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30-Year-Old Rejects Office Jobs and Struggles With Income Due to Dog's Separation Anxiety
Caleb Hammer struggles to help a dog parent create a financial budget as she refuses to work remotely despite having an irregular income.
Building Empires After Job Loss: How These Young Women Made Millions Post-Pandemic
Young women who lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic turned adversity into opportunity by building successful million-dollar businesses.
Doctor Warns Of 'Sloth Fever' As 19 Europeans Fall Sick: Symptoms, Risks, And What To Do If Infected
A warning has been issued to the European Union after an increase in the number of cases of the oropouche virus, also known as "sloth fever."
Goldman Sachs Expects Market Sentiment To Support Smaller Firms, Sees Upside of up to 165% for Two Biotech Stocks
Goldman Sachs analysts believe small- and equal-weight benchmarks will keep outperforming unless Q2 reports of big tech companies lead analysts to bump their sales forecasts for the latter half of this year and 2025.
'Someone Reported My Cookie Business to Public Health, It Was The Best Thing That Happened To Me'
Within two months of launching her company, Cate Basic was hit with a public health complaint that penalised her for baking cookies in her kitchen at home.
NHS Medicine Shortage Raises Concerns Over Patient Safety
There is a notable 100 per cent surge in medicine shortages compared to January 2022 as seen in the deteriorating health of patients across the UK.
Russian Tourists To Be The First Travellers To Visit North Korea Since Covid-19
North Korea imposed one of the world's most stringent lockdowns four years ago.
Government Spent £27,000 On Alcohol During Covid-19 Pandemic: Report
The report was published on Thursday after repeated delays.
WHO Declares 'Loneliness' A Pressing Global Health Threat
Loneliness may put us at a higher risk of developing anxiety, dementia and depression amongst others.
'People Will Die Anyway Soon', Said Boris Johnson During A Pandemic Meeting
The statement from the former prime minister came during a meeting with then-chancellor Rishi Sunak in March 2020.
UK PM Rishi Sunak Fails to Share His WhatsApp Chat With Covid Inquiry
Sunak has said that he does not have the messages from the time as he had changed his phone several times.
The different ways that men and women dealt with levels of stress during COVID
A recent study from Würzburg examines how the mental health of both sexes was impacted by the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK workers forced to retire early due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now living in poverty
Many retirees who relied on income from investments or rental properties saw their revenue streams dwindle during the pandemic.
Excess flu deaths in England highlight the importance of vaccination, according to UKHSA
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reports a significant increase in excess flu deaths in England, emphasising the importance of vaccination.
Scottish tourism and hospitality sector demonstrates resilience amidst challenges
Scotland's renowned tourism and hospitality industry remains steadfast despite a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Deadly new virus could surface in UK due to climate change
Climate change may not just lead to a drastic change in weather patterns across the world but can also lead to the transmission of viruses.
UK's premier research institute underlines future pandemic response focus areas to WHO
The processes and the knowledge gained from the COVID-19 pandemic are likely to assist in countering future pandemics and disease outbreaks, with the key part of the discussion involving virus surveillance.
Wuhan scientists and Chinese military created Covid-19, reveals shocking report
Over the last few years, governments, scientists, investigators, and various organisations have been trying to find the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reaching the key sustainable energy goals by 2030 is unrealistic, says the UN
The UN reported that reaching Sustainable Development Goal 7 by 2030 is unrealistic. Achieving the goals would benefit the world, in terms of health, well-being, and protection from environmental and social risks.
The new pandemic? Mental health issues driving the rise in persistent absences from school
Despite the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic over, its effects are still felt today, with a death toll totalling over 226,000 in Britain alone.
WHO starts global pathogen surveillance network to tackle future pandemics
On May 20, the World Health Organization launched a special network to track disease-causing microbes like viruses, bacteria, etc, collectively known as pathogens in the medical world.
The next pandemic is coming and the UK is not prepared, warn top scientists
Top scientists believe that the UK is not prepared for another COVID-19-like pandemic.
WHO counters Musk's claims about new treaty on pandemic
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has often been involved in Twitter spats, and the latest to join the list is the World Health Organisation (WHO).
NHS: Thousands volunteer to make friendly calls to lonely, vulnerable patients
The National Health Service (NHS) in the UK has revived its Check-in and Chart service for vulnerable, isolated, or lonely patients.
China reopens borders in final farewell to zero-COVID
Travellers began streaming into mainland China by air, land and sea on Sunday, many eager for long-awaited reunions, as Beijing opened borders that have been all but shut since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why China's Covid wave is stirring fear
A growing number of countries are worried about a lack of data and transparency surrounding China's outbreak.
UK doctors asked to look for signs of camel flu as World Cup fans return to England
The authorities have put UK medical staff on alert for signs of the deadly camel flu as people return from Qatar after watching the FIFA World Cup.
Avian flu outbreak wipes out 50.54 million U.S. birds, a record
Avian flu has wiped out 50.54 million birds in the United States this year, making it the country's deadliest outbreak in history, U.S.
UK students still facing mental health issues due to Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a disastrous impact on people's mental health, and it is still continuing to affect thousands of students in the UK.
Nearly 80% of people pushed into poverty by Covid were from India
According to World Bank estimates, 8 out of every 10 people pushed into extreme poverty as a result of the coronavirus pandemic were Indians.