New finding challenges old notions about dyslexia

Some researchers have suggested in the past that the cerebellum plays a role in dyslexia-related reading problems. Source

Coronavirus morning update: SA reports 9 deaths and Bill Gates has his eye on Africa for vaccine trial

Your latest coronavirus news: The health department reports 1585 cases in South Africa, along with 9 deaths; SA students from China are given the all clear after being in quarantine; and paying special attention to your mental health during lockdown. Source

Coronavirus: The NHS workers wearing bin bags as protection

One intensive care doctor describes the reality faced by some UK health workers on the front line. Source

Vaping could up risks for asthma, COPD and other lung diseases

Researchers have found that e-cigarettes are harmful on their own, and the effects are independent of smoking conventional tobacco. Source

Coronavirus: 'We're on our knees' says nurse

A nurse posted a video to a Facebook group after a long and difficult shift in ICU amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source

A visual guide to the outbreak

Key maps and charts explaining how the respiratory virus has spread around the world and how it is being dealt with. Source

Coronavirus: Five-year-old among latest UK victims

The child, who had underlying health conditions, is among 708 people in UK who died in the past day. Source

Coronavirus: Fears for lockdown over weekend of sunshine

Warm weather is expected to give UK police "one of their biggest challenges" in preventing crowds. Source

Mom's handbag may hold hidden dangers for kids

'A handbag, backpack or diaper bag can contain a hodgepodge of medications and supplements, cosmetics, hand sanitizers, candy, coins and other items that attract little hands.' Source

All you need to know on the coronavirus

The virus is spreading around the world, but what is it and what are the symptoms? Source

Nurse deaths 'inevitable' from coronavirus

Nursing chiefs raise fears of protective equipment following the deaths of two nurses. Source

Losing a spouse could speed brain's decline

A new study found that that, although it can't be proven, being widowed may well be a contributing factor in cognitive decline. Source