Long Covid patients could get more targeted care due to ‘telltale’ traces in blood

[ People with long Covid have distinct patterns of inflammation detectable in the blood which could potentially be targeted with immune therapies, the largest study of its kind has revealed. In an analysis of more than 650 people who had been hospitalised with severe Covid-19, patients with prolonged symptoms showed evidence of immune system activation. … Read more

The bucket-list India holiday that you should try this year

[ It was 9.21pm when I stepped into the light. Gurbani (hymns) rang in my ears and the heat of the day clung to my skin. The gold of the temple’s gilded domes was reflected in the Amrit Sarovar tank. At 9.58pm, a little boy of around seven, wearing a patka – a piece of … Read more

I’m a budget travel expert. Here are my tricks for cheaper holidays in 2024

[ The search for low-cost holidays stepped up a gear in 2023. Going all-inclusive, travelling in the shoulder season and house swapping were among the tactics many Britons used to control their budgets. Related Article This year is set to bring a similar focus on cheaper travel as living costs remain steep. On 1 January, … Read more