Vitamin pills and icy swims: Can you really boost your immune system? After being struck down by winter illness, the BBC's James Gallagher goes in search of ways to boost his immune system....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2m8d44v4go
Woman stuck for 18 months on an NHS ward evicted from her hospital bed She lived in a cubicle, despite being fit to leave, because of difficulties finding a care home....Read more https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c897ew0ekp4o
Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% compared to those who received standard antiplatelet treatment. Read more …Clot-busting meds may be effective up to 24 hours after initial stroke symptoms
Potential new pathway to fight viruses Scientists have identified genetic components in bats that provide insight into their immune systems. Read more …Potential new pathway to fight viruses