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Thibaut Courtois interview: Real Madrid keeper on lockdown and return to training
UEFA.com has a (virtual) chat with Thibaut Courtois as Real Madrid return to training.
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
Does stress promote posting misinformation?
What does current research suggest about why such misinformation is spread, and what can be done to stop it?
The Latest Trends in Faucet Design
Point-of-use (POU) faucets and systems are becoming increasingly important in helping meet consumer demands for safe, high quality drinking water.
Covid-19 : With 11 more positive, active cases jump above 100 in Nagpur
Nagpur: As many as 11 people including a Mahadula based man who returned from Bihar tested positive for novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) on Friday. Five out of them belonged to Pachpaoli quarantine centre, two from Naik Talav, one each from Tanga Stand, Seva Sadan Building and Bhagwan Nagar. Following this development the cases of virus […]
Demands for government intervention on obesity to help cut 'increased but preventable' COVID-19 death risk
Public health campaigner Action on Sugar and Action on Salt has fleshed out the details on the interventionist measures it wants adopted in the UK to combat obesity and improve the nation’s health.
Harvard Medical Students Partner With Crowdsolving Platform Groopit To Launch Yelp-Like Covid-19 Testing Review Platform
First-year med students Dylan Cahill and J.C. Panagides were intent on giving people first-hand insight into testing sites across the country.
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Google Offers Anxiety Assessment
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes an increasing toll on mental health, Google on Thursday launched a new tool to help users who search for information on anxiety.
This Jet-Powered Electric Surfboard Lets You Surf Without Waves
Time to learn how? Supposedly just 5 minutes ...
Thibaut Courtois interview: Real Madrid keeper on lockdown and return to training
UEFA.com has a (virtual) chat with Thibaut Courtois as Real Madrid return to training.
New blood test to check for undetected Covid cases
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
Govt, scientists working to produce COVID-19 test reagents locally
As the demand for screening and testing increased, Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize earlier this week warned of a looming testing kit shortage.
Strictly Discs in Wisconsin, in a Pandemic: 'I Feel a Responsibility to Our Community'
As Dane County enters Phase 1 of reopening, Strictly Discs owner Angie Roloff has expanded the in-store capacity of her Madison record shop.
Blood test to check for undetected cases in South
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases across New Zealand could rise - thanks to a new blood test. This story was first published by RNZ Scientists...
DRIFT21 Early Access Preview – Out of Control
DRIFT21 allows you to drift around the world-renowned Ebisu circuit. The question is how good the game is during it's early access phase
Tech firm developing mobile game to help kids prevent spread of coronavirus
The game will be a drug development simulator
Experts issue new guidance to improve stroke care amid COVID-19
Top stroke experts have issued new guidance to ensure stroke patients receive safe, timely care while preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Jawa returns, this time as a breath of life
In mid-March, it was felt that India would probably require lakhs of ventilators when Covid-19 cases would rise in May. Pre-empting this and the need for ventilators, a team
Co Tyrone teenager's tadpole growing proves to be TikTok hit
A CO Tyrone teenager has taken a novel approach to fulfilling her lockdown time by growing thousands of tadpoles.
Novartis to make US researchers' COVID-19 gene therapy vaccine hopeful
Novartis re-entered vaccine making on Thursday, inking a manufacturing deal with a US team whose COVID-19 candidate relies on technology similar to that of the Swiss drugmaker's $2.1 million-per-patient gene therapy, Zolgensma.
A tribute to the volunteers and stories of everyday philanthropy
In this time of uncertainty and fear, heroes rose to the occasion to lead the charge against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Stockdale: Online abuse impacted my mental health
An unfortunate consequence of the world in which we currently live is that some people think that hurling online abuse at others is perfectly normal behaviour.
WATCH: Continuing education for AlphaKids at home
Raya School Co-founder and School Director Ani Almario talks about what parents can do to adapt to the realities of education at home
Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don’t exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioural interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behaviour.
Study: Public health campaigns can do better on cannabis harm reduction
Researchers surveyed nearly 500 attendees at the 2019 Hash Bash in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to learn about cannabis enthusiasts' awareness of cannabis harm reduction strategies. The results indicate a need for better public health campaigns.
Growing evidence that minority ethnic groups in England may be at higher risk of COVID-19
Evidence available to date suggests that minority ethnic groups in England, particularly black and south Asian people, may be at increased risk of testing positive for Covid-19, compared to people from white British backgrounds, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine.
SwRI receives $1.9 million to identify potential treatments for COVID-19
Using Department of Defense supercomputers, Southwest Research Institute is virtually screening millions of drug compounds to search for and test possible treatment options for the novel coronavirus 2019.
NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE releases featured materials
Press materials are now available for NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a dynamic virtual event showcasing new research findings and timely discussions on food and nutrition. The online meeting will be held June 1-4, 2020.
Shorter 5-day course of remdesivir works as well as 10-day: Gilead study
SAN FRANCISCO, California: Gilead Sciences Inc, which has suggested that a shorter treatment duration could extend limited supplies of its drug ...
Aidan O'Shea thinks GAA should be creative if play returns this year
If there are inter-county games this year, the GAA don’t plan on staging them before October
Goodwin urges players to use mental health service to cope with challenges of lockdown
‘The more we talk about it, maybe it lifts that stigma.’
Heat stroke deaths: Cities need to monitor all cause mortality, says expert
Extreme heat is a major health threat in the country. Symptoms of heat-related illnesses include vomiting, headaches, dehydration and diarrhea. This year, the challenge is acute, said Dr Mavalankar.
Nearly 50% of people don't know they need to isolate with less common Covid-19 symptoms
The ESRI study suggested that there was a significant gap in people’s knowledge of when to isolate.
Meghan McCain Explains Why She Never Talks About Her Pregnancy Online!
As fans know, Meghan McCain is currently expecting her and husband Ben Domenech's first child together but The View co-host rarely shares anything
Half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms and understood need to self-isolate
Almost half of people failed to recognise Covid-19 symptoms, in a controlled experiment conducted by the ESRI.
Relaxation of physical distancing may increase the spread of COVID-19 in Ontario
If physical distancing measures in Ontario are relaxed too much or too quickly, the province could see hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients as well as exponential growth in deaths, concludes new research involving a University of Guelph infectious disease modeller.
Combination therapy does not show superior efficacy in newly diagnosed myeloma
The combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (KRd) did not show superior efficacy in patients with newly diagnosed myeloma absent a high-risk disease prognosis, compared with the standard of care--bortezomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone (VRd).
How to use the toilet at a friend's house under new lockdown rules for England
The rules across England will change from Monday
Bungie to Reveal What’s Next for Destiny 2 on June 9th
The next chapter of Destiny 2 should be revealed on June 9th, according to game developer Bungie, who is still 'committed to the game'.
Study provides an ethical way to advance medical discovery and innovation
Every major medical center in America sits on a gold mine. The data they hold about their patients and research participants could be worth millions of dollars to companies that would explore it for clues that could lead to new medicines, medical technologies, health apps, and more.
New Outriders gameplay shows off world tier challenges and the amazing abilities of the Trickster
Massive danger, ruined civilisation and a path to power that requires you to get a handle on one of three post-human titans as you run ‘n gun your way to victory against increasingly tougher odds? Outriders sounds exactly like my cup of future-tea.
Covid-19: The world is still far from herd immunity for coronavirus
Rest of World News: The percentage of people who have been infected with Covid-19 across the world so far is still in the single digits. The numbers are a fraction of the
Which countries have not reported any coronavirus cases?
In December 2019, the coronavirus was seemingly confined to China. But, a few weeks later, the virus, which causes the illness known as COVID-19, became a global pandemic.
Busey: messages from angels - Entertainment News
Gary Busey believes angels have been sending him special messages ever since he met them after a 1988 motorcycle crash.
Can Pneumatic Compression Help You Recover Faster?
Can fancy-looking air-filled boots play a role in our workout recovery? I asked physiology expert Dr. Jeff Martin to take a deep dive with me to find out
The Auditor-General’s Strategic Intentions To 2025
We’ve published The Auditor-General’s strategic intentions to 2025.
Burton residents told to curb water use as heatwave prompts spike in demand
South Staffs Water has set out a series of measures people should follow
Special Times Call for Special Measures – InfraTec Responds to the Effects of the Corona Pandemic
With the current corona crisis, the world is facing a multitude of challenges. First and foremost is the protection of public health.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Letter: Time to change our thinking
A reader believes it is time to change the way we care for others.
Principal warns getting secondary schools back is 'much more challenging'
A school principal has said getting students back into school at second level will be much more c...
COVID-19: Maintain 20 feet distance from people to avoid infection
Maintaining a 6 feet distance from the next person to avoid COVID-19 infection may no longer hold true. A new study says that 20 feet is the new minimum.
