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Vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chances of COVID-19 mortality
A new study of COVID-19 hospitalisation data found that taking vitamins and supplements do not lessen the chance of COVID-19 mortality.
A meta-analysis of 26...
Risk of mental illnesses increased after COVID-19 infection
Novel research suggests that people who contract a COVID-19 infection are at an elevated risk of developing a range of mental illnesses.
The study, published...
Inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 protects against variants of concern
In a groundbreaking development toward curbing the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, scientists have developed an innovative inhaled vaccine for COVID-19 that offers robust disease protection.
Pioneered...
Computer model predicts low risk of catching COVID-19 on underground
Scientists have developed an innovative computer model that has revealed people travelling on the London underground and other similar rail systems may be at...
Monoclonal antibodies not utilised enough for severe COVID-19 infections
A new US study has revealed that people at the highest risk of severe COVID-19 infection are the least likely to receive the highly...
Obesity in ethnic minority groups linked to higher COVID-19 mortality
A novel study has identified an association between obesity in ethnic minority groups and a higher risk of COVID-19 mortality compared to white people.
Performed...
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be linked to childhood trauma such as neglect, domestic violence, or substance misuse in the family home.
Vaccine hesitancy was three...
Depression during pregnancy increased throughout COVID-19 pandemic
Research emerging from the UK has highlighted a rise in depression during pregnancy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study pioneered by the University of...
Over 30% of residents in English care homes caught COVID-19
A new study has revealed the landscape of infection from COVID-19 in care homes in England, finding that over a third of residents caught...
Population data: Powering healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic
Professor Aziz Sheikh OBE, Director of the University of Edinburgh’s Usher Institute, explores how data can be utilised to improve healthcare processes and how...
Severe symptoms of COVID-19 reduced by a genetic variant
A new Swedish meta-study has discovered that a particular gene variant can protect against severe symptoms of COVID-19.
The research, pioneered by experts at the...
Gender inequality within healthcare exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic
Blandine Mollard of the EIGE discusses the findings from the Gender Equality Index 2021 and explores how gender inequality needs to be addressed within...
Psychological distress associated with increased risk of COVID-19
A new study has found that people that experienced psychological distress at the start of the pandemic were at greater risk of COVID-19 infection.
The...
Reducing vaccine hesitancy with new COVID-19 risk calculator
Australian researchers have created a COVID-19 risk calculator to encourage discourse about getting vaccinated. Health Europa spoke to Dr Kirsty Short, virologist and co-lead...
Wearing face masks reduces COVID-19 transmission in schools
New research suggests that the spread of COVID-19 can be curbed in schools and preschools through adults wearing face masks.
The study, performed in Germany,...
Study shows positive data on rare heart condition after COVID-19 vaccination
A study published by The BMJ provides more reassuring data on the risk of heart inflammation (myocarditis or myopericarditis) after a COVID-19 vaccination.
It confirms...
First double lung transplant after COVID-19 performed in Portugal
Doctors in Lisbon have reported that a 61-year-old man has received a double lung transplant after his lungs were damaged by COVID-19.
The patient contracted...
Birmingham Biotech: Innovating COVID-19 testing and technologies
Michael Hsu, Managing Director of Birmingham Biotech, details how the company’s unique business model has facilitated the development, manufacturing, and distribution of cutting-edge COVID-19...
The impact of multiple sclerosis treatment on Covid-19 vaccine effectiveness
Multiple sclerosis treatment that helps people manage their condition can reduce the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, according to research from Cardiff University and the...
UK economy set to lose £3bn due to COVID-19 work changes
Novel research has estimated that the UK economy will lose around £3bn in the coming year due to changes in working behaviours.
A new study...