Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on: May 23,2026

Second-hand smoke exposure down 96% since Scotland's smoking ban, study shows

byUniversity of StirlingCredit: Engin Akyurt from PexelsSecond-hand smoke exposure in Scotland is down 96% since the country's landmark smoke-free legislation came into force on March 26, 2006, ne

Updated on:May 23,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on: May 26,2026

Air pollution alerts deliver big health benefits for Chinese cities

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAir pollution alerts issued by authorities in China's cities significantly reduce harmful pollution and save lives, a new study reveals.

Updated on:May 26,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on: May 28,2026

UK parents told to limit under-5s screen time

The UK government on Friday published its first national guidance on screen time for children, advising parents to allow no more than an hour a day for under-fives.The guidance comes amid a wider glob

Updated on:May 28,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on: June 05,2026

Food fortification already prevents 7 billion nutrient gaps annually, but we could triple its impact

by Harrison Tasoff,University of California - Santa BarbaraCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFortifying staple foods with essential vitamins and minerals is a cheap and effective way to ensure that peo

Updated on:June 05,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on: June 06,2026

Is dark chocolate healthier than milk chocolate? Dietitians explain

by Lauren Ball, Emily Burch,The ConversationEaster chocolate is all over supermarket shelves. Some people reach straight for milk chocolate eggs while others pause at the darker varieties, assuming th

Updated on:June 06,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on: June 23,2026

Can 'grip strength' exercises actually help you live longer?

by Hassan Vally,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you follow wellness channels on social media, you might've come across theclaimthat your grip strength—or how firmly you can sq

Updated on:June 23,2026