Jutta Leerdam’s fiance Jake Paul was moved to tears by her victory while Team GB are still waiting for a first medal You couldn’t move for orange jumpers and coats in Milan’s speed skating stadium on Monday. Even the king was wearing one. Many Dutch people live for this sport...
People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from infection, study finds
Being unhealthy weight raises risk of severe illness or death from most infectious diseases significantly, researchers find People living with obesity are 70% more likely to be hospitalised by or die from an infection, with one in 10 infection-related deaths globally linked to the condition, research suggests. Being an unhealthy...
Starwatch: Crescent moon rises next to Antares before dawn
Find an unobstructed view of the south-east horizon and the moon will guide you to the brightest star in Scorpius Early on the morning of 11 February, the waning moon passes close to Antares, the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. Antares is a red supergiant star about 550 light...
Almost 70% of NHS areas in England offer only one cycle of IVF, data shows
Charity says situation breaks Nice guidelines and is having devastating impact on couples struggling with infertility Millions of women in England are able to access only one round of IVF on the NHS because of health authority cutbacks and in contravention of official policy, research from a fertility charity has...
A couple of teas or coffees a day could lower risk of dementia, scientists say
Findings suggest smaller cognitive decline, but US study cannot prove daily caffeine hit is good for the brain People who have a couple of teas or coffees a day have a lower risk of dementia and marginally better cognitive performance than those who avoid the drinks, researchers say. Health records...
Xbox and Windows teams are working with OEMs on a possible 2027 console launch
Sources recently told Windows Central that Microsoft remains uncertain about whether it can release a new Xbox console next year. Valve recently was forced to delay its upcoming PC-console hybrid due to RAM shortages, but for Microsoft, the readiness of Windows 11 may prove to be the bigger stumbling block......