Thinktank warns against wholesale switch to working from home and raises fears over lost productivity in capital Office workers in central London are spending on …
Scientists find high levels of microplastics in wastewater from unnamed UK plant – and in air surrounding facility Recycling has been promoted by the plastics …
Exclusive: Fossil fuel companies register drop in value after litigation or unfavourable judgments Climate litigation poses a financial risk to fossil fuel companies because it …
Co-author says UK’s oldest form of social housing could be part of solution to care crisis Poor, older people living in almshouses enjoy longer lives …
Groundbreaking analysis by One Earth is first to quantify economic burden caused by individual companies The world’s top fossil fuel companies owe at least $281bn …
Groundbreaking analysis by One Earth is first to quantify economic burden caused by individual companies The world’s top fossil fuel companies owe at least $209bn …
Possible interventions include default smaller portions and prominently displaying low-calorie foods Food delivery apps could help tackle the obesity crisis by making lower-calorie options more …
Average of £1,375 spent annually on heavier patients as government faces scrutiny for policy failures Obese patients cost the NHS twice as much as those …
Report says giving semaglutide once a week gave ‘historically unprecedented’ results Nearly half of children who were assigned the “skinny jab” lost enough weight to …
History of obesity increases risk of early death by a third regardless of current weight, according to study on ‘weight scarring’ Previously obese people who …
Decades-long study involving over 250,000 Swedish men establishes strong link to risk of fatal prostate cancer Men who put on 2st (12.7kg) before turning 30 …
Report finds economic benefit to UK rose by a third in three years, making overseas students a significant contributor to economy The economic benefit international …
West Yorkshire research shows women and girls affected ‘on daily basis by misogyny and harassment’ Women should be involved in the design and maintenance of …
Overlooked animals vital for alpine ecosystems could lose most of their habitat and disappear, research suggests Invertebrates living in the cool meltwater rivers of the …
‘Potential neuro-signatures of consciousness’ observed in unresponsive patients at time of death, scientists say Some recall bright lights at the end of a tunnel, feeling …
Promotion of anti-ageing product is illegal because it is a prescription-only medicine Nine in 10 beauty clinics are breaking the law by advertising Botox, new …
Study provides best evidence yet to suggest hearing aids could mitigate potential impact of hearing loss on dementia Wearing hearing aids could help cut the …
An analysis that was the basis of a highly criticized recommendation from Florida’s surgeon general cautioning young men against getting the COVID-19 vaccine omitted information …
Women hit worst by mental health strains, with more domestic and caring duties amid Covid lockdowns ‘I struggled to cope’: over-50s in UK describe Covid’s …
Many blue flag beaches were covered in waste, and Brighton was among the worst-hit, Lib Dem report shows England’s most celebrated beaches faced 8,500 hours …
Inefficient use of nitrogen-based fertilisers lead to ammonia being released, creating harmful particles that can traverse through the air and into our lungs, says scientist
Swabs collected from hospitalised people found microbes shared with pets at home showing same antibiotic resistance Healthy dogs and cats could be passing on multidrug-resistant …
Neurodegenerative disease diagnosed in 9% of players in Sweden’s top men’s division compared with 6% of control sample Footballers are 50% more likely to develop …
Exclusive: Leeds University research reports desperation, hair loss and intrusive thoughts as medics struggle with staff shortages NHS junior doctors suffer panic attacks and feelings …
Data from more than 60,000 Britons suggests plant-rich diet may help regardless of person’s genetic risk A Mediterranean diet of nuts, seafood, whole grains and …
Research finds ‘motherhood penalty’ is greater than 40 years ago, with mothers making 69% of fathers’ wages The pay gap between mothers and fathers with …
If adopted, shake-up of 1967 Abortion Act would scrap rule that two doctors must approve termination Nurses and midwives should be able to approve abortions, …
Research compared development of children of heterosexual couples with those of lesbian and gay parents The children of same-sex couples fare just as well, if …
Campaigners urge exam boards to diversify English literature set texts to challenge rising misogyny Only 2% of GCSE students study a book written by a …
Offering places by proximity results in selection of pupils from more affluent households, say researchers Disadvantaged children are suffering “geographic exclusion” from England’s best state …
Analysis says hundreds of animals are contaminated with dangerous compounds linked to cancer and other health problems Hundreds of animal species across the globe from …
US will have its experts try to understand unknown objects, including broader policy implications, says John Kirby Sign up to receive First Thing – our …
Researchers find long-term exposure to even relatively low levels raises risk of depression and anxiety Long-term exposure to even comparatively low levels of air pollution …
Richest have gained similar amount over same period, reflecting differing impacts of inflation The UK’s least affluent households have almost £40 a month less spare …
Research reveals attitudes that could be contributing to the 1.6% charge rate in rape cases Government-funded researchers have uncovered “striking” evidence that rape myths – …