Elderly coronavirus patients could be denied critical care under a new NHS ‘scoring system’ designed to free up ICU beds for those most likely to recover. Over-65s with the deadly virus will be ranked out of 10 based on their age, frailty and whether they have any underlying conditions. Those with a combined score of … Read more
Coronavirus harms the brain and nervous system of HALF of severely ill patients — causing symptoms such as stumbling, slurred speech and seizures, study finds By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 16:04 BST, 10 April 2020 | Updated: 16:13 BST, 10 April 2020 Coronavirus harms the brain and nervous system of half of severely ill … Read more
Daily cup of green tea could be the answer to allergies by suppressing immune system responses, scientists discover 40 per cent of green tea made up of bacteria Flavonifractor plautii – FP for short Researchers discovered FP lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weight Study was carried out by academics at the Shinshu University … Read more
As yet there’s no magic bullet that offers protection against coronavirus. And even though vitamin C supplements are selling in huge quantities, hard evidence on its effectiveness in preventing even colds is still lacking. JO WATERS reports on the ways that you can keep your immune system in good shape. Eating a varied and colourful … Read more
Eating an overly salty diet weakens your immune system and makes it harder for your body to fight off bacterial infections, a study discovers. Researchers from the University Hospital of Bonn fed mice a high-salt diet and found they suffered more severe bacterial infections as a result They then fed human volunteers an extra six … Read more
US Federal Reserve to pump trillions of dollars into the financial system to fight coronavirus slowdown By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 23:15 GMT, 12 March 2020 | Updated: 00:28 GMT, 13 March 2020 The US Federal Reserve has announced it will pump trillions of dollars into the financial system The US Federal … Read more
The coronavirus code: Street sets up simple alert system to keep everyone safe during lockdown – with green card in window meaning ‘all is well’ while red card indicates resident needs help Residents on street in North Yorkshire have created coronavirus-alert system The vulnerable will be able to tell others if they need help using coloured … Read more
The Government must cover the wages of workers’ threatened with the loss of their livelihoods due to the coronavirus, furious MPs demanded today. Treasury minister John Glen was blasted by both Labour and Tory backbenchers as he tried to explain help for those facing unemployment as the economy goes into meltdown in the face of … Read more
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
Calling all Silicon Valley tycoons – this could be the superyacht for you. Because it’s brimming with tech. The concept, called Stormbreaker, is aimed at ‘tech-focused explorers’ and comes with a 360-degree imaging system as well as state-of-the-art communications. And the ‘razor-sharp’ design also features stunning interiors including a jaw-dropping glass atrium at the heart … Read more