Coronavirus: Does smoking put you at greater or less risk?

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

Ministers will ‘dial in’ to Cabinet meeting tomorrow to minimise coronavirus risk

Ministers will ‘dial in’ to Cabinet meeting tomorrow to minimise coronavirus risk – as No10 confirms Dominic Raab would fill in if the PM goes down with disease By James Tapsfield, Political Editor For Mailonline Published: 17:13 GMT, 23 March 2020 | Updated: 17:13 GMT, 23 March 2020 Ministers will ‘dial in’ to tomorrow’s Cabinet … Read more

Being obese raises coronavirus risk: Medics warn patients with high BMI more likely to die

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

Being obese raises coronavirus risk: Medics warn patients with high BMI more likely to die

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

Cath Kidston warns of collapse putting 800 jobs at risk

Fashion and homeware chain Cath Kidston warns of collapse putting 800 jobs at risk By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 22 March 2020 | Updated: 22:24 GMT, 22 March 2020 Cath Kidston is looking for a buyer to save the business and up to 800 jobs just days after Laura Ashley … Read more

Mothers who eat diets full of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids raise risk of ADHD symptoms in kids

A mother’s diet during pregnancy could influence her child’s risk of developing symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a new study suggests. While women are often encouraged to eat foods rich in omega-6 fatty acids – like nuts and soybeans – the study found that increased the risk of their children being inattentive and impulsive … Read more

Jobs at risk as firms beg ministers to defer tax bills

Jobs at risk as firms beg ministers to defer tax bills before they are forced to lay off thousands of skilled workers By James Salmon for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 19 March 2020 | Updated: 22:13 GMT, 19 March 2020 Britain’s manufacturers have pleaded with ministers to defer their tax bills immediately before … Read more

Top Chinese doctor says coronavirus patients with hypertension at risk of ‘dangerous complications’

A top Chinese intensive care unit doctor says patients with hypertension are at a higher risk of dying from coronavirus.   Researchers have found that about six percent of patients – most aged 60 or older – with high blood pressure die from the new virus compared to healthy people.  There are currently about 80 million people in … Read more

Coronavirus: How dangerous is it, when are symptoms likely to appear, who is most at risk of death?

HOW DANGEROUS IS CORONAVIRUS? About 14 per cent of people who contract the Covid-19 coronavirus are taken to hospital – with severe symptoms including breathing problems and pneumonia. About 5 per cent need intensive care.  But the majority who get the virus suffer nothing more than a cough and may never know they are infected. … Read more

How to use digital twins to reduce risk

Simulations and basic game mechanics can decrease risks associated with major strategic decisions—plus, you can use the data and tools you already have. Image: anyaberkut, Getty Images/iStockphoto I’ve been following news of Microsoft releasing a new version of its Flight Simulator more than my usual tepid interest in computer games. It’s been a good decade … Read more