9 d. ago Survey reveals top 20 home maintenance tasks Brits neglect, risking costly repairs

A study of 2,000 homeowners found that millions of people are avoiding vital home maintenance jobs, such as replacing showerheads and servicing boilers.

Society

2 w. ago Prescription pill taken by 9million is linked to devastating motor neurone disease, researchers find

A study involving more than 6,000 people has revealed that four types of commonly prescribed drugs could raise the risk of deadly motor neurone disease.

Science

3 w. ago Dieselgate pollution killed 16,000 people in UK, study estimates

Experts decry lack of UK government action and warn a further 6,000 early deaths could occurThe excess pollution emitted as a result of the Dieselgate scandal has killed about 16,000 people in the UK and caused 30,000 cases of asthma in children, according to a new analysis. A further 6,000 premature deaths will occur in coming years without action, the researchers said.The Dieselgate scandal erupted in 2015 when diesel cars were found to be emitting far more toxic air pollution on the roads than when they passed regulatory tests, due to the use of illegal “defeat devices”. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Social media giants 'more likely to suppress women's health content over men's'

A study of 4,000 people found nearly three quarters of those aged 18-34 are turning to social media to educate themselves about male and female health, but many struggle to find what they need

Politics

3 w. ago Social media suppresses women's health content more than men's, Brits say

A study of 4,000 people conducted by OnePoll on behalf of hygiene and health company Essity found that three quarters of young adults use social media to educate themselves about male and female health but struggle to find what they need.

Politics

4 w. ago 'Annoying' plane passenger habits include kids kicking seat and loud talkers

A study of 2,000 airline passengers found that people using devices without headphones, talking too loudly, and taking ages to put their bags in the overhead lockers were some of the biggest irritations

Politics