“I feel awkward talking to friends I haven’t seen IRL – have I forgotten how to socialise?”
Has lockdown changed the way we socialise? Writer Megan Murray explores how isolation has eroded her social skills and changed her friendships as she wonders whether small talk has become a lost art. The pandemic has changed the physicality of…
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Denmark to introduce digital coronavirus passports
On 3 February, Denmark’s acting finance minister Morten Bødskov together with Lars Sandahl Sørensen, the CEO of Danish Industry and Brian Mikkelsen, the CEO of the Danish Chamber of Commerce, confirmed that a coronavirus passport will be launched in simple…
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The best exercise for stress – and how to make time for it
A doctor explains why exercise is so good at beating stress and the best exercise that will help. The benefits of exercise go far beyond getting stronger muscles and improving heart health. If you’ve ever heard of post-workout endorphins, you’ll know…
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Zinc supplementation bolsters repurposed antivirals against SARS-CoV-2
Since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pathogen, serious efforts have been made to identify new or repurposable drugs that effectively inhibit or counteract the infection. A…
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Cien millones de vacunas contra covid en 100 días no nos hará volver a la normalidad
El 30 de abril se cumplirán los primeros 100 días de mandato del presidente Joe Biden. Este es un punto de referencia que los presidentes suelen establecer para cumplir con las promesas de campaña de alta prioridad. A principios de…
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Chicago-area father speaks out after son's suicide, says lockdowns 'devastating' for young people
Dad of football star who took his life says lockdowns are having a ‘devastating effect’ on youth Chris Buckner, whose star athlete son Dylan died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares his message on ‘Fox & Friends.’ Chris Buckner,…
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Covid new strain symptoms: Sign to ‘seek medical attention’ – what colour are your feet?
Vaccines ‘don’t work equally against covid variants’ says expert Covid symptoms tend to include a dry cough, loss of smell or taste, and a high fever But some patients also find subtle changes on their feet Your toes may turn…
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Better diagnosis for brain cancer
A research team from both Scottish and UK institutions using infrared spectroscopy at Diamond Light Source reports a major advance in brain tumor diagnosis made by. This will enable non-invasive diagnoses of primary brain tumors (gliomas) and accelerate results as…
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New Hampshire lawmakers push to roll back telehealth coverage
New Hampshire lawmakers held a hearing this week on a bill that would roll back provisions safeguarding telehealth coverage in the state. The bill, sponsored by three Republican state legislators, targets payment parity for telehealth services and would eliminate coverage…
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Compound isolated from human sperm could treat genetic disorder
A newly discovered genetic condition caused by faulty protein synthesis which causes delayed development and learning difficulties could be treated by a compound originally isolated from human sperm, say scientists. The University of Manchester researchers, with collaborators from the UK,…
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