The shops are now open – but it’s not quite ‘business as usual’. While you might be itching for some retail therapy after months of lockdown, stores are having to make changes to ensure the safety of shoppers. From socially distanced queues just to get in, to changing rooms being closed – the new normal … Read more
Health experts say the novel coronavirus is mutating at a slower rate than several other respiratory viruses. The virus has already undergone about two dozen genetic changes, leading many to fear that an even deadlier strain is around the corner. However, scientists say that the mutations don’t vary much from the virus that originated in … Read more
Cleopatra and Elizabeth Bennett were right after all! Playing hard to get is just as effective on men as it is on women, says new study Research followed the behaviour of 130 single students chatting to new partner When speaking to someone ‘selective’, they were more likely to be interested Gurit Birnbaum from Israel’s Interdisciplinary Center … Read more
Injecting the century-old tuberculosis vaccine straight into the veins could make the shot far more protective. In research conducted on monkeys, scientists found that there was little to no inflammation in the lungs of those that received the vaccine straight into the bloodstream compared to today’s skin-deep shot. What’s more, the majority of primates who received … Read more
Fresh hope for coronavirus treatment as anti-Ebola drug shows early signs it may be effective in fighting Covid-19 Gilead Sciences’ drug remdesivir was originally developed for ebola crisis Has been tested on a trial group of 53 severely ill coronavirus patients Scientists say the condition of more than half improved but seven patients died However there was no … Read more
With everyone taking more care to ensure their homes are kept germ-free due to the spread of coronavirus, disinfectant spray supplies could be left diminished at your local supermarket. But these common household items can be turned into effective cleaning solutions – and may also save you a trip to the shops. LA-based DIY project … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more
With the nation on lock-down amid the coronavirus pandemic, a personal trainer has revealed an effective at-home workout that anybody can follow. Jessie Pavelka, 37, who resides in LA and has over 15 years industry experience as a qualified personal trainer, shared tips for keeping yourself fit without any gym equipment. The personal trainer, who has just … Read more
A flu drug is ‘clearly effective’ in treating coronavirus, medical experts in China have claimed. Favipiravir, the active ingredient in a Japanese anti-flu medicine called Avigan, was trialled on 340 patients with the killer disease in China. Patients who took Favipiravir recovered quicker and showed greater lung improvement compared with patients not given the drug. … Read more
Tummies can be cinched in or, if all else fails, surgically tucked. Breasts can be augmented, either with padding or something more permanent. And there are injections that can smooth wrinkles and plump ageing skin. But one body area has proved to be a tougher nut to crack: the dreaded bingo wing. Many women find … Read more