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Tongan volcano eruption unleashed highest plume on record

The powerful Jan. 15 underwater eruption of Tonga's Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano in the South Pacific produced a plume that soared higher into Earth's atmosphere than any other on record - about 35 miles (57 km) - as it extended more than halfway to space, researchers said on Thursday.

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Majority of gig economy workers ‘feel under threat from review websites’

The study found the algorithms – processes used to rank workers according to performance metrics – lack transparency and are highly volatile.

The Independent UK

Letters: break the silence on child abuse

For decades, society has turned a deaf ear to the suffering of children at the hands of abusive adults. Enough is enough

The Guardian - UK

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Time for your medicine: unlocking the power of our body clocks

It’s long been known that certain drugs work better when taken at specific times of day. But now scientists are learning that our circadian rhythms affect everything from vaccines to meals – and even the results of exercise

The Guardian - UK

Scientists identify gene associated with strong immune response to Covid jabs

Those who carry the HLA-DQB1*06 gene may generate a higher antibody response than those who do not, scientists say.

The Independent UK

Special Report: Flood ready

As floods rise in ferocity, states face big decisions to safeguard the future of their land and their people.

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Time of blood pressure assessment may be important as around 15 percent of adults suffer spikes at night

People aged 40-75 may have an undiagnosed form of high blood pressure that spikes at night.

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Covid-19 ‘linked to increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in children’

Researchers highlight that it is not clear why type 1 diabetes appears to be more common after coronavirus infection.

The Independent UK

Using ‘spooky action at a distance’ to link atomic clocks

The researchers show frequencies of spatially separated clocks can be compared more precisely

The Hindu

Top 10 UK universities revealed as Oxford misses out on prestigious award

Oxford University has missed out on being named The Times and The Sunday Times' 'University of the Year'

Wales Online

Special Report: Questionable care

A doctor in Michigan was last week fined US$775,000 for ordering surgeries that were unnecessary. In one case, he removed a woman’s uterus, cervix and both ovaries because of a threat of cancer, even though no cancer was present.

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Malaria booster vaccine could cut deaths in children, study suggests

The WHO estimates that malaria caused more than 640,000 deaths in 2020

The Independent UK

Malaria booster vaccine shows durable efficacy, study suggests

The WHO estimates that malaria caused more than 640,000 deaths in 2020.

The Independent UK

Statins do not commonly cause muscle pain, research suggests

A new study found the risk of muscle pain caused by statins is low and does not outweigh the benefits of taking the drugs

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How the Bahrain judicial system fails its migrant workers

From labour exploitation to torturous conditions in confinement, the rights of foreign workers facing the death penalty in Bahrain are often neglected.

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British scientists become first in world to launch trial for treatment of monkeypox

Researchers, who were behind the Covid Recovery trial, want to see whether an antiviral drug can help alleviate symptoms of monkeypox in patients

Daily Record

Monkeypox trial launched in bid to test possible treatment for the condition

Researchers are hoping to find a way to help alleviate symptoms among those infected.

Evening Standard

Brit scientists launch world first clinical trial to assess monkeypox treatment

The Platinum trial will be the first randomised controlled trial of a treatment for monkeypox in humans in the world

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The Independent UK

Trial launched to find treatment for monkeypox

The Platinum trial will be the first randomised controlled trial of a treatment for monkeypox in humans in the world.

ABC News

Struggling with brain fog after a COVID-19 infection? You're not alone, experts say

COVID-19 is linked to longer-term risks of brain fog and dementia, a recent medical study suggests. Here's what we know about COVID-19 and how it affects your brain.

The Independent UK

Teenager commuted from London to Bristol for A-levels

When Martha Heaps’ family moved from the West Country to Highbury during lockdown, the 18-year-old did not want to disrupt her studies in Bristol.

The Guardian - UK

Covid linked to longer-term elevated risk of brain fog and dementia

Study finds that unlike anxiety and depression, conditions including brain fog, dementia and psychosis, are still more likely two years on

Daily Record

Covid-19 found to increase risk of dementia, seizures and other brain conditions

New diagnoses of disorders remain more common two years after Covid-19 than after other respiratory infections.

The Independent UK

‘Covid patients at greater risk of psychiatric conditions up to two years later’

The researchers are calling for more support and resources for healthcare providers in diagnosing and managing these conditions.

The Independent UK

Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND

A drug commonly used for enlarged prostate glands could be used to treat the illness, University of Edinburgh researchers have found.

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