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Propolis, the resin-like substance coating a beehive’s surfaces, has long been known to have antiviral and antibacterial properties. As the world battles Covid and antibiotic resistance, expert James Fearnley says new research into propolis shows it may be even more effective against these than previously thought. …

The season of runny noses and tickly coughs is well and truly upon us. Coughs and colds are more common in winter not because of the weather but because we spend more time indoors and in close proximity to other people. This increases the chance of being infected with some kind of bacteria or virus. We've all been …

As the weather gets colder and the nights draw in it's natural for us to shelter from the elements by staying indoors. Experts say that as a consequence we're more likely to pick up a virus like a cold or flu from those we spend time with. This is primarily because our homes are not as well ventilated through the the …

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have recently published data which shows a reduction in antibiotic-resistant bloodstream infections. But they warn that this drop is likely to be temporary, the result of reduced social mixing and enhanced hand hygiene due to the COVID pandemic. A company in Yorkshire think they'v…

We have seen that propolis fulfils a comprehensive and important role in maintaining the health of the bee colony. We have also seen in our panoramic sketch of the history of its traditional use by man as a medicine that it has had a wide range of powerful and medicinal uses. It’s time now to ask how it works. What…