Wegovy and Mounjaro might affect how well your contraceptives work – here’s why: The UK's medicine regulator has issued a warning to those taking oral contraceptives. MillaF/ Shutterstock Weight loss drugs, including Wegovy (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), are becoming increasingly popular among those trying to lose weight. But a rise in so-called “Ozempic babies” has …
Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – here’s how this could affect its economy: The United States is one of the top three most visited countries in the world. The big draw cards – cities such as San Francisco, New York and Chicago and national parks such as Yosemite – have attracted international tourists …
How does toothpaste affect the good bacteria in your mouth?: Ground Picture/Shutterstock The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths — the oral microbiome — is often overlooked. Recent research has highlighted just how crucial …
GB News’s first election – how the new channel could affect broadcast coverage of the campaigns: The prime minister’s announcement of a snap summer election in the UK caught many people by surprise. But broadcasters and the media regulator have been preparing for some time. Ofcom faces the challenge of monitoring how broadcasters report the …
Lagos’ slum dwellers are excluded from decisions that affect them. 3 ways to change that: Lagos is a city of two halves: money dripping in the corridors of corporate offices, and stagnant water dripping in the slums that are home to over 20 million. Residents of informal settlements grapple with the daily challenges that come …
There will be more elections in 2024 than ever before – here’s how it could affect financial markets: Rishi Sunak, the UK prime minister, has indicated that the upcoming UK election will not be until the second half of 2024, but this is just the tip of the iceberg for polling activity in the coming …
How subtle forms of misinformation affect what we buy and how much we trust brands: Both direct and indirect misinformation influence brand trust. estherpoon/Shutterstock Misinformation isn’t just blurring political lines anymore. It’s quietly infiltrating our shopping trolleys in subtle ways, shaping our decisions about what we buy and who we trust, as my research shows. …
Scrutiny of OpenAI and Microsoft relationship could affect how AI industry grows and innovates: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. MeSSrro/Shutterstock The boardroom of OpenAI, the business that developed ChatGPT, has seen some turbulent times recently. But while the drama around the sacking and reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman has subsided, the company now faces investigation …
How conspiracy theories can affect the communities they attack – new research: Scientists have learned a lot about why people believe in conspiracy theories and how they harm society over the past couple of decades. Yet little is known about how the groups targeted by conspiracy theories feel and behave. Our new research found that …
How minimum wage rises will affect the early years education and childcare sector: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock The early years sector – nurseries and childminders who offer services to children under the age of five – waited expectantly for news of investment in the UK chancellor’s recent autumn statement. But this was not delivered, even though Jeremy Hunt …
Six ways the upcoming autumn statement could affect your personal finances: The UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt will have limited room for manoeuvre when he makes his autumn statement about the government’s financial plans on November 22. The government is committed to supporting the Bank of England’s current strategy for reducing inflation, which involves using rate …
Israel-Hamas conflict: what young Palestinians think about four key issues that affect their lives: Anas-Mohammed/Shutterstock On the eighth day of the current intensification of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, I saw a tweet that said that there would be more uproar in the west if “2.2 million golden retrievers [were] being bombed to extinction in …
How the Israel-Hamas war could affect the world economy and worsen global trade tensions: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Global geopolitical tensions often play a pivotal role in shaping people’s perceptions of economic growth. Research shows concern about such issues can cause people and businesses to become more cautious about spending and investing, which can ultimately lead to economic …
Wales’ residential speed limit is dropping to 20mph – here’s how it should affect accidents and journey times: The drop to 20mph in Wales will come into force at midnight on September 17. steved_np3/Shutterstock The default speed limit in residential areas in Wales will be reduced from 30mph to 20mph from midnight on September 17. …
How action over parliamentary spying scandal could affect the UK’s economic relationship with China: The arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China has fuelled calls in Westminster for tougher action against China by the UK government. This could impact the UK economy since China is an important trading partner and industry …
Being an only child doesn’t affect your development – family background matters more: Motortion Films/Shutterstock Being an only child is a “disease in itself”, according to 19th century psychologist Stanley G. Hall. Even though Hall’s views and scholarly research methods have been questioned and criticised, only children’s reputation as spoiled, overprotected and lonely has persisted …
Climate change will affect hydropower — African countries must be prepared: Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly one quarter of total electricity generation in sub-Saharan Africa. Some countries, however, have a much heavier reliance on it than others. For …
The order in which you acquire diseases could affect your life expectancy – new research: Almost two-thirds of UK adults aged 65 and over possess two or more long-term health conditions. EvgL/Shutterstock More than 25% of adults in the UK have two or more long-term health conditions. This increases to 65% for people older than …