LONDON — There are certain phrases that Wachuka Gichohi finds difficult to hear after enduring four years of living with long COVID, marked by debilitating fatigue, pain, panic attacks and other symptoms so severe she feared she would die overnight. Among them are normally innocuous statements such as, “Feel better soon” or “Wishing you a … Read more
 "Did COVID accelerate brain ageing among teens? – Firstpost")
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is now over, its impacts on teens are still seen today. According to University of Washington researchers, the coronavirus lockdowns — including school closures, postponed sports, and stay-at-home drills — accelerated adolescent brain ageing by as much as four years. A new study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, … Read more
Before he was reelected, Donald Trump said he wouldn’t rule out banning vaccines, and that Robert Kennedy, Jr. would have a big role in his administration. The day after Trump’s election, RFK Jr. said, “I’m not going to take away anybody’s vaccines,” in an NBC interview. Before he was reelected, Donald Trump said he wouldn’t … Read more
When Andi Stein set sail on her first Disney Cruise trip to the Bahamas for research more than a decade ago, she was on the fence about the idea. Unsure what it would be like voyaging with so many youngsters, she booked a short four-day journey. By the time she came back Stein, a professor … Read more
Two scoops of pistachio, one of corruption. For years, holidaymakers have enjoyed Sicilian gelato at famous parlours in Palermo, Italy, unaware that the booming businesses were controlled by organised crime. The fraud was a textbook case for detectives trained to sniff out dirty money, but even with three mobster classics – a suspicious bankruptcy, a … Read more
A connection has been uncovered between COVID-19 and Type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers, according to researchers. A connection has been uncovered between COVID-19 and Type 2 diabetes in children and teenagers, according to researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open … Read more
While none of the free COVID-19 tests being shipped by the U.S. Postal Service this year will have already expired, officials acknowledge many now arriving in mailboxes will likely see their shelf life run out in a few months. ▶ Watch Video: Officials monitoring new COVID-19 variant While none of the free COVID-19 tests being … Read more
There is a saying among chefs: if you can make it in Hong Kong, you can make it anywhere. Hong Kong has one of the highest densities of restaurants per capita in the world. And according to the 2019 Time Out Index, 92 per cent of people had dined out in the week leading to … Read more
A surge in COVID-19 cases could be less severe this winter due to a spike in cases over the summer that boosted immunity for those who were infected. As the colder months approach, there is cautious optimism that an expected surge in COVID-19 cases could be less severe due to a significant spike in cases … Read more
But Luxon’s edict neglects a broader transformation in work culture. Work from home (WFH) arrangements have grown considerably over the past decade, propelled by an increase in dual-income households and rapid technological advancements. The COVID pandemic acted as a catalyst for further change, proving that many jobs could successfully be performed remotely. Our upcoming article … Read more
