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Targeting arterial stiffening ‘may provide benefits for later brain health’

Targeting arterial stiffening ‘may provide benefits for later brain health’

Scientists say medical interventions and changes of lifestyle made earlier in life could help to slow down arterial stiffening.

YouTube removes talkRadio’s channel from its platform

YouTube removes talkRadio’s channel from its platform

The Google-owned video platform has not yet confirmed why the channel was removed.

Doctor who ‘helped shape modern kidney care’ dies of Covid-19

Doctor who ‘helped shape modern kidney care’ dies of Covid-19

Tributes have been made to Professor Donal O’Donoghue.

UK set for double-dip recession as lockdown 3.0 follows weak end to 2020 – BCC

UK set for double-dip recession as lockdown 3.0 follows weak end to 2020 – BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce said 79% of hospitality and catering firms reported falling sales in the fourth quarter of last year.

Honda pauses productions at Swindon plant

Honda pauses productions at Swindon plant

The plant also had a pause last month.

Gavin Williamson has got ‘a lot wrong’, says former Ofsted chief

Gavin Williamson has got ‘a lot wrong’, says former Ofsted chief

Sir Michael Wilshaw says headteachers considered legal action over the planned return of primary schools in England.

Liz Bonnin says she is ‘broken’ after losing her mother to coronavirus

Liz Bonnin says she is ‘broken’ after losing her mother to coronavirus

She praised the ‘extraordinary’ care given by NHS doctors and nurses.

Chancellor offers £4.6bn lifeline for high street firms

Chancellor offers £4.6bn lifeline for high street firms

However, business leaders have warned it is ‘only a sticking plaster’ for immediate problems, and more financial measures will be needed.

Independent food banks at risk of closure due to new coronavirus strain

Independent food banks at risk of closure due to new coronavirus strain

The Independent Food Aid Network said emergency food parcels cannot address worsening poverty and distribution could aid the spread of the virus.

Royal garden parties cancelled for 2021

Royal garden parties cancelled for 2021

The social events are attended by tens of thousands of guests each year.

Covid: How can the country come out of lockdown?

Covid: How can the country come out of lockdown?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said hospitals were under more pressure than at any time since the start of the pandemic.

Trump not allowed Scottish golf trip to avoid inauguration, Sturgeon warns

Trump not allowed Scottish golf trip to avoid inauguration, Sturgeon warns

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Scotland’s travel ban applies to Donald Trump amid speculation he is planning a golf trip during the inauguration.

Keep Christmas decorations up till February like in the Middle Ages, experts say

Keep Christmas decorations up till February like in the Middle Ages, experts say

English Heritage has appealed to the public to keep decorations up until Candlemas.

World’s most threatened ape species ‘in more trouble than previously thought’

World’s most threatened ape species ‘in more trouble than previously thought’

The rare primate was already critically endangered from the moment it was first identified in 2017.

Pre-Raphaelite paintings welcomed back to art gallery

Pre-Raphaelite paintings welcomed back to art gallery

The works had been on loan to other galleries.

Lockdown 3.0 set to plunge UK back into recession, warn experts

Lockdown 3.0 set to plunge UK back into recession, warn experts

JP Morgan predicts the economy will fall by 2.5% between January and March.

Step up to the challenge in aid of the Prince’s Trust – say Steps

Step up to the challenge in aid of the Prince’s Trust – say Steps

The Prince’s Trust is asking people to take up its Future Steps challenge to help improve their fitness and raise money for the charity.

Health minister warns of effect of ‘subcontinental eating habits’ on Covid fight

Health minister warns of effect of ‘subcontinental eating habits’ on Covid fight

Lord Bethell was responding to independent crossbencher Lord Singh of Wimbledon in a question about tackling obesity.

Tech firms pledge to help with data and device access for students in lockdown

Tech firms pledge to help with data and device access for students in lockdown

Subsidised mobile data is already being issued to some pupils.

Many long Covid patients unable to work half a year later – study

Many long Covid patients unable to work half a year later – study

Researchers are still finding out about the long-lasting effects seen in some patients.

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