Are you wearing gloves or a mask to the shops? You might be doing it wrong

We've all probably hit the shops at some stage over the past few months wearing a mask or putting on some gloves to safeguard ourselves from the coronavirus. But are these measures actually doing any good? Professor Barbora de Courten writes for The Conversation on the do's and don'ts of these DIY PPE. Read the full story here.

What is psoriatic arthritis, the condition Kim Kardashian West lives with?

Dr Fabien Vincent

While psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition, less is known about psoriatic arthritis, a more debilitating disease that affects the distal and peripheral joints. Thanks to Kim Kardashian, psoriatic arthritis has been put in the spotlight. SCS’ Dr Fabien Vincent published an explainer in The Conversation about what the condition really is. Read the full story here.

Can I visit my loved one in hospital even if they don't have coronavirus?

Hospitals are at the coalface of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is it okay to visit loved ones even if they don't have the virus? Professor Barbora de Courten unpacks this question for The Conversation. Read the full story here.

What does it mean to be immunocompromised? And why does this increase your risk of coronavirus?

We've all heard about the 'at risk' groups when it comes to coronavirus, which includes those who are immunocompromised. Dr Fabien Vincent and Dr Sarah Jones write for The Conversation on what this means, and why having a weaker immune system places you at greater risk of contracting the virus. Read the full story here.

Should we ban junk food in schools?

Evelyn Volders from the Department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food spoke with The Conversation about whether junk food should be banned in our schools. Read the full story here

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

Dr Fabien Vincent, Research Fellow in the Rheumatology Research Group, Centre for Inflammatory Diseases, and Professor Michelle Leech, Rheumatologist and Deputy Dean Medicine explain 'What is rheumatoid arthritis'? Read full story here

Forget quinoa and kale, these basic foods for your kids' lunch box will give them the nutrition they need

Dr Zoe Davidson

Evelyn Volders and Zoe Davidson in The Conversation.

Read article here.