Does menopause cause forgetfullness and lack of concentration?
A new study suggests that menopause can cause a decline in memory and may persist into the postmenopause period.
Ovarian cancer cells adjust to their environment to boost tumour growth
A new study revealing how ovarian cancer cells adapt to their environment to aid tumour growth brings researchers closer to developing targeted treatments.
Workforce changes that are here to stay in 2021
Derek Jones, VP Enterprise Strategy, Americas, at Deputy, explores some of the workforce changes that we can still expect to see throughout 2021 due to COVID-19.
UK Government taken to court over abortion services in Northern Ireland
A Northern Irish human rights group are taking the UK Government to court, for failing to enforce abortion services in Northern Ireland after the pandemic - one year after abortion was legalised.
Why energy is at the heart of the EU’s decarbonisation efforts
Kadri Simson, EU Energy Commissioner, discusses why the EU has placed energy and the heart of its decarbonisation efforts.
Exercise during the first trimester may reduce gestational diabetes risk
According to a new study, pregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes.
Indonesia gives emergency approval to Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine
The country has become the first in the world to approve the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine, outside of China itself.
EU finalises talks with Valneva to secure a new vaccine
Today, the European Commission concluded talks with Valneva to secure a new potential vaccine against COVID-19.
Arecibo observatory finds potential evidence of neuron star collision
In Puerto Rico, the Arecibo observatory has found potential "first hints" of low-frequency gravitational waves - which signal the movement of massive entities, like black holes or neuron stars.
Food insufficiency linked to depression and anxiety during pandemic
25% rise in food insufficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased mental health issues, according to a new study.
New tool identifies COVID-19 patients risk of deterioration
A new risk-stratification tool has been developed by researchers from the UK Coronavirus Clinical Characterisation Consortium and can accurately predict the likelihood of deterioration in hospitalised COVID-19 patients.
Over 2.2 million people receive first round of the COVID-19 vaccine
In the UK, over 2.2 million people have received the first round of the COVID-19 vaccine between 8th and 10th December, according to the latest figures.
Community initiative delivers 14,000 COVID-19 tests to Latinx workers
Unidos En Salud organisers have now provided COVID-19 testing to 14,000 people, targeting Latinx workers - one of the most hard-hit communities in San Francisco.
Rural living can help the UK’s food security problem
In this article, Flogas, explores how living rurally can help the UK’s food security problem.
5,500 public sector organisations will gain access to local data
Over 5,500 public sector organisations now have access to Ordnance Survey information, as part of the Geospatial Commission’s Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.
Government plans to vaccinate tens of millions of people by spring
The government has published its UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan which aims vaccinate tens of millions of people against COVID-19 by spring.
Is it time to bolster your cybersecurity with managed data and response?
Tim Bandos, CISO at Digital Guardian, explores what managed data and response (MDR) entails and what the benefits are that it offers.
European Commission gives 24 grants to COVID-19 plasma projects
The projects will happen in 14 Member States and the United Kingdom, with 36 million in funding to get COVID-19 plasma to patients - boosting their immune response to the virus.
Veganism and women’s healthcare: Contraceptive options for vegans
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the contraceptive options available for vegans and the benefits and risks it can have on women's health.
76% of COVID-19 patients still have one symptom, after six months
While long COVID is slowly becoming more understood, ordinary COVID-19 patients are experiencing lasting effects - scientists discovered that 76% of people have atleast one recurring symptom, six months after the original illness.
