Day February 16, 2022

Boris Johnson was last night urged to ‘hold fast’ on plans to limit buy-one-get-one-free deals and ban junk food adverts before 9pm. The Obesity Health Alliance has written to the Prime Minister warning him not to cave in to pressure…

Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in…

It’s all about looks! Attractive people have better immune systems, study of blood tests finds Traits linked to attractiveness may be signs body is better at fighting infection Experts believe we may be drawn to looks because brains seek healthy…

Two glasses of wine have more calories than a BURGER: Bottle of plonk can contain up to 59g of sugar, analysis shows Just two glasses of wine can contain more calories than a McDonald’s burger  Researchers analysed 30 bottles of…

Wales looks set to overtake England in offering Covid jabs to healthy children as young as five.  The country’s health minister said it is ready to ‘commence the rollout’ after receiving advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation…

A review of pregnancy loss services is England is currently investigating the lack of support services for partners after miscarriage. It’s expected to make recommendations later this year. Partners often report feeling helpless, ignored and isolated during and after a…

“For most people, symptoms of long Covid are short-lived and resolve over time. But for some, symptoms can be more severe and disrupting to their daily lives. If you’re experiencing unusual symptoms, particularly for longer than four weeks after infection,…

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More than a quarter of the world’s rivers contain ‘potentially toxic levels’ of over-the-counter and prescription drugs, a new study warns.  Researchers sampled 258 rivers across the globe, including the Thames in London and the Amazon in Brazil, to measure…