Omicron sub-variant discussed by infectious disease expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info According to the latest ZOE Health Study estimates, there were 131,080 new symptomatic […]

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon announced in honour of Rugby League legend We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Motor neurone disease is a pernicious and incurable condition; […]

Scientists modelling SARS-CoV-2 variant transmission dynamics in South Africa find common characteristics related to transmissibility and immune evasion, according to their report published today in eLife. Their findings highlight the need for more proactive planning and preparedness for future variants of concern (VOCs), including the development of a universal vaccine that can block SARS-CoV-2 infection as well as prevent severe […]

In firefighting, the worst flames are the ones you don't see coming. Amid the chaos of a burning building, it is difficult to notice the signs of impending flashover -; a deadly fire phenomenon wherein nearly all combustible items in a room ignite suddenly. Flashover is one of the leading causes of firefighter deaths, but new research suggests that artificial […]

She was terrifying. A tall, blonde, vegan who was seven years younger than me — and she never wore a bra. She was my husband’s girlfriend. My husband Per and I were exploring Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM), which is an umbrella term for non-monogamy that includes open communication, mutual care, and consent. The learning process was uncomfortable. We had dabbled in […]

The connection between red meat and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has been well established, but newly reported findings indicate that metabolites in the gut microbiome may explain that relationship more than cholesterol and blood pressure. “Eating more meat, especially red meat and processed meats, is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease, even later in life,” co–lead study author Meng […]

For some elementary and middle schoolers, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the school day starts before the first bell even rings: morning drop off. Rushed drivers. Vehicles in the wrong spot. Children trying to get through the snarl of cars and busses. And many parents in a new national poll agree that school traffic can be hazardous to […]

For some elementary and middle schoolers, one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the school day starts before the first bell even rings: morning drop off. Rushed drivers. Vehicles in the wrong spot. Children trying to get through the snarl of cars and busses. And many parents in a new national poll agree that school traffic can be hazardous to […]

The same wastewater surveillance techniques that have emerged as a critical tool in early detection of covid-19 outbreaks are being adapted for use in monitoring the startling spread of monkeypox across the San Francisco Bay Area and some other U.S. communities. Before the covid pandemic, wastewater sludge was thought to hold promise as an early indicator of community health threats, […]

So… should I exercise a little bit every day, or exercise for longer once a week? It's a dilemma faced by many health-conscious people -; and new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) is answering the question. This latest research indicates a little bit of daily activity could well be the most beneficial approach, at least for muscle strength. And […]