UK Could Be More Active Plans to make Britons more physically active have been outlined today by the nation's health advisors. Work Stress 'Harming Hearts' A study of Whitehall civil servants has uncovered the biological mechanisms created by work stress that harm heart health, scienti... Pre-teens Drinking Alcohol Youngsters aged under 13 are drinking alcohol to get drunk, a national survey of drinking attitudes has revealed today.
Millions 'Spend More Than Income' Five million people, or one in 10 adults, spend more than they earn on a monthly basis, according to financial comparison website ... Men 'Drink Far More Than Women'... Men are drinking twice as much alcohol as women, figures for 2006 suggest. Price Comparison Sites Face Probe The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is considering a crackdown on websites that compare insurance products, the BBC has learned... 9m Brits No Pension Over nine million Britons have no pension provision but somehow expect to retire at the age of 62. Caffeine 'Cuts Cancer Risk' Women who drink caffeinated coffee may have a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, a new study suggests. Web Food Games 'Target Kids' Internet games created by junk food manufacturers are targeting children to attract them to their brands, campaigners claimed toda... Mobiles Linked to Disturbed Sleep Using a mobile phone before going to bed could stop you getting a decent night's sleep, research suggests. Coffee 'Raises Miscarriage Risk' Pregnant women should consider avoiding caffeine say researchers who found even moderate consumption in early pregnancy raises the... A Plea From CALM Campaign Against Living Miserably
MPs Question Queerupnorth Funding Cut Arts Council England has announced plans to end its annual funding of queerupnorth in March 2008.
UK 'Growing More Prejudiced' Over half of Britons believe the nation has become more racially prejudiced in the last five years, a survey suggests. Pregnancy Supplements Questioned Pregnant women may boost their babies' health more by taking multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMN) than iron and folic acid... |
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