Health
Middle-aged people in the UK have been told to walk faster
We all know the stress that slow walkers can cause. Whether you're stuck behind leisurely Lorraine as you race for…
Pedestrian crossings: You might be given longer to cross the road in the UK
Ever feel rushed to get across the road? One public body in the UK thinks we should be given more…
Peanut allergy breakthrough could save sufferers a lifetime of worry (and a lot of money)
Approximately 0.6 to one percent of people in the world are allergic to peanuts. For some, as much as touching…
UK advertising watchdog to crack down on sexist adverts
Advertisements that promote sexist stereotypes should be banned under proposals put forward by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). The tougher regulation, outlined in a…
Walgreens Boots Alliance abandons plans to acquire Rite Aid
Drugstore giant Walgreen Boots Alliance dropped its $7.37bn takeover bid to buy US-based rival Rite Aid on Thursday. Instead Walgreens…
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Goodbye Withings: Nokia launches new digital health devices as part of acquisition
At last year’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, Nokia announced that it was acquiring the wearable brand Withings for…
How will the Congressional Budget Office assess the Republican healthcare plan?
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) will evaluate the Republican's American Health Care Act (AHCA), giving it a score. The Trump…
The first G20 health ministers meeting takes place today. Here’s what to look out for
Germany will be holding the first G20 health ministers meeting today in Berlin. One of the country’s priorities for its…
10 facts you need to know about mental health in the UK
Today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week 2017, an annual campaign run by the Mental Health Foundation (MHF).…
UK sugar tax will be introduced in April 2018 as part of obesity reduction push
The sugar tax will come into force across the UK from April next year, after MPs approved the legislation yesterday.…