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NHS 18-Illness School Absence Guide for Parents
The NHS has issued crucial advice to UK parents on 18 common childhood illnesses, detailing when children should stay home from school. Get the full list and guidance here.
Genetics and Weight Loss: Why It's Harder for Some
Cambridge scientist Dr Giles Yeo explains how over 1,000 genes influence appetite and weight. Discover why willpower isn't the full story and what you can control.
Wegovy Pill Launched in US, UK Decision Expected
Novo Nordisk launches daily Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US. The UK regulator could approve it this year, offering a needle-free alternative. Discover the pricing and market impact.
UK bans junk food ads targeting children
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this is a vital step for public health and tackling inequality. Read more.
New UK junk food ad ban aims to tackle childhood obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-watershed on TV to protect children. Experts warn obesity rates are twice as high in deprived areas, deepening inequality.
Mutated 'Hunger Gene' Blocks Weight Loss, Expert Says
A Cambridge professor reveals a common gene mutation makes people feel constantly hungry, hindering weight loss. Discover the science and why new drugs offer hope.
Science Explains Why Losing Weight Is Harder for Some
Cambridge scientist Dr Giles Yeo reveals how over 1,000 genes influence appetite and weight loss. Discover why willpower isn't the full story and what you can control.
New UK junk food advert ban targets childhood obesity
A landmark UK ban on HFSS food and drink adverts before 9pm on TV and online is now in effect. The government aims to prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases.
Brits demand tougher action on junk food ads for kids
New restrictions on junk food ads begin today, but a poll reveals 49% of Brits want the government to go further. Campaigners call for a ban on outdoor advertising to tackle child obesity.
UK junk food ad ban starts today to fight child obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads on TV before 9pm and online entirely. The government aims to cut child obesity, but critics question the move's effectiveness. Read the full story.
UK bans unhealthy food ads to tackle childhood obesity
A landmark UK ban on TV and online ads for HFSS foods like sugary cereals and pizza is now in force. The government says it will prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases. Read the full story.
Doctors' 2026 Warning: Four Major Disease Threats for UK
UK health experts issue stark warning for 2026 as 'super flu' outbreak strains NHS and falling vaccination rates risk Victorian disease resurgence. Key threats identified.
Full HFSS Ad Ban Starts Monday in UK
A watershed ban on TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods begins Monday, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Learn what's banned and why.
Full ban on junk food ads comes into force
A total ban on TV and online ads for unhealthy food high in fat, salt and sugar is now in effect. The move aims to prevent 20,000 childhood obesity cases.
NHS Rolls Out Free Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
Health Secretary Wes Streeting urges parents to accept the new NHS chickenpox jab, set to cut hospitalisations and save the economy millions. GPs are contacting families from today.
NHS Rolls Out Free Chickenpox Vaccine for Children
Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces new NHS chickenpox vaccine programme for children, aiming to cut hospitalisations and save millions. Parents urged to accept the offer.
Call for child blood pressure tests as cases double
Leading doctors call for national screening in UK schools as teenage hypertension rates soar, driven by inactivity and poor diet, raising stroke and heart attack risks.
Call for child blood pressure tests as cases double
Leading doctors call for national screening in UK schools as teenage hypertension rates soar, driven by inactivity and poor diet, raising risks of early stroke and heart attack.
Home vaccine visits for children in new NHS pilot
Health visitors will deliver life-saving jabs to children's homes in a £2m pilot to tackle falling vaccination rates, as one in five start school unprotected.
UK Property Hotspots 2025: Plymouth, Stafford, Wigan Lead Growth
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow sizes
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
US expat's UK culture shock over pillow and butter sizes
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
World's most obese man dies aged 41 in Mexico
Juan Pedro Franco, once weighing 92 stone, has died from a kidney infection in Mexico aged 41. Read the full story on his health struggles and global obesity crisis.
Teen's 'rugby injury' limp was fatal bone cancer
Emma Cleal urges parents to trust their instincts after her son Frank, 13, died from osteosarcoma. His only symptom was an unexplained limp initially dismissed as a sports injury.
Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons Ban HFSS Multibuy Offers
Major UK supermarkets face new restrictions on HFSS product promotions. Learn how the ban on multibuy deals aims to tackle childhood obesity and what it means for shoppers.
90s school shoe ritual sparks UK nostalgia debate
A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!
2025 on track to be UK's hottest year ever
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
UK bans junk food TV ads before 9pm watershed
A landmark UK ban on TV ads for unhealthy food before 9pm comes into force. Discover how this new regulation aims to protect children and shape public health policy.
Family finds travelling world cheaper than UK rent
Chloe and Connor Ellis sold their Barnsley home and are now globetrotting with their two young sons, discovering that exploring Southeast Asia costs less than monthly rent in the UK. Follow their journey.
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