The Conversation UK1 day agoMyrkl: new anti-hangover pill said to break down up to 70% of alcohol in an hour – what you need to knowThe Conversation UK - Ashwin DhandaA new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as “the pre-drinking pill that works”. The pill …
The Conversation UK2 days agoEggs and sperm can now be stored for up to 55 years – here’s what that means for donors and people seeking fertility treatmentThe Conversation UK - Caroline A B Redhead and Jackson Kirkman-Brown and Leah Gilman and Lucy FrithThe UK government has just extended the period that gametes (eggs and sperm) and embryos can be stored from ten years to 55 years. While this change …
The Conversation UK6 days agoPolio was recently detected in sewage in the UK – here's what else scientists look for in our wastewaterThe Conversation UK - Leon Danon and Kathleen M O'ReillyWe recently learned that poliovirus had been detected in sewage in north and east London between February and May 2022. Poliomyelitis (polio) is an …
The Conversation UK6 days agoDepeche Mode keyboardist Andrew Fletcher died of an aortic dissection – here’s what it isThe Conversation UK - Adam TaylorIt was revealed this week that Depeche Mode keyboardist Andrew “Fletch” Fletcher, died in May from an aortic dissection. Aortic dissections are …
The Conversation UKFour ways to stop thinking the worst will happen when you're stressedThe Conversation UK - Patricia RiddellImagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they will be asked so that they can …
The Conversation UKFive things you can do to help you have a more positive birth experienceThe Conversation UK - Claire ParkerWhether you’re a first time parent or have had children before, you’re probably willing to try anything to ensure you have the most positive birth …