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Beer company BrewDog starts making alcohol HAND GEL at its distillery in Scotland

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What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Worker made to dress up as a human hand gel dispenser by Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm

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Outrage after Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm forces worker to dress up as a human hand gel dispenser Images shared online show Saudi Aramco worker dressed as hand gel dispenser Act criticised with social media users saying it is ‘humiliating’ and ‘disgusting’ Firm said practice ‘immediately’ stopped and measures taken to prevent repeat By Faith Ridler … Read more

Prince William told Kate they’d need ‘a load of hand gel’ after handshakes at Commonwealth service

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The coronavirus has now spread to almost 70 countries around the world and health officials are scrambling to stop people spreading the virus among themselves. But with many patients not realizing they’re ill, and others carrying on with normal life until they are diagnosed, the fast-spreading infection is proving difficult to contain. Avoiding an infection … Read more

How gel made from VIAGRA eases painful blisters suffered by cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy

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A gel made from the anti-impotence drug Viagra (sildenafil) could ease one of the main side-effects for cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Up to 85 per cent of those who have radiotherapy experience painful, red, or blistered skin around the area treated. The longer the treatment lasts, the worse this can be, as the same area … Read more

Can gel manicures give you skin cancer? Top dermatologist explains

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Gel manicures dry instantly, are resilient to chips, and last up to a month – weeks longer than a standard paint job.  However, those glossy, strong tips may come with risks – such as infections, aging skin, and skin cancer.  Studies on gel manicures are scant, largely given that technique varies wildly between salons.  But … Read more

Alcohol-filled blob of gel injected into the spine helped man recover from slipped disc

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A new treatment for slipped discs involves injecting a blob of gel containing alcohol into the spine. Marine contractor and father-of-two Robert Parke, 49, from Dumfries, was one of the first people in the UK to have it done. THE PATIENT Robert Parke, 49, has suffered crippling back pain since his teens When I was … Read more