Lockdown creativity: Free time has a positive correlation with creative activities
COVID-19 lockdown creativity, blooming visibly online, demonstrated a positive correlation between free time and creative activities.
How does obesity threaten the US military’s mission readiness?
The obesity epidemic has a grave impact on the US military’s mission readiness, by limiting the number of available recruits and decreasing re-enlistment candidacy.
2.7 million disabled Ukrainians “trapped or abandoned” by war
Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, discusses how governments, businesses and NGO's must not overlook disabled Ukrainians.
NIH begins clinical trial for Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
The clinical trial will test an Epstein-Barr virus vaccine developed by Novavax, one of just two attempts in over a decade.
Research shows vegan diets can improve type 2 diabetes
Research finds that vegan diets can help type 2 diabetes patients to lower blood sugar – with meaningful results in just 12 weeks.
WHO says COVID pandemic caused 14.9 million excess deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say the pandemic led to 14.9 million global excess deaths, caused either by the virus itself or disrupted access to healthcare.
Racial medical guidelines to be removed from US healthcare
A paediatricians’ group in the US have made moves to abandon racial medical guidelines, which create disparities in healthcare.
Study finds 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition
The research found that 2.5% of transgender kids go through detransition, while the majority of young people keep their gender identity after five years.
Toxic chemicals found in most eco-friendly children’s products
Toxic chemicals have been found in many eco-friendly children’s products – including clothing, bedding, and furniture containing PFAS chemicals.
European Health Data Space could change EU health dynamics
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) proposes infrastructural change in how data is used across healthcare in the EU.
Does acute sleep loss affect our social impressions?
Study suggests sleep loss may be having a noticeable impact on how we view and interact with others on a personal level.
COVID brain fog like 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points
Scientists find that persistent cognitive symptoms of the virus, known as COVID brain fog, can be equivalent to 20 years of ageing or losing 10 IQ points.
Ivermectin does not stop risk of COVID hospitalisation
According to a large study, ivermectin does not protect virus patients from the risk of COVID hospitalisation - performing the same as the placebo.
Nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault
A study finds that nine out of ten autistic women are victims of sexual assault, with over 50% of them aged 15 or younger when first attacked.
Accelerating design & manufacture in the eye care sector
Nick Walsh, updates us on the fast-moving developments in the eye care sector, specifically on the design & manufacture of frames for glasses.
Scientists identify longest COVID infection, at 505 days
After a study of immunocompromised patients, UK researchers found the longest COVID infection case to be 505 days.
UK child hepatitis outbreak has “no link” to COVID vaccine
Health authorities find that there is no link between the COVID vaccine and the ongoing child hepatitis outbreak, which continues to spread across the UK.
Firearms are the main cause of death for children in the US
Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, predominantly from homicide – surpassing motor vehicle death rates.
Legalised marijuana decreases prescription drug use
Recreational and medicinal legalised marijuana can reduce demand for prescription drugs, via state Medicaid programmes.
What is the average life expectancy in England?
The Health Foundation says that poor women in England have the lowest life expectancy of almost all OECD countries, at 78.7 years.
