UK's scientific advice on coronavirus is a cause for concern
The UK government has published details of the scientific advice behind its strategies to tackle the covid-19 outbreak, but outside experts say it is missing key points and hasn't been implemented properly
Eating too much salt seems to impair body's ability to fight bacteria
High salt intake seems to impair the immune cells in humans that fight bacteria because of a side effect of the hormones that help get rid of salt
How to fight infection by turning back your immune system's clock
Your immune system ages too, weakening as you get older and making you more susceptible to infections. Fortunately, we are discovering plenty of things you can do to turn back the clock and stay healthy
Which covid-19 patients will get a ventilator if there's a shortage?
If there's a ventilator shortage, doctors and ethicists say priority should be given to people with the best chance of recovery and most years likely left to live
How DeepMind's artificial intelligence is reinventing the eye exam
Join Pearse Keane to find out why the NHS is collaborating with AI company DeepMind and how deep learning could transform ophthalmology
Diets do help you lose weight - but the benefits usually don't last
Atkins, Paleo or Zone – whichever diet you follow, you’ll probably only lose a bit of weight, and improvements to your cholesterol may disappear within a year
Why we still don't know what the death rate is for covid-19
Despite data pouring in from many countries, estimates of how many of those infected with covid-19 die still vary widely
Coronavirus will play out very differently in world's poorest nations
Cases of covid-19 have been slow to appear in developing economies, but now they are ramping up. Slums and refugee camps could be particularly vulnerable
How realistic is Contagion? The movie doesn't skimp on science
Contagion was a film released in 2011 about a fictional pandemic of a virus called MEV-1 which kills between 25 and 30 per cent of those it infected. Here is our review of the film originally published in September 2011, now that it's on Netflix
It's time to give the pedometer a break and embrace lifting weights
The incredible benefits of strength training are only just becoming apparent. That's good timing, when working out indoors is beneficial to everyone's health
My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury
Our brains influence all aspects of our lives, including our sexual desires. This means brain injuries can have some surprising effects, says Amee Baird
Research volunteers won't be told of their coronavirus genetic risk
Half a million people taking part in the UK Biobank, which gathers genetic information for researchers to study, won't be told if they turn out to be genetically vulnerable to the coronavirus
Names of UK's coronavirus science advisers to be revealed
The membership of the UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has so far been kept secret, but a list of names will soon be published, the UK's chief scientific adviser has said
UK government won't say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has hired
The UK government has refused to say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has employed, with less than three weeks to go until its target of recruiting 18,000 of them by mid-May
Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells
A study of brain cells in a dish adds to growing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by herpes viruses, but antiviral treatment may help stop it
64 laser pointer attacks on aircraft recorded in Sask. since 2013
Laser pointer attacks on aircraft have become increasingly rare over the years in Saskatchewan, as figures from Transport Canada show.
'The need to do more': Province unveils Saskatchewan suicide prevention plan
Pillars For Life: The Saskatchewan Suicide Prevention Plan, released Friday, "will guide activities specific to suicide prevention based on Saskatchewan’s context," Rural and Remote Health Minister Warren Kaeding said in a statement.
Celebrating Mother's Day during COVID-19 pandemic
On a Mother's Day unlike previous ones, here are a few ideas to help you celebrate, whether your mom is near, far, or socially isolating.
SHA considering First Nations, Métis data-sharing for COVID-19 cases
"If we don't have all the information in front of us to help us make decisions, then how do we flatten the curve and stop the spread?"
'Honour their legacy': Sask. premier, lieutenant-governor mark 75th anniversary of VE Day
Canadian forces were involved in "six long years of fighting," Lt-Gov. Russ Mirasty said, urging people to take a moment to "remember them and to honour their legacy of peace."
Chennai connection: Chennaiyin FC player Thapa loves Dhoni's "down to earth" attitude
Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way: Sania Mirza Posts Adorable Photo with Son Izhaan
U.S. Senate upholds Trump veto of 'insulting' Iran war powers resolution
The U.S. Senate failed on Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of a resolution that would have reined in his ability to wage war against Iran by requiring him to obtain congressional authorization for military action.
In video interview, Biden's accuser says he should drop out of White House race
The woman who alleges presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993 said in a video interview on Thursday that he should withdraw from the White House race.
Exclusive: Biden allies told to attack Trump's stimulus as 'cronyism'
Allies of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are being told to sharpen attacks on President Donald Trump's stimulus efforts as thinly veiled "cronyism," according to a memo being sent to Democratic officeholders and supporters on Friday.
White House won't consider another stimulus bill in May -Kudlow
The White House has halted talks with Congress over any further coronavirus stimulus package as it waits for more information about how U.S. state reopenings affect the economy, White House top economic adviser Larry Kudlow told reporters on Friday.
The Simpsons Predicted COVID-19 and Murder Hornets in 1993
The Simpsons has done it again, this time predicting the COVID-19 pandemic and murder hornets. Here are some other instances of The Simpsons predicting the future.
Square Enix Eidos Anthology: Get 54 Games for $39, for Charity
54 games, including titles from Tomb Raider, Just Cause, and Deus Ex, are in this charity bundle.
Russo on Hercules Remake: 'We’re Going to Give You a Different Story'
Fans shouldn't expect Disney's planned live-action remake of its animated hit Hercules to be "a literal translation," according to the film's producer Anthony Russo.
Hulu's Solar Opposites: Season 1 Review
Hulu debuts Solar Opposites, a new animated sitcom created by Rick and Morty's Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, but don't expect more of the same.
Silence of the Lambs Sequel Series 'Clarice' Officially Ordered at CBS
'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.
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.