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Is a sore throat the most accurate indicator of COVID?
COVID-19 is considered "too clever" - it is constantly evolving and mutating and resisting our immune defences.
Computerized DNA motors are moving molecular robotics to the next level
Researchers have developed DNA motors with the ability to sense and process chemical information – mimicking the basic properties of living cells
85% of UK disabled workers are more productive working from home
There are numerous benefits of working from home for disabled workers, who have been the worst affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in their careers.
Number of UK COVID deaths surpasses 200,000
UK Covid deaths have passed 200,000 meaning Britain has one of the highest death tolls in Europe, with 2,689 deaths per million people.
Sri Lanka protests prompt a state of emergency following an economic crisis
Sri Lanka protests have ousted President Rajapaksa over disputes of the worst economic crisis the country has faced since gaining independence.
Spiritual community participation is associated with better health
Having a spiritual community can help people live healthier lives, with greater longevity, less depression and suicide, and less substance use.
North America Analysis July 2022
We embrace Summer 2022 with our special July volume of North America Analysis, crammed with excellent editorial and prolific profile content.
Joined-up refuse planning and education key to reducing fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is a blight on society and incurs a huge cost for both local authorities and land owners: we need a joined-up, consistent strategy.
Cabinet resignation: 27 people leave Boris Johnson’s government
In a huge blow to Boris Johnson’s government, ministers, parliamentary private secretaries, and more have begun a mass cabinet resignation. What’s next?
“Clear benefits” in water births for both parent and child
Water births have been seen to provide health benefits for both parents and newborns – with lower rates of medical interventions and complications during and after birth.
Omicron subvariants are better at eluding vaccines
The most recent omicron subvariants have caused new infection spikes across the United States, as researchers find they are better at eluding vaccines.
Stress accelerates aging of the immune system
Stress such as trauma, job strain, everyday worries and even discrimination contributes to the aging of the immune system.
Has life expectancy slowed down in the UK?
Although life expectancy has doubled since 1841, predicted life span is now slowing down in the UK, and the coronavirus pandemic hasn't helped.
Levelling up small businesses is now more important than ever in the UK
Levelling up is stalling, as the government needs to push further initiatives to create inclusive growth for small businesses in the UK.
Social isolation can increase risk of dementia by 26%
Social isolation can cause a higher risk of dementia, as it may develop lower brain volume in areas related to cognition.
Promoting the creation of an inclusive workplace
Dr Christine Grant, Associate Fellow at the Coventry University Centre for Healthcare Research, introduces the ‘Remote for All’ (R4All) research study, discussing disability, neurodiversity, an inclusive workplace, and remote e-working in the UK.
Rising COVID numbers: 1 in 18 people with Omicron variant in Scotland
COVID cases are up by 32% in the UK as Omicron sub-variants continue to spread at an alarming rate, with 1 in 18 infected in Scotland.
Better health systems: putting health at the heart of tourism
Dr Hans Henri P. Kluge & Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat explain the importance of putting health at the heart of tourism, including a commitment made in this vein by Europe’s smallest countries to better health systems.
Attending the same GP is better for your health
Patients who attend the same GP are more likely to build a trusted relationship with them, and take their advice – but only 52% of patients can revisit the same GP.
Disease X and other high priority diseases
According to the WHO, Disease X refers to a hypothetical, unknown pathogen that could cause a future epidemic.
