Natural ways to lower your blood pressure
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us about all the way you can naturally lower your blood pressure without medical intervention.
Genetic predisposition to trauma can increase likelihood of suicide
Scientists reveal that individuals with bipolar disorder, who are also genetically likely to have trauma, have an increased likelihood of suicide.
Tackling plastic pollution for a greener future
Gert-Jan Gruter, Chief Technology Officer, Avantium, discusses how the chemical industry can become more sustainable, reduce plastic pollution and achieve net-zero.
Closing the endpoint security gap within government
Tom Lysemose Hansen, CTO of Promon, discusses the importance of securing endpoints for government organisations.
Health innovation is key to resolving challenges faced by the NHS
Lorna Green, Director of Enterprise and Growth, describes the role of the Innovation Agency and the AHSN Network across England and how health innovation is increasingly becoming integral to resolving the long-term challenges faced by the NHS.
Moderna vaccine 93% effective six months after second dose
The Moderna vaccine appears to be 93% effective, six months after the second dose - but CEO Stéphane Bancel says "we must remain vigilant".
Fenofibrate could reduce COVID-19 infection by 70%
According to a new study, fenofibrate, a drug used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in the blood, could reduce COVID-19 infection by up to 70%.
Scientists solve decades-long mystery of how Jupiter heats itself
Scientists, in collaboration with NASA, have finally solved the decades-long mystery of how the planet Jupiter heats itself.
UK lost over 75,000 environmental jobs in last five years
According to Labour, the UK Government lost 75,000 environmental jobs over the last five years - including jobs in solar power, onshore wind, renewable electricity and bioenergy.
NHS says 20% of people hospitalised with COVID are young
New figures from the NHS show that 20% of people hospitalised with COVID right now are young - between the ages of 18 to 34.
Why organisations need to address data management
Chris Hyde, Global Head of Data Solutions at Validity, discusses how businesses can attain quality data to help further boost e-commerce and in-store sales success.
Survey reveals impact of COVID-19 on researchers
Findings from a survey carried out between February and March 2021 reveal the impact of COVID-19 on researchers.
WHO asks richer countries to hold off on third COVID doses
Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO leader, asked richer countries in the Global North to wait before giving third COVID jabs - as the Global South is yet to hit 10% double-vaccinated, due to low vaccine supply.
Embracing a new era of public sector IT – Smart sourcing
Tim Lovejoy, VP Government and Private Cloud at Rackspace Technology EMEA, discusses the rise of smart sourcing within public sector IT.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to be offered to 16-17-year-olds
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that all 16 and 17-year-olds should receive their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.
European commission approves contract for Novavax vaccine
The European Commission has approved a new contract that will allow Member States to purchase up to 100 million doses of the Novavax vaccine.
Cambridge study trials artificial pancreas for Type 2 diabetes
A new artificial pancreas, powered by a patient's smartphone, is working well for outpatients of type 2 diabetes.
Scientists use environmental DNA to calculate marine biodiversity
This study, conducted across the last 20 years on the kelp forests of Santa Barbara, examined marine biodiversity via environmental DNA.
UK study finds long-term COVID effects rare in children
This UK-based study, published in The Lancet, finds that long-term COVID effects are rare in children - usually, the illness is over after six days.
Using technology to tackle the emotional and mental fallout of the pandemic
Abhishek Goel, CEO, Cactus Communications, addresses the economic and mental health fallout of the pandemic and how AI can improve engagement with employees and monitor their wellbeing.