69 m. ago Weight loss jabs in obese children can help avoid mealtime rows, study says

Liraglutide is found to have beneficial impact on weight and families report reduced conflicts around foodGiving obese children weight loss jabs works and could help avoid arguments over mealtimes, according to research.Clinicians treating very obese children at a hospital in Sweden analysed whether liraglutide injections could be used as well as diet and lifestyle changes to increase weight loss. Continue reading...

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87 m. ago Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi needed urgent surgery after collision with post

The Nigeria international sustained an abdominal injury late in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Leicester.

Events

1 hour ago Smart scales and special clinics to help thousands of obese children lose weight

NHS England says the ‘game-changing tool’ is being rolled out at specialist clinics where staff can monitor and provide ongoing weight-loss help.

Politics

2 h. ago O’Hare lands last blow on Bristol City as Sheffield United barrel into playoff final

For a side with such a horrendous record in the EFL playoffs, the way Sheffield United coasted through their semi-final’s two legs into the Championship’s showpiece game at Wembley did little to suggest they are a team with a hoodoo hanging over their heads.In many ways, history is stacked against the Blades: nine previous attempts at the playoffs, five semi-final defeats and four heartbreaking final losses. But if there was one crumb of comfort for manager Chris Wilder and his side in missing out on automatic promotion with a couple of games to spare, it was the fact that they had time to regather themselves and prepare for the playoffs. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sheffield United crush Bristol City and can now end 100 years of hurt at Wembley

SHEFFIELD UNITED 3-0 BRISTOL CITY (6-0): The Blades put the disappointment of missing out on automatic promotion behind them with a thumping win to secure a place in the Championship play-off final

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2 h. ago A Bay Area teenager took his life while being blackmailed. Now four people have been arrested 7,000 miles away

Three years after the heartbreaking suicide of a California teenager, authorities have arrested four men in West Africa in connection with an international financial sextortion scheme that targeted thousands of minors around the world.

Events

3 h. ago New ‘spy scales’ rolled out by NHS to remotely monitor weight of severely obese kids

Families told to get kids to stand on the scales at home which they cannot see a reading from - and if they're too heavy then the NHS will be in touch

Politics

3 h. ago Neighbour drove couple out of their dream home by using power tools at night and playing loud music during 'sustained' harassment campaign, court hears

Special needs worker Wendy Lau threw stones, banged on the wall in the early hours of the morning and pointed a CCTV camera at Abigail Beckett's new house, a judge was told.

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3 h. ago The seemingly small health symptoms doctors say you shouldn’t ignore

With modern trends of overworking, poor sleep routines, or general life stress, exacerbating a wide variety of symptoms, Mike Bedigan spoke to two medical professionals about the ones that they think you really should be getting a second opinion on

Science

3 h. ago Jamie Carragher makes Aston Villa Champions League prediction at expense of Chelsea

Blues have a 56.3% chance of qualifying for the Champions League

Sport

4 h. ago The twisted 'urges' that drive female teachers to sleep with teenage boy students

I'm sitting across from an attractive, well-spoken, successful career woman. An award-winning teacher.

Society

4 h. ago Teenager in wheelchair suffers 'serious injury' after being hit by e

The collision left the teenage boy, who is in a wheelchair, in hospital

Events

4 h. ago Erling Haaland makes worrying comment as he gives reason for Man City struggles

Manchester City have fallen off a cliff this season and Erling Haaland has suggested that their desire has not been there as they battle to simply make the Champions League

Politics

4 h. ago Essex tailenders frustrate Yorkshire to salvage Championship draw at Chelmsford

Matt Critchley (75 off 246 balls) and Michael Pepper (68 off 229) occupied the crease for a combined total of almost 10 hours.

Politics

5 h. ago Champions League race predictions update after Newcastle beat Chelsea and Man City drop points

Gunners are all but certain to avoid being dragged into the mix

Sport

5 h. ago It’s not just more babies, Republicans are pushing idea one parent should ditch work and stay at home with the kids

White House aides discussing handing families money for each child they have and removing federal tax credits for day care

Politics

5 h. ago The truth about matcha – and whether it’s healthier than coffee

Matcha is touted for a range of potential health benefits, but there’s a catch

Politics

6 h. ago Elusive Felix Sturm vs Arthur Abraham fight mooted in Germany

The German former champions are edging closer to a long-awaited showdown

Politics

6 h. ago Mason Greenwood sends Champions League message amid shock Man United reunion links

Manchester United winger Mason Greenwood left Old Trafford on a permanent transfer last summer to join Ligue 1 club Marseille

Sport

6 h. ago Rachael Blackmore brings legendary career to end in shock retirement announcement

Over 16 years Blackmore achieved numerous firsts, including winning the Grand National, Cheltenham Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle as well as landing a SPOTY award

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