South African regulator approves Sinopharm Covid vaccine
South Africa’s health regulator said on Monday it had approved a COVID-19 vaccine from China’s Sinopharm, although a senior health official said the government was not planning to ...
Another reason to love your morning coffee
By Abi Jackson
It’s no secret coffee helps us kickstart the day, switching us from sleepy to alert. But do you find it kicks your digestive system into action ...
Pfizer submits data for US authorisation of Covid shots for kids under 5
Pfizer Inc has begun submitting data to federal regulators as part of the process to win U.S. emergency use authorization (EUA) of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under age 5, ...
Top tips from nutritionist Fritz Horstmann on maintaining a balanced vegan lifestyle
January is the start of Veganuary, where many people embark on the challenge of leading a vegan lifestyle for the month. Last year we saw over 500,000 people take part in ...
Omicron subtype has apparent transmission advantage – UKHSA
The BA.2 subtype of the Omicron coronavirus variant appears to have a substantial growth advantage over the currently predominant BA.1 type, Britain’s UK Health Security Agency said on Friday.
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Key signs you could benefit from talking therapy
By Lisa Salmon
We all have bad days. But the stress of the pandemic has turned those bad days into weeks and months, and huge numbers of people are struggling ...
How to step away from toxic diet culture
By Abi Jackson
Diet talk can be hard to escape at any time of year, but it’s often ramped up in January, with weight loss and health kicks topping ...
Are these the health resolutions we really need?
By Abi Jackson
Covid still dominates the health agenda, but two years of pandemic living has taken a toll. So could it be worth checking in on our overall health? ...
Gynaecological problems it’s always worth getting checked
By Lisa Salmon
Everything from embarrassment to not knowing what’s normal can mean some women don’t seek help for gynaecological problems – potentially putting them at risk of their ...
Fourth Covid-19 shot needed, says German health minister
German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said on Wednesday that a fourth vaccination will be necessary in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic due to the more contagious Omicron variant.
He ...
Pfizer says pandemic could extend until 2024 as 2-4 year-olds vaccine data delayed
Pfizer Inc on Friday forecast that the Covid-19 pandemic would not be behind us until 2024 and said a lower-dose version of its vaccine for 2-4 year olds generated a weaker ...
Moderna Covid shot more likely to cause heart inflammation than Pfizer
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is up to four times more likely to cause inflammation of the heart muscle, a very rare side effect, than its rival vaccine from Pfizer-BioNTech , according ...
EU to place order with Pfizer for shots adapted to Omicron
European Union governments have agreed to exercise an option to buy more than 180 million doses of a version of the COVID-19 vaccine adapted for the Omicron variant developed by BioNTech ...
Celebrity diets and food fads have been around for centuries –
By James Brown and Duane Mellor
The word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting food to help weight loss ...
Most reported US Omicron cases have hit the fully vaccinated
Most of the 43 COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron variant identified in the United States so far were in people who were fully vaccinated, and a third of them had ...
Moderna plunges as mRNA-based flu jab fails to ace existing shots
Moderna Inc shares tumbled 11% after early data showed that the company’s mRNA-based flu vaccine might not be strong enough to give it an edge over already approved flu vaccines ...
EU drugs regulator says data supports boosters after three months
The European Union’s drugs regulator said it could make sense for countries in the bloc to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters as early as three months after the initial two-shot ...
Get portion-wise: A ‘handy’ guide to making sure you’re not eating too much
By Lisa Salmon
A healthy balanced diet isn’t just about what you eat, it’s about portion size too – and it can be surprisingly easy to consume too much. ...
Healthy men – from teens to 65+
Concluding our series on men’s health, Dr Chris Michael summarises the steps men need to take in all stages of their adult life
Teens
The teenage years are a ...
Regeneron’s antibody drug may be less effective against Omicron
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc’s COVID-19 antibody drug could be less effective against Omicron, it said on Tuesday, adding to fears about the efficacy of existing treatments after Moderna’s top ...
The problems of hormone imbalance
In our ongoing series for November, Dr Christos Michael look at erection and ejaculation problems
What is a ‘healthy erection’ and how do erections work?
A healthy erection is one ...
Symptoms to look out for with testicular problems
As November moves on we continue our series looking into men’s health. Dr Christos Michael on testicular problems
Testicular problems are common in men, with over one in five ...
From chicken soup to vitamin C, what helps relieve winter colds?
By Abi Jackson
Always curious about ways to help combat infections like colds and flu? Zinc is the latest mineral in the spotlight – a new study has found taking a ...
Pfizer to allow generic versions of its Covid pill in 95 countries
Pfizer Inc said on Tuesday it will allow generic manufacturers to supply its experimental antiviral COVID-19 pill to 95 low- and middle-income countries through a licensing agreement with international public health ...