Tiny beetle that attacks ragweed plants and prevents them from flowering ‘could be the key to relieving millions of hay fever sufferers of their symptoms’ Pollen released from the invasive ragweed plant is a key cause of hay fever One plant can release a billion grains of pollen, causing sneezing and itchy eyes Experts found … Read more
Scientists say coronavirus can spread 13 FEET from sufferers – more than twice the 6ft social distancing gap demanded by government – and that isolating infected people at home is not a good strategy Chinese scientists examined two wards at Huoshenshan Hospital in Wuhan They found that aerosol transmission were concentrated upstream up to 13 … Read more
Coronation Street stars join forces with Women’s Aid to offer help for sufferers of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:18 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 10:23 BST, 11 April 2020 The cast of Coronation Street have joined forces with Women’s Aid to offer help and advice for those … Read more
Why allergy sufferers MUST take their meds amid the pandemic: Inflammation triggered by pollen could put them at greater risk for viruses like COVID-19 More than 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies Data does not yet suggest more allergy sufferers get coronavirus, but past studies suggest they may be at greater risk of contracting … Read more
British scientists on the front line of the war against coronavirus say clinical tests of a possible treatment will begin NEXT WEEK Team at University of Southampton see hope with the inhaled drug SNG001 It can help those with chronic lung disease fend off viruses – and it might do the same for Covid-19 Trial, … Read more
Chronic migraine sufferers are given fresh hope of getting rid of their crippling headaches with first new drug in 20 years New drug self-injected at home will benefit 10,000 people suffering migraines Fremanezumab was developed by UK scientists over three decades In trials the drug has reduced the frequency, severity and duration of migraines Lead … Read more
It’s been hailed as a wonder drug with the potential to extend the lives of thousands of people with cystic fibrosis. But patients across the UK still can’t get their hands on Orkambi – despite it being a year since Theresa May promised to take action. The drug, which slows lung deterioration, received its European … Read more
Health officials are desperately trying to find coronavirus carriers unwittingly spreading the deadly illness. They fear the individuals have only mild symptoms and do not realise they are infected. The crisis deepened yesterday when 13 new cases were reported – bringing the number in the UK to 36. The total has almost tripled in four … Read more