My younger daughter may have Down’s syndrome but she has a firm grasp of the principles of weight loss. Last week I said to her, after getting off the scales: ‘Oh dear, I’ve put on more weight.’ Her response was instant: ‘Eat less, move more!’ And to my reply that I would try to do … Read more
At this time of Covid-19 and the heightened stress that most of us are experiencing, our internal body clocks and ability to sleep may be disrupted just when we most need them to stay healthy. New research has shown that our response to infection changes over the course of each day, and — even more … Read more
They are the forgotten victims of the corona pandemic — patients caught up in a devastating NHS crisis which is costing thousands of lives. From a seven-year-old girl battling with seizures to a father-of-three who needs cancer surgery, every one of them has had their treatment put on hold while the NHS diverts resources to … Read more
Strictly bosses are assessing contingency plans for the upcoming series, as the TV industry continues to be thrown into chaos by the coronavirus pandemic. Sources revealed to MailOnline that due to BBC executives ‘not knowing what world we’ll be in’ when the show hits screens, they are keeping options open. Despite reports claiming one option was to … Read more
Previously, only two World Wars have managed to bring down the shutters on the planet’s oldest and most elegant tennis tournament. But yesterday, the All England Club confirmed Wimbledon’s 2020 competition has become the latest sporting victim of the coronavirus. As thousands of officials, stewards, ball boys and girls — not to mention the world’s … Read more
BCG injection given to all school pupils aged between ten and 14 may offer protection from coronavirus… so why was it scrapped? The BCG jab was given to every ten to 14-year-old between 1953 and 2005 But it was then switched to those most at risk of infection from diseases targeted Researchers are testing whether … Read more
NHS medics must wear full protective equipment if they come within three feet of a coronavirus patient, the government warned today, as shortages of the gear saw a brave nurse forced to dress in just an apron and gloves. Public Health England has issued stricter guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE), making it a requirement … Read more
We are now almost numb to the pace of daily developments. The graph lines of infection and mortality grow steeper as the global situation verges on the Biblical; many of our most prominent public figures are going down like nine pins; our economy lurches from one epochal blow to the next. As we all know, … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a last minute dash across the border from Canada to the US to start their new life in Los Angeles. The couple took a private jet to California with their ten-month-old son Archie just before non-essential travel between the two countries was suspended last week because of the … Read more
While shoppers are busy panic-buying loo roll, pasta and rice, there are some seemingly unpopular items that remain fully stocked on supermarket shelves. With the country on lockdown and Brits limited to essential shopping trips, it’s becoming increasingly clear what people’s priority products are. Sprouts, vegan alternatives and pineapple pizza appear to rank low – … Read more