Vaccines will allow us to control coronavirus without the need for future lockdowns, the experts behind a major new British study declared last night. In the biggest examination of ‘real-world’ UK vaccination data so far, scientists found both the Pfizer and Oxford jabs slashed infections – and reduced transmission of the virus. Analysis of more … Read more
Last month, we heard of several incidents of Android apps crashing. A WebView update uninstall was said to be a quick fix. This time, we are learning that Google is implementing WebView ‘Safe Mode. This is in response to that Android app crash event. The tech giant is set to introduce further improvements to WebView … Read more
Simple household chores could help prevent dementia by boosting our brain size, a new study claims. Canadian scientists found older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size – a strong predictor of cognitive health. These chores – including cleaning, tidying, cooking, heavy housework and gardening – could all give the … Read more
Tory backlash over watered down curbs on hostile foreign takeovers: Backtracking is risk to security, warn MPs By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 12 April 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 12 April 2021 Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng faces a furious backlash from his own party after he moved to water down … Read more
People with gum disease may be at increased risk of dementia, according to a new study. Scientists took samples of cerebrospinal fluid — which surrounds the brain and spinal cord — and performed bacterial swabs on the gums of volunteers. It revealed people with poor oral health also have higher amyloid beta levels, a dangerous … Read more
Biden administration officials are refusing to boost the vaccine supply sent to Michigan, which is now in a vicious fourth wave of coronavirus infections and deaths. Doubling the number of doses sent to the Great Lakes state weekly could prevent up to 1,200 COVID-19 deaths, one University of California, Berkeley model suggests. But when asked … Read more
A new financial services company has launched a debit card that allows families, friends and carers to manage an elderly person’s financial affairs through a virtual or physical debit card. The co-founder of GuardianCard, Nick Thompson, says the business and card were created to prevent the elderly being subjected to theft and other types of … Read more
One of those involved in the rimegepant trials, Darlene LeBlanc, 63, describes how the drug was the first treatment she’d tried in over 40 years that worked well for her debilitating symptoms For almost three decades, Jennifer Farrington’s life had been dominated by migraines so bad that the GP had to go on sick leave … Read more
New details have emerged in the ongoing Tiger Woods crash investigation revealing the golfer may have done ‘nothing to prevent’ the collision after he lost control of his car while speeding. Woods, 45, was driving an SUV loaned to him by his PGA tournament, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, on the morning of February 23 … Read more
New details have emerged in the ongoing Tiger Woods crash investigation revealing the golfer may have done ‘nothing to prevent’ the collision after he lost control of his car while speeding. Woods, 45, was driving an SUV loaned to him by his PGA tournament, the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, on the morning of February 23 … Read more