More than six years following the onset of the Covid pandemic, millions of individuals continue to experience long Covid symptoms. Researchers at University College London and University College London Hospitals conducted a clinical trial examining potential treatments for the condition. The study investigated whether over-the-counter antihistamines combined with colchicine, a prescription anti-inflammatory medication, could provide relief. Results indicated that this combination produced a small reduction in fatigue among participants, though investigators stressed that the findings do not constitute a cure for the condition.
Professor Danny Altmann, an immunologist at Imperial College London, discussed the implications of this research and highlighted the broader challenges in understanding long Covid as a medical condition. He also outlined several upcoming studies that researchers hope will advance knowledge of the disease and improve diagnostic and treatment approaches.
In related health news, approximately one in 335 people in the United Kingdom currently live with a stoma. According to Colostomy UK, more than 60 per cent of individuals with a stoma report that insufficient toilet facilities negatively impact their daily activities. A campaign originating in Bristol prompted the home improvement retailer B&Q to modify the disabled toilet facilities across its stores to become stoma-friendly. The initiative involved collaboration with colorectal surgeon Ms Caroline Burt from Bristol Foundation Trust and public figure Mollie Pearce, who has lived with a stoma since age 18.
Separately, claims circulating on social media suggest that ice cream consumption may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes development. Nutritional scientist Dr Sarah Berry from King’s College London examined these assertions, addressing what has been termed the ‘ice cream paradox’ in popular health discussions.
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