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The hunt for patient zero: Where did the coronavirus outbreak start?

Growing evidence suggests the covid-19 outbreak may not have started at Wuhan’s Huanan Seafood Market in December after all. Finding its origins may help us stop it happening again




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End of one-child policy in China linked to rise in birth anomalies

Following China’s switch to a two-child policy, there has been a slight rise in congenital anomalies, perhaps because parents are older on average at conception




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Some babies who were born prematurely have weaker hearts as adults

People born prematurely may have weaker hearts that recover less well after exercise, potentially explaining their increased risk of heart disease




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7 mental health expert tips on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic

Whether you are at home alone or juggling work and family, those working in mental health share their advice on how to cope with the covid-19 pandemic




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Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help




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Why countries should start weekly covid-19 testing for key workers

Many countries are focusing coronavirus testing on people who have covid-19 symptoms. But regularly testing all essential workers would have more of an impact




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Senior Living: Sunshine is only part of a healthy approach

Decades ago, research in Holland about hours of sunshine in January and old people’s mortality rate found that with lots of sun the rate would drop, and vice versa. So in my 80s I am doubly lucky. Edmonton gets plenty of bright sunshine in January, an average of 101 hours — that’s better than Ottawa’s […]




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Mysterious inflammatory syndrome in children potentially linked to COVID-19 reported in Montreal

As Quebec prepares to reopen schools, doctors are poring over 15-20 cases of children with what seems to be the same illnesses reported in U.S. and Europe





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'Great entertainer' Stokes clearly deserving of world's best honour, says Ford

Graham Ford hailed Ben Stokes as a "great entertainer" after the England all-rounder's recent recognition by Wisden.





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Coronavirus: Vuelta a Espana cancels plans for stages in Portugal

In a further amendment to the plans for Vuelta a Espana 2020, the race will not travel through Portugal.





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Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan want BCCI to allow Indian players to participate in foreign T20 leagues




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‘Liverpool used to fall apart, now they’re made of strong stuff’ – Ince hails Klopp’s title hopefuls

The former Reds midfielder has saluted the efforts of a team that could have regressed again after missing out on the Premier League crown in 2019





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Chennai connection: Chennaiyin FC player Thapa loves Dhoni's "down to earth" attitude

New Delhi, May 9: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's manic following just keeps on increasing with India and Chennaiyin FC midfielder Anirudh Thapa being the latest to join the bandwagon of his awestruck fans. Dhoni is one of the co-owners of Chennaiyin





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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Charts Way for Sports to Return to Normalcy After Covid-19 Lockdown

Kiren Rijiju said coronavirus has changed everything and sports need to be conducted in a new way





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Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju Charts Way for Sports to Return to Normalcy After Covid-19 Lockdown

Kiren Rijiju said coronavirus has changed everything and sports need to be conducted in a new way





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UFC 249: What TV channel is it on and what time does it start in the UK tonight?

UFC returns to action this weekend with an action-packed card of action from Florida.The mixed martial arts organisation comes back after a coronavirus-enforced hiatus on Saturday night in Jacksonville with a 11-fight bill headlined by Tony Ferguson’s clash against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.





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Bundesliga returns - Can Dortmund end their title drought?




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UFC 249: What time does it start in the UK and what TV channel is it on tonight?

UFC returns to action this weekend with an action-packed card of action from Florida.The mixed martial arts organisation comes back after a coronavirus-enforced hiatus on Saturday night in Jacksonville with a 11-fight bill headlined by Tony Ferguson’s clash against Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight title.





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He will take a bit of time - Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Bartlett asks for patience with Akumu

The legendary Bafana Bafana striker has backed the Amakhosi midfielder, who is facing stiff competition in midfield





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U.S. lawmakers urge support for Taiwan at WHO, as U.S. criticizes China

The leaders of U.S. congressional foreign affairs committees wrote to nearly 60 countries on Friday asking them to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization, citing the need for the broadest effort possible to fight the coronavirus pandemic.




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The Best Smart Pens for More Intelligent Note Taking

The best digital pens let you take notes the old fashioned way while saving them to your phone or computer.




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Get Comfortable and Play for Hours and Hours on These Gaming Chairs

From pure, racing-style gaming chairs to rockers and recliners, we've got the bet gaming chairs to fit your seating needs.




