Oxford United footballers nearly missed their match after an anti-coronavirus gel sprayed over the bus tipped the driver over the drink limit Players at League One side Oxford United had just taken their seats on the bus An alcohol-based aerosol got into the breathalyser and halted the vehicle The players and coaching staff were left … Read more
A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more
Gel manicures dry instantly, are resilient to chips, and last up to a month – weeks longer than a standard paint job. However, those glossy, strong tips may come with risks – such as infections, aging skin, and skin cancer. Studies on gel manicures are scant, largely given that technique varies wildly between salons. But … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more