Experts say a coronavirus vaccine may be less effective in obese adults

It’s already well-known that being overweight is a major risk factor for contracting the novel coronavirus. But some health experts fear that when a vaccine finally becomes available, it may not protect obese Americans as well as the general population..  Previous studies have found that inoculations for influenza and hepatitis B have been less effective in … Read more

Fears for holidays as travel experts warn France ‘is highly likely’ to be added to quarantine list

Thousands of holidays could be at risk as France is ‘highly likely’ to be added to the 14-day quarantine list following a dramatic rise in coronavirus infections, according to travel experts. Tourists returning to the UK could soon be facing a 14 days in self-isolation amid speculation that France will be added to the Foreign … Read more

Erectile dysfunction drug aviptadil may also beat Covid-19, experts believe 

A drug used for erectile dysfunction has the potential to treat critically ill Covid-19 patients, scientists say.  Aviptadil has been fast-tracked into clinical trials in the US after promising results. It’s branded as Invicorp in the UK but is not yet marketed in the states. Almost 300 patients with moderate and severe bouts of coronavirus … Read more

Brain-computer interfaces like Elon Musk’s Neuralink could be hacked, experts warn 

Brain-computer interfaces like Elon Musk’s Neuralink could be hacked, letting thieves steal thoughts and memories, experts warn Companies are in the works of creating brain-computer interfaces  Researchers warn the systems could be vulnerable to hackers Cybercriminals could intercept data containing thoughts and memories They could also erase skills and implant their own information instead  By Stacy … Read more

Northern towns hit by new lockdown never got first wave of coronavirus under control, experts warn

Northern towns hit by new mini-lockdown never got first wave of coronavirus under control, experts warn amid fears of a ‘dangerous’ second spike Infection rate in affected northern towns and cities has struggled to dip below 3 Data shows the average number of cases was higher than national average for the affected lockdown zone which … Read more

Archaeologist claims 3,000-year-old clay heads depict God’s face- but other experts reject the claim

A handful of 3000-year-old ‘male’ clay heads unearthed in Israel may reveal the earliest depiction of God’s face. The figurines were excavated along side small horse statues and represent a bearded man with a flat-topped head, protruding features, ear holes for jewelry and topped with a crown.  The controversial claim comes from professor Yosef Garfinkel, … Read more

Fury over Boris Johnson’s plan to pause shielding as experts say it’s not safe to return to work

Boris Johnson‘s sparked fury today by announcing shielding restrictions will still be lifted for thousands of vulnerable people tomorrow – despite slamming on the brakes and delaying the reopening of the economy because of a spike in cases.  The Prime Minister said leisure and entertainment venues and beauty salons won’t be allowed to open tomorrow … Read more

British firms paid out more than £200m in ransoms to cyber criminals last year, experts reveal 

British businesses were forced to pay out more than £200 million in ransoms to cybercriminal gangs last year, it has been revealed. High profile companies including smartwatch maker Garmin, foreign exchange giant Travelex and the National Trust have been targeted with malicious software by hackers, many from Russia or Eastern European countries. They have then … Read more

Britain’s coronavirus cases rise 14% in a week as experts urge ministers not to panic

Britain’s coronavirus cases rise have risen 14 per cent in a week — but experts have urged ministers not to panic and say the UK needs to ‘learn to live’ with the disease.   Department of Health chiefs reported an additional 763 cases, taking the total to 300,692. It’s the seventeenth day in a row the seven-day-average … Read more

Experts urge ministers not to overreact to rising coronavirus cases

Ministers don’t need to panic yet about rising coronavirus cases in Britain, a leading expert insisted today after it was revealed that Boris Johnson fears a second wave could start within a fortnight. A senior government source told the Mail the Prime Minister was ‘extremely concerned’ by outbreaks ‘bubbling up’, both at home and across … Read more