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Unable to rise to the occasion: Sharp increase in men suffering erectile dysfunction blamed on increased stress and alcohol consumption during the coronavirus lockdown Superdrug has reported a 13% rise in erectile dysfunction services since May Google data also shows that searches about the condition are at a 12-month high In response, Superdrug has launched a new erectile dysfunction … Read more
Moment little girl runs into a glass door and it shatters into sharp shards as she plays chase with her friend The accident was captured on CCTV in Hat Yai, southern Thailand The little girl called Chura is playing and forgets that the glass door is shut Four-year-old spent the night in hospital with cuts to … Read more
China unveils ‘small but lethal’ war robot ‘Sharp Claw I’ that’s armed with a machine gun and night vision The remote-control ground vehicle can traverse complicated terrains at 6.2mph Footage shows it scouting various areas, climbing stairs and firing at targets The two-foot-tall tank has been commissioned to the People’s Liberation Army It’s designed to replace … Read more
This House (NT at Home, YouTube) Rating: Verdict: Still rocks the house Unprecedented (BBC iPlayer) Rating: Verdict: Unexciting This House is the Westminster political drama that keeps on giving. It’s the third time I’ve seen James Graham’s brilliant play and, if anything, it’s grown in stature thanks to the hung parliament shenanigans of last year. … Read more
Mediterranean diet rich in fish and whole grains can keep the brain sharp and help fight dementia, research suggests Mediterranean diet not only helps you live longer but it can keep the brain sharp High fish and vegetable consumption were linked to the most protective effect The study found that those with a diet high … Read more
Singapore sees sharp rise in coronavirus cases as the country once seen as a model for tackling Covid-19 is hit by fast-moving second wave of infections Almost 200 new cases and one death were reported in the city-state on Friday Singapore has now seen a total of 2,108 cases, including seven fatalities The increase in … Read more
Italy today saw a sharp drop in new coronavirus cases with 3,599 recorded, the lowest rise in nearly three weeks, but daily deaths climbed by another 100. Rome tallied another 636 deaths on Monday, compared with a rise of 525 yesterday, bringing its total death toll to 16,523, the highest in the world. The total number … Read more
Switzerland has today banned all events involving more than 1,000 people in a drastic bid to stop the spread of coronavirus. The Swiss government announced the emergency measure today and said it will last until at least March 15. Elsewhere, cases have surged again in South Korea today where 571 new infections brought the total … Read more
Savings bloodbath! Returns for savers are slashed as soaring inflation wipes out paltry interest rates and four of the best accounts disappear Last month 438 savings accounts beat inflation, with the CPI at 1.3% However the announced rise in inflation to 1.8% has seen this fall to 50 This is the lowest number of inflation-beating … Read more
Eating a Mediterranean diet could help keep the mind sharp and reduce frailty in old age, researchers have found. Retired adults in five countries followed either a diet rich in healthy fats and fruit and vegetables or continued their normal diet for one year. Researchers analysed stool samples and found the Mediterranean-style diet boosted bacteria in the … Read more