When new COVID variant BA.2.86 emerged in late July, scientists had concerns about its ability to evade immunity. But early lab tests seem to be easing those fears, as well as concerns over the variant’s ability to spread widely. Also called Pirola, the variant is highly mutated, with more than 30 changes to its spike […]
The diagnosed severity of aortic stenosis strongly correlates with clinical outcomes, new Kaiser Permanente research published in the American Heart Journal shows. But the study also suggests that fine-tuning physician assessment of those patients with moderate aortic stenosis could help improve outcomes and better determine which patients might benefit from surgery. The study found that […]
Malignant melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates from melanocytes or nevi, causing about 80% of skin cancer-related deaths. While some cases have shown significant response to existing molecular targeted therapies, as well as immune checkpoint inhibitors, there are also instances in which these treatments have proven ineffective. Therefore, the development of new […]
The top ways to keep fit for free include carrying shopping bags as a form of weight lifting, cleaning the car for a full-body workout and gardening – with the added benefit of being outside in the fresh air. Doctor Zoe Williams claims you don’t need to spend a fortune to stay active and healthy […]
Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles just posted a heartwarming tribute to her daughter on Instagram, proving that a mother’s love never wanes. The “Break My Soul” singer turned 42 yesterday, and her mom celebrated by sharing a rare candid photo of Beyoncé with her three kids, who she shares with husband Jay-Z. In the photo, which […]
How pharmaceutical titan behind Wegovy raked in £4.5billion due to success of the weight loss jab – as stock of the drug arrives in Britain Danish pharma titan Novo Nordisk’s profits soared in the first half of 2023 After hitting the US market to rave reviews earlier this year, miracle-weight loss jab Wegovy is finally […]
Welcome back to How I Made It, Metro.co.uk’s weekly career journey series. This week we’re chatting with farmer, Michael Nixon, 35, from Milton Keynes. Michael has been farming since the age of 14, but his life changed in 2019, when an accident left him paralysed from the chest down. He explains: ‘I broke my back by cleaning […]
Martin’s pharmacy has opened every day for 50 YEARS… now a funding crisis could put him out of business You would be extremely hard-pressed to find a more dedicated community pharmacist than Martin Bennett. For 50 years, the 76-year-old has worked at the Wicker Pharmacy in Sheffield city centre, which has opened seven days a […]
Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb. The new study links the chemicals to emotional and behavioral development issues in 2-year-old boys who were exposed during the first trimester of pregnancy. “Our findings … underscore […]
After a certain age, approximately 40% of people experience some degree of hearing loss. While age-related hearing loss is most prevalent in adults over the age of 65, it can start occurring far earlier than that, when people are in their 40s or 50s. Despite their widespread use, existing diagnostic techniques might be unable to […]
