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How your genes influence whether a certain type of exercise works for you – new research
Some people may adapt to certain types of exercises more quickly than others. NDAB Creativity/ Shutterstock Genetics have a significant influence on many aspects of our life – from our height and eye colour, our weight, and even whether we develop certain health conditions. And now, our recent review hasContinue Reading
Nipah virus: could it cause the next pandemic?
Fruit bats are the main animal host of the nipah virus BTS-BotrosTravelSolutions / Pixabay The severe and devastating consequences of the coronavirus pandemic were undoubtedly made worse by a substantial lack of pandemic preparedness, with the exception of East and South East Asia, which had built up defences after theirContinue Reading
Drink spiking: why so little is still known about this horrifying trend
Mooi Design / Shutterstock The reopening of clubs and pubs has been accompanied by alarming reports of drink spiking – deliberately adding alcohol or drugs to someone’s drink without their knowledge. Drink spiking has been reported as far back as 1903. But the nature and pattern of how drugs areContinue Reading
An Ide man has been awarded the prestigious Fenton Medal by the Royal Photographic Society
Peter Hayes FRPS said he was honoured that his work had been recognised. Peter only took up still photography in a serious way ten years ago when he joined the RPS. He then achieved the three photographic Distinctions, Licentiate (LRPS), Associate (ARPS) and Fellowship (FRPS) in just over a year.Continue Reading
Aston Villa leading Julian Alvarez transfer fight with 21-year-old River Plate striker also wanted by AC Milan
ASTON VILLA are reportedly in pole position to land River Plate hotshot Julian Alvarez. The 21-year-old has caught Villa’s attention with his striking ability that has seen him score 11 goals in just 14 games in all competitions for the Argentine team this season, according to Calciomercato. 1 Alvarez isContinue Reading
Sudan coup: years of instability have made the army key power brokers
Omar al-Bashir’s regime in Sudan was toppled in 2019, a demise hailed with cries of “just fall!” from protesters massing in the streets of the capital Khartoum. But the transition rested on a power-sharing deal between the protesters and Sudan’s powerful military, whose leaders had withdrawn their support for BashirContinue Reading
Freemasons sign up to Armed Forces Covenant
The Freemasons have signed the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden on 20 October led by His Royal Highness, The Duke of Kent. The partnership aims to support members of the Armed Forces community and ensure they have the same access to government asContinue Reading
Luke Pollard’s responding to the Chancellor’s Budget
Responding to the Chancellor’s Budget today, Luke Pollard MP said: “This Budget makes it clear the Chancellor is out-of-touch with the priorities of people in Plymouth. “Families in Plymouth and across the South West are going to struggle this winter: food prices are going up, gas and electricity prices areContinue Reading
Silvestre is obviously looking forward to a ‘Night of Luxury!’
Brides Bay represents a solid ‘professional special’ for a ten-runner six furlongs Novice Stakes on Chelmsford polytrack tonight; ‘next time’ went into my notebook after Richard Hughes’ charge finished a close, creditable fourth to Benefit over a similar distance on Wolverhampton tapeta five weeks ago. There is a trump cardContinue Reading
Ivermectin: misuse against COVID risks undermining its use for other diseases
rafapress/Shutterstock If you live in a western country, prior to the pandemic you probably hadn’t heard of the medicine ivermectin. It’s a very effective treatment for a number of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). These are a group of debilitating infections that can cause chronic illness and death. They disproportionately affectContinue Reading