Hybrid Working: The Rise of the After-Hours Email: The past two years have seen a major shift in how and where employees work, and what they value when it comes to employment. In fact, in the aftermath of the pandemic, many workers have begun to place more value on their work/life balance and what’s important to […]
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Analyses of the relation between people’s mobility and SARS-CoV-2 spread revealed three groups of countries: A new study analysing the link between people’s reduced movement and the spread of coronavirus in 2020 shows that in some countries, the virus spread more rapidly when people stayed at home. In addition, restricting people’s mobility to some extent […]
Potential for Mugwort allergy vaccine: Researchers have discovered key mechanisms of allergy to pollen from the common weed mugwort, thereby also laying the foundation for the development of the world’s first vaccine. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) poses a serious problem for allergic individuals in our latitudes from July through to September. Currently, the symptoms, which often […]
The UK is leading the way in medical cannabis research: Doctors present latest findings: Since 2018 doctors in the UK have been prescribing medical cannabis for several conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Whilst an increasing number of patients are now receiving therapy, a critical barrier to access is a lack […]
Lack of innovation set to undermine antibiotic performance and health gains: Development of new antibacterial treatments is inadequate to address the mounting threat of antibiotic resistance, according to the annual pipeline report by the World Health Organization. The 2021 report describes the antibacterial clinical and preclinical pipeline as stagnant and far from meeting global needs. […]
Glastonbury Festival: Expert issues warning about the dangers of mixing drugs: last year it was reported that the river that runs through Glastonbury Festival was contaminated with illicit drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy. And so, as the popular music festival starts this week, experts at Private Rehab Clinic Delamere have warned of the long and short term […]
New blood biomarker identified for status of fatty liver disease: A MedUni Vienna study team has identified the role of a specific subtype of macrophages (white blood cells) in progressive non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. As part of the immune system, these cells have a protective function against fibrosis and liver cirrhosis. At the same time, […]
Festival season is well and truly upon us – and the latest data shows over 5 million Brits attend a festival every year! But is it possible to actually get a good night’s sleep at a festival? 💤 The expert team at Sleepseeker have put together some handy tips and tricks for you to sleep […]
Webinar on community rheumatology: Spotlight on community rheumatology: experts debate the urgent need for reform in the UK. Under pressure rheumatology departments, a shortage of staff and the role community services can play in leading initial assessments and early treatment, will all be debated in the eagerly-anticipated ‘Community rheumatology services – now essential for 2022/23’ Connect Health […]
What are the health benefits of hot tubs? There is nothing better than relaxing in a hot tub after a long, stressful day at work. Whilst adding a hot tub to your home can add a touch of luxury, they also have a whole range of health benefits. There aren’t many people that need the […]