Blood is a body fluid which contains plasma, blood cells and platelets and provides nutrition and oxygen that is required for cell growth.

A clinical trial began this week to find out whether a third dose of vaccine will provide people with better protection against the COVID-19 virus, and to gather evidence on how different vaccines work together. The Bradford Royal Infirmary recruited

Psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, used in combination with talking therapy, are opening new avenues of possibility within mental health care by offering a very different mechanism of treatment from existing psychiatric medications.

With this new wave of the COVID 19 virus infection all nations are fighting to save the lives of citizens since this new strain of the pandemic is more threatening due to it is asymptomatic nature. As a result global mortality is increasing day by da

Poisoning is one of the commonest reasons for kids to present to the emergency department. As anything from ingestion of dish-washing liquid to accidental ingestion of medication can be considered poisoning, this is one topic that the parents need to

A Brazilian town has seen a 95% drop in COVID-19 deaths after almost all adults were vaccinated as part of an experiment, researchers say.

The number of children waiting at least a year for mental health treatment has almost trebled since the pandemic hit.

Even though COVID is known to be a virus that affects weaker immune systems, the new wave has not only infected the youth but over the past one and a half years, five children in Sri Lanka have succumbed to the deadly virus. Medical experts opine tha

Leptospirosis, also known as rat fever is common among the farmer community and people who are exposed to unhygienic working environments.

We all have our vices; mine is chocolate cake. I cannot walk by a chocolate cake and not eat some of it. How can I get on someone for smoking?

A large UK study suggests having coronavirus around the time of birth may increase the chance of stillbirths and premature births - although the overall risks remain low.

When coronavirus swept the globe last year, reports were everywhere of startling, vivid dreams plaguing us. Deirdre Barrett,

Are you experiencing constant muscle pains, sometimes so severe that you can’t perform your day-to-day tasks? Has it been progressing for months? If yes, it is very likely that you might be suffering from Fibromyalgia.

World Thalassemia Day is observed on May 8, every year to raise awareness on the illness, its prevention and to acknowledge and help empower those who are already diagnosed with the condition. Known as a blood disorder, Thalassemia is an inherited co

Masks that are worn repeatedly and for prolonged periods need to be washed often as they contain microbes from our skin and respiratory droplets, a study has noted.

Long working hours are killing hundreds of thousands of people a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition involving small airways of lungs, characterised by intermittent yet recurring symptoms due to inflamed airways (small air-way wall edema, mucus collection and smooth muscle spasms).This results in the narrow

Some years ago, washing hands throughout the day was simply a good habit and a regular practice of cleanliness. The benefits of handwashing were merely posters found on the walls of primary school classes.

Mucormycosis is a very rare infection. It is caused by exposure to mucor mould which is commonly found in soil, plants, manure, and decaying fruits and vegetables.

A five-year-old boy from Kent, UK was left fighting for his life after developing a rare condition triggered by Covid-19. Initial symptoms were high fever and a stomach pain.

A huge concern lies with regards to the supply of oxygen in managing the latest COVID-19 outbreak. But why do some patients need oxygen therapy and what is the protocol for such therapy?

Gastritis, which is due to the inflammation of gastric mucosa, is a common condition that we hear about. Mostly people think that not eating on time can cause gastritis. But do you know that even stress can induce gastritis?

Vitamins are a quintessential part of our diet and restricting its intake would result in compromising on one’s well-being. Speaking to Health Capsule, Consultant Paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Dr. Deepal Perera sheds more light on th

Almost half of UK men say poor body image has affected their mental health, according to a new study.

COVID-19 may cause lung complications such as pneumonia and in the most severe cases COVID-19 patients might lose the ability to breathe normally.

The International Sarcoidosis Awareness Day was celebrated globally on April 13. Understanding the importance of spreading awareness, Daily Mirror spoke to Consultant Pulmonologist Dr.NeranjanDissanayake (MBBS MD (Medicine) MRCP (UK) FCCP (SL) FRCP (

Oedema, (also known as edema) is caused by water retention in tissues. When extra fluid is retained in the spaces between cells in body tissues,

A malaria vaccine has proved to be 77% effective in early trials and could be a major breakthrough against the disease,

World Heamophilia Day falls on April 17 every year with a motive of bringing the community with bleeding disorders together.

During 1935-1936 Sri Lanka witnessed a surge of malaria cases with a large number of deaths. Malaria is a vector-borne disease caused by Anopheles culicifacies that breeds in a range of habitats from shallow water pools in rivers to shallow wells, s