Gas-spraying attacker leaves nine Selfridges shoppers needing treatment

Gas-spraying attacker leaves nine Selfridges shoppers needing treatment when he sprays CS-style aerosol at victim on shop floor Shoppers treated at the scene for effects of unknown substance released today  Man, in his 20s, was detained by security and arrested on suspicion of affray Metropolitan Police said gas caused similar effects to riot control agent … Read more

Being obese may DOUBLE the risk of needing hospital treatment for the life-threatening coronavirus

Being obese may double the risk of needing hospital treatment for the coronavirus, according to a major study. British scientists trawled through data for more than 428,000 people who were part of the UK Biobank. Some 340 of those tested positive for COVID-19 in hospital – one of the only places to access a test … Read more

Arthritis drug may prevent severely ill coronavirus patients from needing life support

Severely ill coronavirus patients were less likely to die and less likely to need life support after just two doses of arthritis drug, new study finds Half of 129 severely ill coronavirus patients received two injections of tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis Those given the shots were less likely to be put on … Read more

Makeup artist creates $15 false eyelashes that can last for MONTHS without needing to be replaced

Makeup artist, 20, creates $15 false eyelashes that can last for MONTHS without needing to be replaced – and she made $100,000 in 14 days after her website launched Olivia Epifano was 18 when she first came up with The Lavish Lash Lounge idea She wanted to buy good quality, mink-free lashes that last more … Read more

Doctor claims a combination of drugs could prevent coronavirus patients from needing ventilators

A physician says a combination of drugs could prevent coronavirus patients from needing ventilators. Dr Steven Quay is hoping to get a clinical trial started to see the effect of two medications, previously approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for other conditions, to treat COVID-19 – the disease caused by the virus. … Read more