England’s deputy Chief Medical Officer has raised hopes of a coronavirus cure, saying that recovered patients appear to have Covid-specific antibodies for months. Dr Jenny Harries said a ‘very large percentage of patients who have otherwise been pretty well do actually have a pretty good response’. The senior Government medical adviser also said there were ‘some … Read more
Marks on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s wrist suggests he could have had heart surgery, say medical experts. The despot made his first alleged public appearance for 20 days yesterday when he cut the ribbon at the opening of a fertiliser factory in Sunchon, according to state media. Medical experts have assessed video footage of … Read more
Experts cannot find a single child under 10 who has passed on coronavirus to an adult despite huge trawl of data raising hopes they pose no risk Studies suggest children ‘don’t play significant role’ in passing on coronavirus Evidence ‘demonstrates reduced infection and infectivity in transmission chain’ Experts failed to uncover any cases of children … Read more
Private schools could reopen before state ones because they have more space for social distancing, experts say State principal in Bedford says it will be ‘nigh on impossible,’ to keep pupils apart Former public school head says paid-for schools will be better placed Dr Martin Stephen says sport and arts could stop to accommodate other … Read more
For millions of people around the world dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, sleep is bringing no relief. The horrors of COVID-19, and the frightening ways it has upended daily life, is infecting dreams and exposing feelings of fear, isolation and grief, according to a range of psychologists. The experts say humanity has rarely experienced ‘collective … Read more
India‘s low death rate from coronavirus is puzzling experts, who say the country’s young population is an advantage but warn the figures are likely to be incomplete. Fears of an appalling death toll in a country of 1.3billion have not yet been realised, with only 934 deaths from 29,435 cases so far. India imposed a … Read more
Is there a cure in sight for OCD? Experts discover protein that causes anxiety in humans could be neutralised to provide new treatment for obsessive behaviour Researchers find OCD patients have six times more of ‘iMood’ anxiety protein Scientists say the discovery could ‘radically change the lives’ of OCD sufferers Experts at two London universities may … Read more
Climate change could slow down hurricanes by two miles per hour, resulting in areas being hit longer with strong winds and heavy rains, experts warn Experts used climate models and data from recent storms to study hurricanes The team found that climate change will slow down hurricanes in the future Strong currents will blow through … Read more
A second wave of coronavirus this winter could be even more devastating than the current outbreak, scientists have warned. If a surge in COVID-19 cases coincided with the start of the flu season it could pile even more pressure on the NHS, experts say. Dr Joe Grove, a virologist at University College London, said with … Read more
While a fine wine gets better with the age, sadly that’s not the case if you’ve already drunk half the bottle. Once you’ve opened your favourite tipple, experts recommending polishing it off within 24 hours to avoid compromising taste. This is because after you’ve consumed half or more, phenols within the wine which affect its flavour … Read more