Dementia patients should be given priority for the COVID-19 vaccine
Alzheimer Europe has issued a call for people with dementia and their carers to be given priority for the COVID-19 vaccine.
National Plant Health Week highlights the benefits of plants
National Plant Health Week (10th May) sets out to discover why plant health matters, the threats plants face, and plant health science.
Two-thirds of the public have hand dermatitis due to rigorous hand washing
More than two-thirds of the public may have hand dermatitis due to stringent handwashing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regularly eating sardines can prevent type 2 diabetes
A new study has discovered that the regular consumption of sardines helps to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
One in five UK adults experienced depression during lockdown
According to new ONS data, one in five adults experienced some form of depression during lockdown - more than double the pre-pandemic rate.
Only 41% of people are willing to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine trials
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that only 41% of people would be willing to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine trials.
One third of hospitalised COVID-19 patients show lung changes one year on
A new study has found that one-third of COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital still present lung changes one year on.
CureVac mRNA vaccine can be stored at normal fridge temperature
The CureVac mRNA vaccine is currently in final stages of clinical trials - but it is expected to perform like Pfizer and Moderna, with the bonus of surviving at ordinary refrigeration temperatures.
Countries denied access to vaccines they helped develop
A new study has revealed that new medicines and vaccines approved for use in the United States are often unavailable in countries that helped to develop them.
How IoT is revolutionising the wellbeing of residents in assisted living
Emma Mahy, CEO and co-founder of IoT Solutions Group, discusses how Internet of Things (IoT) technology is being used to help local authorities improve their adult social care services.
US declares support for TRIPS waiver on COVID vaccines
The TRIPS waiver would temporarily stop an intellectual property law that stops poorer countries to manufacture the vaccine - the US now joins India and South Africa in the proposal.
Sea level rise could be halved this century under Paris Agreement target
A new study has found that sea level rise from the melting of ice could be halved this century if we meet the Paris Agreement target of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
Scientists find microplastics in largest European ice cap
Scientists have discovered microplastics in the largest European ice cap - which can influence the way that glaciers melt and behave, impacting rising sea levels.
53% of cancer patients are experiencing loneliness during the pandemic
According to a new study, more than half (53%) of adult cancer patients have been experiencing loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fully vaccinated UK adults to get COVID booster dose in 2021
Adults over the age of 50 in the UK could get the COVID booster dose in 2021 - the third dose of the vaccine could be given as soon as Autumn.
COVID-19 variant vaccines will be fast-tracked through cutting-edge testing centre
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that vaccines tailored to tackle COVID-19 variants will be fast-tracked through new state-of-the-art labs.
Making our professional lives more environmentally friendly
Here, we explore how you can tailor your work life to improve your eco-friendly footprint.
Screening healthcare workers could serve as warning system for viruses
Researchers have suggested that data from healthcare workers could be used to rapidly estimate the severity of future viruses.
Scientists find that tear gas exposure harms menstrual cycle
In this study, nearly 900 people described an abnormal menstrual cycle after exposure to tear gas - which is legally considered to be "safe" as a crowd control measure.
Indro Mukerjee appointed new CEO of Innovate UK
Indro Mukerjee has been appointed the new CEO of Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.