FALSE: Malunggay and kamias tea cure for COVID-19
While some home remedies may alleviate symptoms of COVID-19, WHO says there is still no registered cure for the disease as of May 29
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia
Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19
News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month
Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the
How Georgina Johnson Wants to Change the Fashion System
Polymath and artist Georgina Johnson of The Laundry Arts – is launching her first book: The Slow Grind: Finding Our Way Back to Creative Balance, which seeks to incite change in fashion and beyond
Remote learning is a model for the future of education
How will technology-delivered instruction affect learning? It's still too early to reach a conclusion, but the implications for exams are clear, says Elsbeth Stern.
What to Do If You Grew up in a Dysfunctional Family
Dysfunctional families produce wounded individuals. Read on to learn what you can do if you grew up in a dysfunctional family.
GSK plans to produces one billion doses of vaccine adjuvant for COVID-19
GlaxoSmithKline has announced plans to produce one billion doses in 2021 of its vaccine adjuvant system to support numerous COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
Learner pens his thoughts on lockdown
According to the bright young learner, online classes were exciting at the beginning however, being in a classroom is much more stimulating.
Find Out Your Dog's DNA With This Discounted Embark DNA Test
In Amazon's Gold Box Deal of the Day, it has the Embark Dog DNA Test on sale for just $99. That is good for a savings of around $30. Making it a pretty
Study finds black patients have double the odds for coronavirus hospital admission
A new study found that the odds of coronavirus hospital admission were nearly doubled if a patient is black. The study, published on May 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine, set out to find more
Deacon Blue stars detail coronavirus symptoms: 'I still have no taste or smell'
The duo contracted the virus after visiting London.
Puspure: Ireland could lose Olympic prospects to retirement if 5km restriction not eased
Olympic medal hope Sanita Puspure has warned that unless the Government gives athletes special dispensation to return to training facilities then hopes of Tokyo glory will be lost and some Irish competitors could retire.
SFA development chief celebrates strong community spirit seeing Scottish football through lockdown challenges
Head of football development Andy Gould has highlighted how the Scottish FA have helped clubs.
EU regulator wants more data on malaria drug's use for COVID-19
(Reuters) - Healthcare professionals should closely monitor COVID-19 patients receiving malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for serious side effects, the European health regulator said on Friday, stressing the need for in-depth clinical data on benefits and risks.
Psychologist on Mental Health After Covid: Online Sessions ‘Equally as Effective’ as Face to Face
Prince William has stated that the mental health of NHS workers could be affected by the pressures brought on by the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic.
Whoopi Goldberg tells Loose Women she thinks pneumonia ordeal was Covid-19
Whoopi was in hospital for a month.
Best Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord mods
Expand the world of Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlords with some of the best community-made mods available.
Mrs Browns Boys Eilish O'Carroll admits she's feeling very down during lockdown
The actress who's known for playing Winnie McGoogan in the hit RTE show admitted to feeling low during lockdown.
33% of drug errors missed by electronic health records systems
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
33% of medication errors missed by electronic health records systems, study finds
May 29 (UPI) -- Hospital electronic health records systems miss up to one-third of dangerous drug interactions and other errors in medication administration, according to a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open.
Buildings where you don't need to touch anything are "entirely feasible" says Paul Flowers
Demand for touchless products is soaring as architects look to prevent the spread coronavirus says chief design officer at brand LIXIL.
Ghost of Tsushima Has Only One Ending, Decapitation and Body Part Targeting Not Possible
Get new details about Ghost of Tsushima's story, weapons, level of violence, approach to difficulty, and more!
Scientist warns it's not safe to have barbecues despite Boris Johnson's green light
Professor Sally Bloomfield, of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, today warned that sharing cutlery and crockery at barbecues is "dangerous", despite the Prime Minister saying yesterday that people in England can hold garden gatherings from Monday
People more likely to accept nudges if they know how they work and how effective they are
The more people know about when and why behavioral interventions are being used and their effectiveness, the more likely they are to accept their use to change their behavior, according to recent research ...
Black people in England are 3.4 times more likely to test positive for Covid-19 than people from white British backgrounds, study shows
Minority ethnic groups in England have a bigger risk of testing positive for Covid-19, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow.
Five fun things to do outdoors in Scotland during lockdown phase one
Scots are now free to travel to meet friends and family but have been advised to stay local.
UW creates free, online course for contact tracing to help combat COVID-19
As businesses and public spaces reopen across the nation, the old-school public health detective work known as contact tracing is becoming a major component of the battle to contain the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly COVID-19 disease.
The 99p hay fever remedy wipes that one shopper claims 'gave my son his life back'
Here is where to buy the bargain product...
Brendan Rodgers says he was ‘really knocked’ by coronavirus
Leicester manager and his wife felt the effects of virus for three weeks before recovering
Can I go for a bike ride with my friends during the pandemic?