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'Europe needs a break': EU plots to restart travel and tourism despite COVID

EU states should guarantee vouchers for travel cancelled during the coronavirus pandemic and start lifting internal border restrictions in a bid to salvage some of the summer tourism season, the bloc's executive will say next week.




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Portugal's low-income households struggle to survive pandemic

One in four Portuguese with a monthly household income of 650 euros ($705) or less have lost all their income because of the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, a study by the National School of Public Health showed on Saturday.




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Tripoli airport shelling hits fuel tanks, passenger plane-ministry

Shelling of Tripoli's Mitiga airport early on Saturday, part of an intensified barrage of artillery fire on the capital in recent days, hit fuel tanks and damaged passenger planes, the Transport Ministry said in a statement.




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Sierra Leone's president accuses main opposition party of inciting violence

Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio has accused the main opposition party of orchestrating a spate of violent incidents, deepening a political standoff that risks undermining the country's efforts to contain a coronavirus outbreak.




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'Bring on Lampard and Morris!' - Chelsea fans react to reports of Gianfranco Zola exit

The Italian is reportedly set to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of his contract..




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Australia to face Germany on Davis Cup hard court

… the opening round of the Davis Cup World Group on hard court … . Kyrgios led Australia to the Davis Cup semi-finals this year, while Zverev ….




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Bethesda donates $1 million to COVID-19 relief efforts

Three cheers for them




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Activision Blizzard and EA report a strong first-quarter

Stay home, keep gaming




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Astronomers Identify New Black Hole, Closest Ever to Earth

Experts theorize there are between 100 million to 1 billion black holes in the Milky Way




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Insect Experts Say People Should Calm Down About the Threat of ‘Murder Hornets’

They say the hornet “hype" reminds them of the “killer bees” scare of the 1970s




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'Weird' exoplanet 800 light-years from Earth has yellow skies and iron rain

Researchers have found the weird exoplanet WASP-79b, nearly 800 light-years from Earth, does not have a blue sky as our planet does. Instead, its skies are yellow.




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Dua Lipa felt 'sad' she wasn't able to celebrate her sister's birthday in person

The 24-year-old singer has posted a glowing tribute to her sister Rina on Instagram, expressing sadness that the coronavirus lockdown has stopped




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*NSYNC enjoy mini online reunion for Lance Bass's birthday

Singer Lance Bass turned 41 on 4 May.




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Sharon Osbourne 'heartbroken' that children followed dad Ozzy into drug addiction

Sharon Osbourne hoped seeing their father''s battle with addiction would put her children off, but she was wrong.




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Adele reveals her incredible weight loss in new birthday picture

The 'Hello' singer turned 32 on Tuesday (05.05.20) and when she took to Instagram to thank fans for their well-wishes on her special day




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Courteney Cox missing Johnny McDaid's 'physical touch' amid lockdown

At present, Friends star Courteney Cox is staying at home in Malibu, California.




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Quincy Jones' $9.4 million legal win against Michael Jackson's estate has been overturned

The 87-year-old record producer - who worked extensively with Michael at the height of his pop career - was originally awarded




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Hayley Williams entered rehab after Chad Gilbert divorce

Openly discussing her mental health has also helped Williams understand why she rushed to the altar with Gilbert.




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Drake scores the Official UK Chart double with Dark Lane Demo Tapes and Toosie Slide

Congratulations to Drake, who scores the Official Chart double this week as his Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape and song Toosie Slide claim Number 1 on the Official Albums and Singles Charts.




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Pregnant Ciara joins virtual baby shower for military mums

Ciara also opened up about the challenges of co-parenting with her husband, National Football League quarterback Russell Wilson, during the COVID-19 lockdown.




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Chris Martin and Mike Shinoda set for mental health awareness festival

Fans can check out the event, which kicks off at 8.30am PT each day, on 320 Festival's Facebook Live and YouTube Live pages.








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Trump campaign releases new mobile app, tooled for virtual volunteering

After teasing it for seven months, President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign finally launched a new phone application to rally supporters on Thursday that has been re-imagined for the virtual political age.




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Hillary Clinton to endorse Biden during women's virtual town hall

Hillary Clinton, the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination, teased an expected endorsement of Joe Biden for president Tuesday in a tweet.