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Unvaccinated teens nine times likelier to be hospitalised
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that unvaccinated teenagers are nine times likelier to be hospitalised with Omicron.
European parliament adopts draft of Digital Services Act
The Digital Services Act (DSA), a European attempt to place digital regulations on tech giants like Facebook and Google, passed with a strong majority.
Plastic pollution could decrease by 85% with policy action
A new policy tool developed by scientists, ‘Plastic Drawdown’, can help governments to radically cut plastic waste by 2030.
Hospital trials app to help new parents caring for premature babies
Parents of babies leaving the NICU have been using an app to get real-time medical updates - giving them vital information that may otherwise get lost.
European Commission to “radically raise” microchip production
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe would "radically raise" microchip production - predicting that demand will "double in the next decade".
‘Artificial pancreas’ uses algorithm to protect body from diabetes
Scientists have created an 'artificial pancreas' that uses an algorithm to protect the body - especially ground-breaking for young children with type 1 diabetes.
Antimicrobial resistance now kills more people than HIV or malaria
According to a new study in The Lancet, antimicrobial resistance is now a leading cause of death worldwide, higher than HIV/AIDS or malaria.
Binge-watching TV increases likelihood of blood clots by 35%
Scientists suggest taking breaks when binge-watching TV to avoid blood clots - with four hour sessions increasing the likelihood by 35%.
Misogyny towards women’s sports common amongst male fans
Research analysing online message boards finds male football fans are commonly misogynistic, hostile, and sexist towards women’s sports.
Reversing destruction of biodiversity should be top priority
Over 50 experts say reversing biodiversity loss will take take more than placing protection on land and sea zones.
Childhood vocabulary can predict future emotional regulation
A team find that expressive vocabulary at the age of 5-7 can predict likelihood of good emotional regulation, four years later.
Students retain information even when watching lectures at double-speed
Students can still retain information when watching their lectures at up to twice the speed, as recorded lectures have expanded during the pandemic.
Study says breastmilk does not pass COVID to babies
Scientists say that breastfeeding will not pass COVID-19 onto a child - there was no infectious material found in the milk itself.
Higher risk of death at emergency centres with 5+ hour wait times
Research finds that waiting over 5 hours in emergency care before admission to hospital is linked to a heightened risk of death from any cause.
Successful adaptation after immigration helped by cultural similarities
Research looking at successful immigration - analysing those who remain in their new locations as opposed to those who leave - finds that cultural similarities play a key role in the decision.
How has COVID-19 posed challenges for kids with ADHD?
Youth with ADHD have been found to have a greater risk of experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and disruptions, including sleep problems, fear and anxiety related to infection risk.
Healthy cardiovascular habits taught young can lower heart disease risk
Teaching children about healthy habits can achieve lasting lifestyle changes, lowering cardiovascular disease risk through a multidisciplinary approach.
Scientists use bio-logging devices for killer whale conservation
Scientists use biologging devices to track animal behaviour in order to build conservation strategies for killer whales, and other endangered animals.
The collapse of populist support during the pandemic
A new mega-dataset finds that during the pandemic, support for populist parties and politicians has minimised since 2020.
The hidden health problem of nocturia
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explains the problem of nocturia and takes a look at what it actually means for your health.
