Health information lacks sex-specific research about women
Current health guidelines are based on studies in men - lacking sex-specific research for issues like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes in women.
How US cybersecurity trends can help the UK prepare itself
Sascha Giese, Head Geek™ at SolarWinds, explains how US cybersecurity trends could help the UK navigate future threats.
Powerful new COVID treatment cuts hospital deaths by 55%
So far, there is no treatment for severe cases - but now, clinical trials for a new COVID treatment show immense promise in preventing death.
Over 50% of global population suffer from headache disorders
Study says 52% of the global population are affected by a headache disorder every year, with around 14% reporting migraines.
US and EU responsible for 74% of global resource extraction
Higher-income countries, such as the USA and nations of the EU, are responsible for excess resource extraction of raw materials which has led to ecological damage.
Report finds gender gap in meaningful internet connectivity
A report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (AFA) finds that just one in ten people in parts of the Global South have meaningful internet connectivity - with a gender gap existing across all countries.
Only 25% of global senior-level positions held by women in economics
Women are noticeably underrepresented in many academic professions, with a distinct lack of women in economics – particularly in universities.
XE COVID variant 10% more transmissible than Omicron
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say that the XE COVID variant (a mixture of two strains of Omicron) could be 10% more transmissible than Omicron itself.
There will be 100 million unregistered children worldwide, by 2030
Obstacles to registering births across Africa has led to millions of unregistered children – potentially preventing people from attaining essential human rights later in life.
ESO telescope captures surprising changes in temperature on Neptune
Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT), researchers reveal recent changes in the atmospheric temperature on Neptune.
NHS patients face “postcode lottery” for fertility freezing treatments
Access to fertility freezing treatments is becoming more scarce, as UK policy guidelines on fertility preservation are rigorous and NHS funding is “variable”.
Fighting against a Covid tide to deliver cancer referral innovation
PinPoint Data Science is working with the NHS to deliver much needed innovation in cancer referral pathways
Reduce air pollution from microfibres by avoiding tumble drying
Tumble drying laundry can worsen air pollution, as it releases vast amounts of possibly harmful microfibres into the air, if not coupled with more eco-friendly methods.
Loneliness can be tackled by finding the ‘flow’ in meaningful activities
Researchers suggest that to combat loneliness, finding activities with the ‘flow’ – engaging deeply in meaningful activities – can increase leisure and reduce loneliness.
Inflammation from COVID-19 can cause multi-organ damage
Severe cases of inflammation from COVID-19 can occur in some people – leading to cases of acute respiratory distress and multi-organ damage.
Diversity in medicine sees more women, but lacks minority groups in U.S
Diversity in medicine across the U.S is not equal with population changes – while women see gains in representation, minority groups continue to go underrepresented.
Star collisions may fuel massive black holes, says new simulation
The DEMOBLACK team have been able to point out a rang out exotic outcomes when concerning the collision of giant stars
Understanding Flaviviruses: Deciphering insect-borne virus strategies
Understanding the infection strategy of mosquito-borne viruses known as flaviviruses is key in the future development of treatments and possible vaccines
Non-English speaking patients have 35% higher chance of COVID death
Non-English speaking patients with COVID have a higher likelihood of needing ICU care and dying from the virus, say US scientists.
What is the FuelEU Maritime Regulation?
Constantine Catsambis, Rapporteur for the EESC opinion on FuelEU Maritime, explains how the FuelEU Maritime Regulation could improve the climate.