Limp handshake? You may be at risk of a potentially fatal liver disease

Could GPs soon be detecting hidden liver disease, simply by shaking a patient’s hand? While social distancing means it’s currently barred, it is a real prospect raised by new research that shows a limp handshake or a weak grip is an early warning sign of a potentially fatal condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). … Read more

‘Potentially fatal’ heat and humidity are occurring around the world due to global warming

The world is now regularly getting so hot and humid during heatwaves that some locations surpass the ‘theoretical human survivability limit’.  Doomsday predictions made by scientists expected this to happen due to global warming, but not for several decades.  But a study found parts of the world have already become so hot and humid during heatwaves that … Read more

Twitter tests warning message in iOS that asks users to re-think potentially ‘harmful’ replies

Twitter begins testing warning message in iOS that beckons users to think twice before posting potentially ‘harmful’ replies A moderation feature on Twitter beckons users to think twice before replying  It serves a message to users who may be about to post a ‘harmful’ reply The features is currently being tested on iOS  By James … Read more

Boeing 787s to be turned off and on every 51 days to prevent ‘potentially catastrophic failure’

Boeing’s 787 airliners will soon have to be turned off and on again at least every 51 days to prevent ‘several potentially catastrophic failure scenarios’.  A directive from the US government will force the planes to be shut down regularly to avoid glitches in the on-board computer systems. If left for too long without being … Read more

Doctor behind Minnesota clinical trial for malaria drug that could potentially prevent coronavirus

Doctor behind Minnesota clinical trial for malaria drug that could potentially prevent coronavirus spread makes TV appeal to get 1,500 who have been exposed to COVID-19 to sign up Dr. David Boulware told Good Morning America that he had 150 out of the 1,500 people he needs for the trial  He wants people who do … Read more

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Coronavirus raises the potentially explosive problem of dodgy corporate debt

RUTH SUNDERLAND: Coronavirus raises the potentially explosive problem of dodgy corporate debt By Ruth Sunderland for the Daily Mail Published: 22:00 GMT, 15 March 2020 | Updated: 22:00 GMT, 15 March 2020 Charting the right economic course through the coronavirus is almost as difficult as calibrating the right medical response. The two, of course, are … Read more