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Eligibility for childcare support has been extended for working parents
The Government has confirmed that working parents who are on the coronavirus support schemes will still be eligible for childcare support even if their income falls below the minimum threshold requirement.
Vampire bats socially distance themselves when sick
A new paper, published by Oxford University Press, has found that wild vampire bats socially distance themselves from their community when they are sick to slow the spread of disease.
US healthcare: Black people less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy
Boston Medical Center researchers found that Black individuals, above all other racial groups, are less likely to receive lung cancer chemotherapy.
Scientists propose new strategy to identify early signs of dementia
A new 'white matter lesion' mapping tool can find early signs of dementia, with more than 70% accuracy in measuring mental decline.
Sewage tracking could alert to early warning signs of coronavirus outbreaks
A government project, supported by the Natural Environment Research Council and funded by UK Research and Innovation, is using sewage tracking to alert to early warnings of coronavirus outbreaks across the UK.
What is the association between contraception and climate change?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores what the association between contraception and climate change is and how it can save the planet.
Child influencers promote unhealthy food on YouTube channels
Researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have warned against the dangers of child influences promoting unhealthy food and drinks on their YouTube channels.
EU citizens place economic situation as top concern
In the latest Standard Eurobarometer survey, European citizens identify the economic situation, the state of Member States' public finances and immigration as the three top concerns.
US healthcare: 34% of older people could be prescribed the wrong drugs
A new study found that it costs patients over $450 a year when they are prescribed the wrong drugs, making them twice as likely to go to hospital.
Poorer women in Bangladesh fear bribes are required to access healthcare
Holding conversations in the slums of Dhaka, researchers found that poorer women in Bangladesh feared making "undocumented payments" as a necessity of accessing maternity healthcare.
Are remote GP consultations here to stay?
Dr Owain Rhys Hughes, founder and CEO of Cinapsis, explores how remote GP consultations are providing opportunities for both patients and the NHS.
NP11 launch new employment platform for the North
The North versus South narrative is currently making headlines - in the middle of the chaos, NP11 is launching a new employment platform
The UK has signed its first trade deal with Japan
The UK has signed an economic partnership agreement with Japan, the first major trade deal made as an independent trading nation.
The State of Nature report: “Illegal killing and hunting are biggest pressures”
At EU Green Week, biodiversity is high on the agenda as the The State of Nature report is set to be discussed by a panel of experts - but what did the data tell us?
MPs vote down measures to extend free school meals over Christmas
Last night, MPs voted 322 to 261 against measures championed by Marcus Rashford to extend free school meals for vulnerable children on the breadline.
Advice for contractors closing down their Personal Service Company
John Bell, chartered accountant, insolvency practitioner and Director of Clarke Bell, shares his advice for contractors who are faced with the decision of closing down their Personal Service Company (PSC).
International policy required to control exploited fish stocks
Up until recent Brexit negotiations, discussion over exploited fish stocks has always been National: Where is the international policy agreement?
Mental health in times of the pandemic
Here, Pfalzklinikum discusses the pertinent issue of mental health in the times of the pandemic.
The importance of active and outdoor learning
Nigel Miller, managing director of Active Learning Group, highlights the importance of outdoor learning after a survey revealed students have been missing out on valuable experiences due to COVID-19.
How to successfully set up as a freelancer
Dave Chaplin, CEO and founder of ContractorCalculator, and author of The Contractors’ Handbook – Third Edition, shares his advice on how to set up as a freelancer as more people opt to work for themselves during the current economic climate.
