Jeremy Hunt’s budget is more about short-term politics than the economy: Jeremy Hunt’s first budget day as chancellor was in many ways more about politics than economics. Historically, the Conservative party’s electoral success has been based on a reputation for economic competence. October 2022’s infamous Liz Truss/Kwasi Kwarteng “fiscal event” seriously damaged this brand and …
Rishi Sunak’s reorganisation: history shows creating government departments in response to short-term problems is rarely a good idea: UK prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced a major reorganisation of Whitehall, creating a new department dedicated to energy and another for science and innovation as well bringing various business and trade portfolios under one roof. Reorganisations …
Feeling forgetful after COVID? Study shows the virus can affect short-term memory: GaudiLab/Shutterstock Although it’s well known that COVID affects the respiratory system, it’s perhaps less well known that the virus can also affect cognitive function. Many people with COVID experience a phenomenon commonly called “brain fog”, which can include problems remembering, concentrating and performing …
Type 2 diabetes: short-term low-carb diet linked to remission – but only if weight is lost: Were low-carb diets really better at achieving remission? Flotsam/ Shutterstock Whether restricting carbohydrate intake is an effective way to manage type 2 diabetes is a topic of some controversy in nutrition – largely because trial results have so far …
Why short-term forecasts can be better than models for predicting how pandemics evolve: Denijal photography/Shutterstock Confirmed COVID-19 cases have now passed 10 million: what will they be next week, globally and in your country? Having a good estimate can help health authorities with their responses and will guide governments as they ease lockdowns. To this …
How routine sparring can cause short-term impairment to boxers’ brains: Shutterstock Thrilling the masses for millennia, boxing has evolved down the centuries – rules have changed, equipment improved, training enhanced. However, one key aspect has essentially stayed the same: incapacitating the opponent before they incapacitate you. Boxers are mostly exposed to subconcussive head impacts, that …
South Africa in the news: South Africa batsman Theunis de Bruyn pens short-term county deal with Surrey: JOHANNESBURG: South Africa batsman Theunis de Bruyn has been roped in by Surrey for their next two matches of the County Championship Division One. Confirming the news, De Bruyn said that he would play for English county Surrey …