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How the ‘tripledemic’ is restricting cold and flu medicine supplies – and what to do if you’re affected
The UK, Canada and the US are all reportedly experiencing shortages of over-the-counter cold and flu medications. Mircea Maties/ Shutterstock This winter has been one of the worst on record for the NHS. Ambulance and A&E waiting times are at all-time highs, and many are struggling to access emergency treatment.Continue Reading
ChatGPT: students could use AI to cheat, but it’s a chance to rethink assessment altogether
ChatGPT is a powerful language model developed by OpenAI that has the ability to generate human-like text, making it capable of engaging in natural language conversations. This technology has the potential to revolutionise the way we interact with computers, and it has already begun to be integrated into various industries.Continue Reading
Bivalent COVID vaccines have now been in use for a few months – here’s how they’re stacking up against omicron
Bivalent vaccines target omicron alongside the original strain of COVID. Lithiumphoto/Shutterstock Vaccines have played a major role in mitigating the harms of the COVID pandemic since their rollout began just over two years ago. They’re estimated to have saved tens of millions of lives around the globe. The initial cropContinue Reading
Man Utd ready to hand Alejandro Garnacho club record contract to stay
MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Alejandro Garnacho the longest contract that they have ever tabled, according to reports. The 18-year-old has burst onto the scene this season with some exhilarating displays. 2 Man United want to hand Alejandro Garnacho the longest deal in their historyCredit: Rex Club chiefs are keen toContinue Reading
Winter of discontent: the media continuously misses Shakespeare’s original meaning of the phrase
Nurses striking in the winter of 2022 and 2023. PA Images/Alamy From 1978 to 79, public sector workers in the UK engaged in nationally coordinated strike action. The news was full of stories of limited services at hospitals because domestic cleaners were striking and streets were strewn with rubbish becauseContinue Reading
What diabetes is revealing about the benefits and risks of personal medicine connected to the internet
A blood glucose control system with the help of a smartphone and a meter that is fixed to the skin. Ute Grabowsky | Photothek | Getty Images The internet of things to remote monitor and manage common health issues has been growing steadily, led by diabetes patients. About one outContinue Reading
Student sport has a drinking problem – here’s what needs to be done to change it
New research used qualitative interviews to understand what was driving athletes to consume alcohol. Shutterstock / Master1305 Sport is generally considered a health-enhancing lifestyle choice. It reduces depression, anxiety and emotional distress and improves self esteem. Despite this, there is strong evidence that many athletes – particularly those at universityContinue Reading
Public Programs Are Only as Good as Their Data
Most governments work off incomplete or inaccurate information, but it’s time to plug the gaps.Continue Reading
Q&A: Why are the Scottish and UK governments going to court over gender recognition laws?
The Scottish and UK governments are heading to court over a plan to change the law in Scotland to make it easier for people to change their legal gender. We asked a legal expert to explain what the dispute is about and why it has serious constitutional implications. _ WhatContinue Reading
Helena Bonham Carter says her entry into the showbiz industry was ‘all a blag’
H elena Bonham Carter says the start of her career and entry into the industry as a teenager was “all a blag”. The Hollywood star, known for roles in Harry Potter, Fight Club and Sweeney Todd, said that at an early age she “decided to be confident” and was “muchContinue Reading