Scientists claim to have found a cure for hangovers in the form of a pill which can be bought for as little as 15p. It contains an chemical called L-cysteine, one of many amino acids already present in the body and also used to extend the shelf-life of bread. Researchers tested the tablet on a … Read more
The Victorian government is considering fresh lockdown measures as the state is swamped by a second wave of coronavirus. Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton today said he would recommend ‘anything necessary’ to stop the spread after 75 new cases were reported on Monday. The last time Victoria recorded that many cases was on 31 March … Read more
Coronavirus R-rate could be ABOVE the dreaded figure of one in England because of the ‘uncertainty’ in the data, leaked documents warn Document shows Public Health England saying it ‘cannot preclude’ an R above 1 Government insists the R is between 0.7 and 0.9 in the UK as a whole But warned last week it … Read more
Personal trainer Michelle Bridges has revealed her top tips for avoiding weight gain over winter and the five pieces of budget equipment to have on hand for working out at home. The 49-year-old former Biggest Loser Australia trainer urges people to take their health seriously as the weather cools down and to maintain a consistent … Read more
Coronavirus has succeeded where world wars and previous epidemics failed: from next week, schools will be closed and public exams have been cancelled. With Covid-19 unlikely to disappear any time soon, suspending GCSEs and A-levels was undoubtedly the right decision. But ministers must not ignore the logistical, educational and emotional quagmire that pupils, parents and … Read more
A daily pill could bring an end to the most dreaded side effects of steroid medication – including the much- hated ‘moon-face’, where the face swells to such an extreme that it becomes unrecognisable. About two million people in the UK take potentially life-saving steroids to treat chronic conditions including inflammatory bowel diseases such as … Read more