A new study suggests that young people are most likely to feel anxious and low as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. Research conducted by the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) revealed that 70% of 18-24-year-olds are feeling more anxious than usual. This is significantly higher than in other age groups, with 47% of […]
The UK Government has added a loss of taste and smell to a list of key Covid-19 symptoms to look out for, following advice from scientific experts. Until recently, members of the public were advised to isolate for a fever and a cough, but a loss of smell and taste have now been added to […]
A survey conducted by researchers at the University of Sheffield and Ulster University has revealed that young males are most likely to break lockdown rules. Teams based at the universities surveyed almost 2,000 people aged between 13 and 24 years old. Around 50% of male participants had met friends or family members during lockdown, compared […]
Doctors at University Hospital Southampton are trialling a new drug, which could be used to treat patients with COVID-19. Developed by Synairgen, a UK-based biotech firm, the drug uses interferon beta, a protein, to fight the virus. Interferon beta is produced when the body is under attack. Chief executive of Synairgen, Richard Marsden, explained that […]