Which emergency foods should you stock up on?
The BBC’s Annabel Rackham shares some dos and don’ts, following government advice in case of food supply chain disruption.
Category: Health
Young people aren’t snowflakes – mental distress is rising, says head of official review
Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Prof Peter Fonagy says being young is much harder now than it was.
Y chromosome loss creates hidden cancer vulnerability in men
A study initiated by a University of Arizona Cancer Center physician-scientist Dr. Dan Theodorescu revealed that the loss of the Y chromosome in men’s body
SARS-CoV-2 protein ORF8 drives macrophage infection and lung inflammation
In the sickest COVID-19 patients, the SARS-CoV-2 virus doesn’t just cause severe damage by directly infecting airway cells.
Adenine base editing slows neurodegeneration in hereditary motor neuron disease
A team of researchers led by Professor Haruhisa Inoue (Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University) and Professor Yuishin Izumi (Tokushima University) demonstrated
Consultants and specialist doctors take strike action over pay
Full emergency cover remained in place and patients were told to attend all scheduled appointments unless advised otherwise.
CGM study finds sexual activity to be safe for people with type 1 diabetes
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28 –
Type 1 diabetes runners can safely complete marathons with careful glucose management
New research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy (Sept 28th –
Study reveals how red blood cells adapt to low oxygen
They account for nearly 83% of all cells in the human body, yet red blood cells are often portrayed as little more than bags of
Argentine scientists achieve key breakthrough in treating diabetes
Argentine scientists have identified a mechanism that allows pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin, to become resistant to damage.
Smart beds and motion sensors – is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
‘People forget we exist’: Why older LGBTQ+ people fear losing identity
A report suggests older LGBTQ+ people experience more social isolation than their heterosexual peers.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.