COVID-19 IN THE ELDERLY
COVID-19 survival among elderly patients could be improved by arthritis drug
A type of arthritis drug may reduce the risk of dying for elderly patients with COVID-19.
Stories written by Kate Wighton
GUT-BRAIN CONNECTIONS
Depression linked to bowel conditions
A new study has found depression is more common among people with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis in the years before they are diagnosed.
COVID-19 IN BABIES
Severe COVID-19 infection rare in newborns
Severe COVID-19 infection appears rare in newborn babies, suggests a new study.
CHILD HEIGHT COMPARISON
Poor nutrition in school years may have created 20cm height gap across nations
A new global analysis, led by Imperial College London, has assessed the height and weight of school-aged children and adolescents across the world.
GIVE PEAS A CHANCE
Wrinkled ‘super pea’ could be added to foods to reduce diabetes risk
A type of wrinkled ‘super pea’ may help control blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study.
COVID-19 DEATHS
England, Wales and Scotland among nations with highest death toll from pandemic
England, Wales and Scotland had among the highest rate of deaths from all causes, including COVID-19, as a result of the first wave of the pandemic.
MISCARRIAGE TRAUMA
Post-traumatic stress experienced by partners following miscarriage
One in 12 partners experience post-traumatic stress after miscarriage, suggests a new study.
GETTING KIDS ACTIVE
One million primary school children signed up to run The Daily Mile
One in five primary schools in England have registered for The Daily Mile, an initiative that encourages children to run or jog for 15 minutes daily.
QUICK COVID-19 TEST
Rapid 90-minute COVID-19 test shown to be highly accurate
A 90-minute COVID-19 test has been shown to have over 94 per cent sensitivity, and 100 per cent specificity in a new study.
CONTRACEPTION ADVICE
Paying GPs to provide contraception information linked to reduced abortions
Providing GPs with financial incentives to offer information about long-acting contraceptives is associated with an increase in use.
