How austerity made the UK more vulnerable to COVID
SB Arts Media/Shutterstock The concept of austerity featured prominently in the first round of hearings of the UK’s COVID inquiry,
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Measles: it’s not just London that’s at risk of an outbreak – it’s all of the UK
Since the start of 2023, measles has been reported in a third of countries in the World Health Organization (WHO)
How to train your body for hot weather if you are active or work outdoors
There are several ways to help prevent a perilous rise in core temperature while being physically active in the heat.
Seven techniques to avoid weight regain, approved by experts
Breakfast – especially a high-fibre one – may help prevent weight regain. Red Stock/ Shutterstock Losing weight is challenging. But
Long COVID: brain function still affected for some up to two years after infection – new research
LightField Studios/Shutterstock Difficulties with cognitive functions or skills, such as the ability to recall memories, concentrate on tasks, or find
Where the government draws the line for Medicaid coverage leaves out many older Americans who may need help paying for medical and long-term care bills – new research
Many older people with health insurance coverage through Medicare still can’t afford the care they need. RichLegg/E+ via Getty Images
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Scorching temperatures
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults, and an aging population and climate change are putting ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Scorching temperatures
Extreme heat is particularly hard on older adults – an aging population and climate change put ever more people at risk
Without home cooling, Phoenix’s weeks with temperatures over 110 F in July 2023 became dangerous. Brandon Bell/Getty Images Scorching temperatures
Synthetic human embryos could allow for research beyond the 14-day limit, but this raises ethical questions
Synthetic human embryos mimic the development of “natural human embryos,” those created by fertilization. (Shutterstock) On June 14, 2023, developmental