmann told The Telegraph that there would have been fewer deaths from Covid-19 in...
Simple blood test could help researchers detect Alzheimer’s earlier
A blood test for Alzheimer’s disease – capable of spotting the condition years before memory loss and confusion occur – is on the...
Oldham announces new wave of lockdown restrictions after a sharp rise in coronavirus infections in ‘large family households’
“A significant proportion of recent cases involve multiple individuals testing positive within a household, showing that household spread is a...
Too scared to cycle? A two-hour training course turned me into a born-again rider
It’s simple to register and arrange, I found: my assigned National Standard for Cycle Training qualified instructor, Louise Lee Jones,...
Pandemic fallout will leave 6.7m children dangerously undernourished, Unicef warns
“Household poverty and food insecurity rates have increased. Essential nutrition services and supply chains have been disrupted. Food prices have...
The six-week exercise and nutrition plan for midlifers to get back in shape
The Superman This is a favourite of ours as it encourages your core to work while moving. Start on all...
Sugar taxes not ruled out as government strategy says ‘further action’ will be taken if results are not seen
The food industry was given targets to cut sugar content in common foods by a fifth by 2020. The categories...
Have these men found the secret to healthy weight loss?
The word 'diet’ conjures a thousand images of women counting calories; of slimming clubs and weight loss shakes, and the...
