Radio host Mel Greig shows off her ‘chins’ in ‘body positive’ video

Radio host Mel Greig recently insisted she would rather be ‘happy and healthy’ than reach her goal weight of 68kg. And on Monday, the 38-year-old proudly showed off her ‘chins’ on Instagram and encouraged others to do the same. ‘I want to give you a daily dose of realness and I want to introduce you to … Read more

Covid test event at World Snooker Championship ‘has NO positive cases’

The return of fans to sporting events is a roaring success with none of the hundreds of fans watching the World Snooker Championship every day testing positive for Covid-19, it was revealed today. The pilot scheme, which has seen 300 people watching the game’s biggest stars in the 900-capacity Crucible Theatre in Sheffield each day, … Read more

Astronauts experience a decline in positive emotions throughout the entire mission, study finds

As a crewed mission to Mars becomes closer to reality, scientists are examining the possible effects of extended space travel on astronauts’ well-being—including on their mental health. A new study attempts to predict that psychological toll by looking at scientists stationed in remote research stations in Antarctica. The isolated researchers reported feeling symptoms of anxiety … Read more

Astronauts experience a decline in positive emotions throughout the entire mission, study finds

As a crewed mission to Mars becomes closer to reality, scientists are examining the possible effects of extended space travel on astronauts’ well-being—including on their mental health. A new study attempts to predict that psychological toll by looking at scientists stationed in remote research stations in Antarctica. The isolated researchers reported feeling symptoms of anxiety … Read more

Covid-19: Britain’s daily coronavirus cases fall by almost 14% in a week with 2,206 positive tests

Britain’s daily Covid cases fell again today as officials recorded just 2,206 positive tests — down 14.8 per cent in a week. Department of Health bosses also posted 35 daily deaths — down 12.5 per cent on last Friday’s figures.  And the most up-to-date hospital admission figures show the number of infected coronavirus patients needing … Read more

Covid-19: Britain’s daily coronavirus cases fall by almost 14% in a week with 2,206 positive tests

Britain’s daily Covid cases fell again today as officials recorded just 2,206 positive tests — down 14.8 per cent in a week. Department of Health bosses also posted 35 daily deaths — down 12.5 per cent on last Friday’s figures.  And the most up-to-date hospital admission figures show the number of infected coronavirus patients needing … Read more

Britain’s daily Covid cases fall by almost 20% in a week with 2,596 positive tests

Britain’s daily Covid cases fell again today as officials recorded just 2,596 positive tests — down 20 per cent in a week. Department of Health bosses also posted 34 daily deaths — down 43 per cent on last Friday’s figures.  Meanwhile another 129,782 first vaccine doses were dished out yesterday, taking the UK’s total number of … Read more

As few as 2 per cent of positive Covid lateral flow test results are accurate, adviser warns

As few as two per cent of positive Covid lateral flow test results taken in low prevalence areas are accurate, an adviser to Matt Hancock has warned. In emails, leaked to the Guardian, senior strategist Ben Dyson is said to have warned health department colleagues about the unreliability of lateral flow test results. Mr Dyson, … Read more

As few as 2 per cent of positive Covid lateral flow test results are accurate, adviser warns

As few as two per cent of positive Covid lateral flow test results taken in low prevalence areas are accurate, an adviser to Matt Hancock has warned. In emails, leaked to the Guardian, senior strategist Ben Dyson is said to have warned health department colleagues about the unreliability of lateral flow test results. Mr Dyson, … Read more

Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet tests POSITIVE for coronavirus, will sit out on the ACM Awards

Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 47-year-old’s diagnosis was confirmed by the country music group during an interview with Audacy on Thursday. ‘Well, Philly’s not feeling good. We might as well break the news, he’s got the COVID,’ group member Jimi Westbrook revealed. Positive: Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet has tested positive … Read more