Thousands missed heart attack treatment during pandemic
A third of people with heart attacks may not have gone to hospital at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Aerosol transmission may spread COVID-19
The World Health Organisation needs to recognise that coronavirus might be spread by tiny respiratory droplets that remain in the air for prolonged periods, say leading academics.
Leaders appointed for new cancer research centre
A major new interdisciplinary research centre has been launched with the aim of putting Leeds at the forefront of global efforts to tackle cancer.
Research suggests drugs could reverse diabetes damage
Drugs developed to treat Alzheimer’s Disease could be repurposed to prevent - or even reverse - damage done to the blood vessels of people who are obese or have type 2 diabetes, according to research.
Study confirms "classic" symptoms of COVID-19
A persistent cough and fever have been confirmed as the most prevalent symptoms associated with COVID-19, according to a major review of the scientific literature.
'Relatively rare' cases - the children critically ill with COVID-19
Figures just published reveal the number of children in the UK who were in paediatric intensive care units with COVID-19.
Aspirin can reduce the risk of bowel cancer
Two standard aspirin tablets taken every day for two years can reduce the risk of inherited bowel cancer for at least a decade, research has revealed.
Long-term lessons of coronavirus outbreaks
Patients recovering from COVID-19 could suffer significant long-term effects, according to research into the experiences of people hospitalised by previous coronavirus outbreaks.
e-bikes could slash transport emissions and get Britons back to work
New research shows that electrically-assisted bikes (e-bikes) have the capability to slash carbon dioxide emissions from transport and could offer a safe and sustainable route back to work.
Revealing links between education and a good diet
Educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet, particularly in low income countries, according to new research examining European nutritional data.