On 1st November 2021, the COVID-19 death toll surpassed five million despite the ongoing vaccine rollout, (BBC News). Although the World Health Organisation have recently released that this number could be two to three times higher than official records, (WHO). These worrying statistics remind the public that following the social distancing guidelines from the government have previously outlined. Despite this recommendation no longer being essential in many parts of the world, it is still important to take it into consideration as the winter months continue and infection rates rise. Therefore, some ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19, save lives and protect

The COVID-19 pandemic, specifically the initial lockdown, saw the world come to a standstill, where people in the UK were told not to leave their homes for any reason bar the following; Shopping for basic necessities, as infrequently as possible One form of exercise a day Any medical needs, to provide care or to help a vulnerable person; and Travelling to and from work, but only where this is absolutely necessary and cannot be done from home. (GOV.uk) Despite one of the essential reasons for being able to leave the house included medical attention, many people were in such a state of

To raise awareness this World AIDs Day, it is important to focus attention on the research and development currently underway to combat HIV and AIDs. With the HIV virus, that causes AIDs, making its way to the western world in the early 1980’s, research into the virus has been constant since this time. It has recently been announced that ongoing research in Japan has shown that the HIV virus, ‘became undetectable in six out of seven test subjects’, (Neoscope). The Tsukuba Primate Research Centre have created a vaccine that was able to kill HIV in macaques during early trials. The macaques

As the winter months roll in and the temperature decreases, the one thing on everybody’s mind is influenza and the impact this could have on the current COVID-19 situation. Last year, it was found that despite the worrying rising numbers of COVID-19 worldwide, the rates of influenza flattened across the Northern Hemisphere at the end of 2020, (Biospace). But will there be the same outcome this year with the infections further increasing, the reduction of social distancing measures and more retail and hospitality opening up? Both illnesses impact the respiratory system of the host, but there are many more differences

The annual WHO Essential Medicines List has been released and the concentration of the publication was insulin analogues and new oral medicines for diabetes. This is a huge leap in an attempt to make diabetes medications and treatments more readily available for low- to middle-income countries. Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes – This is where the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2 Diabetes – This form of diabetes is where the body does not produce

During the COVID-19 lockdown, 8.4 million people in the UK were told to work from home, protecting themselves and their colleagues, (Office for National Statistics). As the COVID-19 restrictions ease, many employers have begun to encourage their workers to come back to the office. This can be a worrying thought for someone who hasn’t been in the workplace for over a year. There are many ways to make sure you keep yourself, friends and family safe upon returning to work: Wear a mask and / or socially distance Wearing a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained is key to keeping yourself