The United Kingdom’s new tax on sugary drinks came into effect on Friday, but residents remain divided about the tax’s impact. While many proponents of the so-called sugar tax have
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After decades of what many say has been insufficient support for autistic citizens, the French government is launching a €340 million plan to help provide basic education and care for
In an effort to prevent future illnesses, Estonia has launched a programme to provide 100,000 of its 1.3 million residents with free genetic testing and counselling services. The move has
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Scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotics that shows promise in treating superbug MRSA, which is resistant to conventional antibiotics. Led by researchers at Brown University and Rhode Island
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Results of a 44-year-long study suggest that cardiovascular fitness in middle age lowers women’s risk of developing dementia later in life. These findings are the most recent in a growing
Warnings on cigarette packs may cause smokers to think more positively about smoking
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A research article published yesterday in PLOS One has cast doubt on the psychology behind graphic warning labels on cigarette packs, as such labels have not been shown to negatively