From today, eligible people who were in the United Kingdom in the ’80s and ’90s will be able to donate blood in Australia again. That’s because the risk of acquiring variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD) from blood transfusions in Australia is incredibly tiny. We calculated that risk was about one in 1.4 billion, publishing our research in the journal Vox Sanguinis. […]

We’ve all heard of someone referred to as having an “addictive personality.” Some even say it about themselves. But you may be surprised to know there is no such thing. Despite decades of research, no-one has been able to identify a consistent set of personality traits or a single personality type that can reliably predict whether someone will have problems […]

Researchers at the Texas A&M University School of Public Health have developed a new COVID-19 test distribution method that uses drones to quickly deliver at-home diagnostic tests to individuals who suspect they have COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic showed that a key part of controlling the spread of a contagious disease is to quickly and accurately identify who has been infected. […]

HELENA, Mont. — A handful of people recently gathered in the shade of a large pine tree for a going-away party of sorts. Their friend, Dani Marietti, was going to have her fallopian tubes removed, a decision she made after a leaked draft of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion was published in May. […]

The Masked Singer: Chris Moyles outraged at being guessed We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chris Moyles knew he was unhealthy before he lost weight. He […]

Cause of Glaucoma explained We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Eye care company, Vision Direct, suggests “overconsumption” of a certain hot drink could cause glaucoma. This […]

Written by Amy Beecham How you can help survivors of domestic abuse this summer, according to charity Solace. Summer: warm and hazy days, lighter nights, a sense of relaxation and joy in the air. But London-based women’s charity Solace’s summer appeal raises an important point: domestic abuse doesn’t take a holiday. “While many people are looking forward to a summer […]

Monkeypox: UK patient discusses his symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Although it is spreading much slower than COVID-19 some are concerned it could become […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis: NHS on common signs and symptoms We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Arthritis is a common condition that causes inflammation and pain in the […]

Cancer symptoms: Top 14 early signs to look out for We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info One in two people will develop cancer at some point […]