Researchers from across the UK, led by the University of Oxford, have today reported on the risks of developing neurological complications following a positive COVID-19 PCR test, or a first dose of either the Oxford-AstraZeneca or Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations. Two cases of such complications led to pauses in Oxford-AstraZeneca trials for investigation, and in some […]
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UK charity makes breakthrough in eliminating one of the world’s oldest, deadliest diseases
UK charity makes huge breakthrough in the battle against one of the world’s oldest known diseases Whilst the world continues its battle against COVID-19, a state in India has taken a giant step forward in eliminating one of the world’s oldest known, deadliest diseases – rabies, which still kills a child every nine minutes. A […]
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate, amid an anticipated surge in the country’s dropout rate during the coronavirus pandemic. There isn’t data available yet on how the pandemic […]
Researchers develop new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone, potentially providing a single-stage approach when repairing large bone defects. The study, led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and SFI AMBER Centre, is published in the Journal of Controlled Release. Previous RCSI-led research had found that activating a […]
Belgian university city hopes circles will encourage social distancing
Slideshow ( 2 images )GHENT, Belgium (Reuters) – The Belgian city of Ghent has struggled to persuade its large student population to stick to social distancing rules during the pandemic, but the authorities hope they have found a solution at least to keep outside gatherings under control. The city, home to some 80,000 students, has […]
Reopening England's schools is step towards normality, PM Johnson says
FILE PHOTO: Health workers and volunteers assist as students take coronavirus disease (COVID-19) tests at Harris Academy Beckenham, ahead of full school reopening in England as part of lockdown restrictions being eased, in Beckenham, south east London, Britain, March 5, 2021. REUTERS/Toby MelvilleLONDON (Reuters) – The reopening of England’s schools to all pupils on Monday […]
Kids born to same-sex parents perform better at school, study finds
As per the findings, the socioeconomic status had a major role to play on how well the children performed at school. New research has indicated that children who are born and raised by same-sex parents may perform better at school, than those who are raised by different-sex parents. According to a study conducted by researchers […]
Kids with autism in UK detained in
A British Parliamentary committee says many people with autism or learning disabilities are being detained in “horrific” conditions and is calling for an overhaul of the system intended to evaluate their treatment. The Joint Committee on Human Rights said in a report issued Friday that it heard “grim” evidence about how young people with disabilities […]
Heart attack: New study reveals surprising link to reducing the risk
Heart attack happens when there is a sudden loss of blood flow to a part of a person’s heart muscle. It requires immediate medical attention to avert potentially life-threatening complications. It is well understood that certain lifestyle decisions can hike a person’s risk of a heart attack, such as sustained high blood pressure and being […]
Housing WOFs need to be combined with education, study shows
Alongside funding and regulatory support, understanding how housing affects health and safety can spur owners to make improvements to their properties, researchers from the University of Otago, Wellington and Waitara Initiatives Supporting Employment Trust (WISE) Better Homes have found. The researchers carried out a voluntary housing warrant-of-fitness check on 83 properties in Taranaki, and then […]