US Army Critical Care Nurse, Captain Edward Rauch Jr. (L), turns a Covid-19 patient on a ventilator at Beaumont Hospital in Dearborn, Michigan on December, 17, 2021. The U.S. reported a record number of new Covid cases on Monday, with over one million new infections. A total of 1,082,549 newContinue Reading
Monstar Studio/Shutterstock Dry January, the campaign led by Alcohol Change UK that challenges people to get through January without alcohol, is now in its tenth year. In that time it has grown from 4,000 people signing up in 2013 to over 130,000 last year – although it’s likely that aContinue Reading
On New Years Eve Exmouth RNLI volunteers were tasked to a report of persons stranded by the tide at Orcombe Point, Exmouth. At 2.33pm today Friday 31 December 2021, the volunteer crew of Exmouth RNLI inshore lifeboat D-805 George Bearman II and all weather lifeboat 13-03 R & J WelburnContinue Reading
zstock/Shutterstock If the pandemic had happened ten years ago, what would it have looked like? Doubtless there would have been many differences, but probably the most striking would have been the relative lack of genomic sequencing. This is where the entire genetic code – or “genome” – of the coronavirusContinue Reading
From Sydney to Shanghai and New York to Paris, the world ushered in 2022 with New Year celebrations that were largely overshadowed by pandemic concerns — even as uncertainty looms and the omicron variant continues to drive up infections globally. Australia and New Zealand were among the first to ringContinue Reading
Weightlifting isn't as intimidating as it might look. PHOTOCREO Michal Bednarek/ Shutterstock Weightlifting has become increasingly popular with people looking to get in shape. Not only can it be a great way to lose weight, it can also build strength and prevent muscle loss as we age. But knowing howContinue Reading
Mild cognitive decline may only be a precursor to dementia for some. FGC/ Shutterstock About two in ten people over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment – a noticeable change in their memory, problem-solving abilities or attention. This is caused, in part, by the same brain changes thatContinue Reading
Research from the Carbon Trust shows that around 40kg of greenhouse gas emissions are produced by a single 6.5ft artificial tree, meaning it would have to last at least ten Christmases to become more environmentally friendly than purchasing a real tree each year. With this in mind, Annington, the companyContinue Reading
Christmas shoppers in London on Dec. 23, 2021. Hasan Esen | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON — Horrific scenes seen in previous Covid-19 waves are “now history,” according to John Bell, a regius professor of medicine at the University of Oxford and the U.K. government’s life sciences advisor. Speaking to BBCContinue Reading
OlgaOvcharenko/Shutterstock Christmas is a wonderful time to relax with family and friends, both two and four legged. But it can be a scary and dangerous time for pets. Food, presents, decorations and even visitors to our homes can all become hazards. Vets typically report the festive season as being oneContinue Reading
