Russians have been warned to limit their vodka consumption after receiving the Sputnik V jab, as the country registered the world’s first vaccine for animals. The head of the Gamaleya Research Institute, which created Russia’s coronavirus vaccine, has said Russians should not drink more than one and a half shots of vodka a day if … Read more
Fizzy drinks tax helped us cut our sugar intake by 10% a year after it was introduced as experts hail the policy as a ‘win-win’ Findings from a study by the University of Cambridge found tax was effective Shoppers used healthier alternatives to full-fat fizzy drinks after sugar tax Households found to have consumed ten … Read more
Eton College loses HALF its Oxbridge offers as top universities try to boost intake from state schools Oxford and Cambridge universities have reduced Eton intake from 99 to 48 The universities have boosted their intake of state school-educated students An Etonian parent said the school has ‘taken its eye off the ball’ with admissions By … Read more
A million more are hitting the bottle: Huge swathe of drinkers have increased their alcohol intake to dangerous levels during Covid-19 pandemic, poll shows More than 2.5million people are downing more than 50 units of alcohol a week Rise was recorded across all age groups, but largest increase was in 55 to 64 Harmful drinking … Read more
Rod Stewart has cut back on his alcohol consumption and taken up boxing after embarking on a lifestyle overhaul following a recent knee and ankle procedure. The music legend, 76, recently endured a £8,000 ankle fusion surgery and a full knee replacement after years of playing football took a toll on his body. He said he … Read more
If you want to live longer and feel younger you should consider skipping a meal a day, a study suggests. Researchers found restricting calories by a third in rats enhanced their immune systems, slashed inflammation and delayed the onset of age-related diseases. While the benefits of eating less on lifespan have long been established, the study … Read more