Italy sees 3,786 new coronavirus infections – nearly 50% higher than previous day’s increase and the largest rise for four days Deaths in Italy increased by 525 today, but this was down from 578 day before The number of infections increased to 3,786, from 2,667 the previous day The new infections will concern the government … Read more
People with diabetes have a higher risk of dying if they catch coronavirus – this is due to an overproduction of immune cells in the lungs, a new study finds. Experts from Wuhan University found people with high blood glucose levels have a much greater chance of catching more severe strains of the deadly virus. … Read more
Rural America is seeing higher death rates from the novel coronavirus than its urban counterparts because of an aging population, a new report suggests. The research examined the impact of age on the potential death rate in each US county. A demographer found that more than half of the country’s rural counties would have significantly … Read more
The true scale of deaths left in the wake of Britain’s devastating coronavirus crisis was today laid bare in statistics showing there are thousands of hidden victims. Data from the Office for National Statistics shows that the true number of people who have died of COVID-19 is around 15 per cent higher than official figures … Read more
Oil price higher amid scepticism over production deal between Opec and Russia By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 13 April 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 13 April 2020 The oil price rose just 0.46 per cent yesterday after Opec and Russia agreed the largest-ever production cuts. Supply has been slashed by … Read more
Baby girls who are born by C-section could be at higher risk of becoming obese and developing type 2 diabetes, study claims Researchers examined data on 33,000 US women aged between 24 and 44 Of those involved in the study three per cent were born by caesarean section Out of those born by c-section 11 per cent … Read more
Games Workshop shares march higher after the Warhammer creator hands out £5m in staff bonuses (again) and sales surpass £250m Games Workshop shares jumped 5% on Friday after the firm updated the market It said it has handed out more than £5million in staff bonuses this year The firm said it expects its full-year sales … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Women could be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer if they do not eat enough fibre, research suggests Study by Harvard University finds fibre crucial nutrient in fighting breast cancer Women with high fibre 8% less likely to get breast cancer than those with lowest Fibre protects by controlling the blood … Read more
The loyalty penalty is costing motorists £1.2billion a year in higher premiums, with costs rising 22 per cent in just six months, new data shows. Some 4.7million drivers have insurance policies that automatically renewed, with many now asking legal steps to be taken to stop the practice, according to Go Compare Car Insurance. Motorists have … Read more