With more people escaping self-isolation for a springtime bike ride, infectious disease specialists say cycling may be one of the safer choices for outdoor activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
How health bosses are preparing for a second wave of coronavirus in Manchester - and what it means for Mancunians
Manchester's director of public health, David Regan, explains the measures being put in place for the city's new normal
Five drug companies told to recall diabetes medication amid cancer fears
Five US pharmaceutical companies have been told to recall their versions of a type of diabetes medication after tests found worrying levels of a chemical linked to cancer.Several batches of metformin, which is widely used to reduce excess blood sugar in type 2 diabetes patients, tested positive for unsafe
Corrie’s Andy Whyment speaks out on what the Covid-19 pandemic means for the soap’s future
"We won’t be able to do big group scenes where everyone is in the Rovers, and if pubs haven’t reopened by then we won’t be able to do any scenes in the Rover at all"
Quest for COVID-19 vaccines: Where they stand
May 29 (UPI) -- As the worldwide death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, scientists across the globe are racing to find a vaccine.
Food security and sustainability during the pandemic
The virus provides an opportunity. But will we Take it?Amid rising deaths from the coronavirus worldwide, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that the world could face a "global hunger p
Prop-Handling Rules? Trombone-Free Zones? A COVID Theater Think Tank Convenes to Plan Ahead
A Theater Think Tank Tries to Plan Ahead: Prop-handling rules? Dressing-room airflow checks? Trombone-free zones? What will it take to open safely?
A community's fecal matter could give early warning of COVID-19 outbreaks, study finds
By studying sewage at a New Haven wastewater treatment facility, a team of Yale researchers has determined that genetic code embedded in feces could be used as an early warning sign of COVID-19 outbreaks.
Need a dental check-up? You'll have to wait until 2021! Huge backlog of urgent cases will mean patients will not get an appointment until next year, dentists warn
With clinics only able to see a few patients a day, even those with severe toothache will be left waiting up to two months, according to the British Dental Association.
Third level and a change of mind
Sir, – Leaving Cert students who are contemplating their CAO forms at the moment will be grateful for the Change of Mind 2020 supplement and Brian Mooney’s advice about choosing your college course carefully (“Decision time: what should you study?”, May 26th).
Anthony Joshua opens up on love life and explains why he doesn't have a girlfriend
Joshua has a legion of adoring female fans, and was spotted looking cosy with a mystery woman on a beach in Barbados in January, though is still very much on the single market
PHCC opens 3 drive through swabbing hubs for Covid-19
As part of the country’s wide efforts to manage the Covid-19 outbreak, PHCC will be operating 3 drive through swabbing hubs at three PHCC Health Centers.
'Lockdown boredom led me to smoke more weed’
Reece had big plans for his time during lockdown but instead he has found himself smoking drugs.
Learn what type of COVID-19 testing is available, accuracy of tests as widespread testing comes to SC
Efforts to increase widespread testing are seen by mobile testing centers that have popped up across the state.
Citigroup's Mason expresses horror over Minneapolis killing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Citigroup Inc Chief Financial Officer Mark Mason, one of the few black executives on Wall Street, published a personal essay on Friday expressing his “horror, disgust and anger” over the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck.
Dia Mirza Says It’s Extraordinary To See Civil Society's Efforts During Coronavirus Crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic has put every section of the society through trials and tribulations. From coordinating efforts to help out during the crisis, Dia Mirza shares that she has seen shortcomings on a governance level, but is amazed to see how the civil society has stepped up to fill in the gaps.
Factbox: 'I can't breathe' protests spread across America after Minneapolis killing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters stormed the security perimeter of Barclays Center in New York as protests spread across the United States over the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis black man who died after being pinned by the neck under a white police officer’s knee.
In broadside against China, Trump moves toward ending Hong Kong privileges
WASHINGTON/HONG KONG (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday ordered his administration to begin the process of eliminating special U.S. treatment for Hong Kong to punish China, but stopped short of calling an immediate end to privileges that have helped the territory remain a global financial center.
Third Asian giant 'murder' hornet found in Washington state
(Reuters) - Washington state has confirmed its third sighting of an Asian giant hornet, dubbed the “murder hornet,” indicating the invasive, predatory insect has survived the winter in the U.S. Northwest, state agriculture officials said on Friday.
Trump backpedals after 'shooting' threat to Minneapolis protesters
(In May 29 story, corrects wording of Trump tweet in second paragraph; changes headline)
Drug dealers turn corporate by selling customer databases for more than $180,000
Savvy criminals have established a valuable market in client lists and are also using product placement and branding, mimicking tactics used by legitimate...