A new home insurer which is set to launch soon is promising to reward its customers for using smart home technology. Hiro, which is currently taking pre-registrations and boldly claims it will be ‘the most technologically advanced insurer on the planet.’ It says the main difference between itself and other insurers is that customers who … Read more
Singing to a premature baby during a visit to the hospital can help reduce mum’s anxiety and help them bond with their child before they come home, study found. Researchers from the University of Helsinki observed 24 mothers who sang or hummed to their baby while holding them during skin-to-skin contact in hospital. When a … Read more
The Mail’s campaign to plant thousands of trees across Britain receives a huge boost today as ministers pledge £3.9million to plant more trees in towns and along rivers to reduce the risk of flooding. The funding will help Boris Johnson’s Government reach its target of planting 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of trees every year across … Read more
Online shopping giant Amazon has launched an ‘eco-friendly’ platform on its website in a bid to reduce the amount of packaging sent to customers as well as minimising its carbon footprint. The world’s biggest online retailer unveiled the Climate Pledge Friendly in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, claiming the new programme will make … Read more
Indoor mask mandates can lower coronavirus transmission rates by nearly half, a new study suggests. Researchers in Canada found that requiring people to wear face coverings was associated with a 25 percent or larger weekly reduction in new cases of COVID-19. Additionally, in the first few weeks after mandates were implemented Ontario, the most populous … Read more
An Australian nutritionist has revealed how to avoid inflaming your digestive system by eating the right food every day. Susie Burrell, from Sydney, said there are a number of anti-inflammatory foods that should be consumed regularly – including fresh fruit, leafy green vegetables, nuts and legumes. The mother-of-two said inflammation is the body’s natural response … Read more
Test yourself for coronavirus every morning: Daily swab sample as you brush your teeth could reduce need for social distancing, health minister predicts Lord Bethell says the Government is exploring ways for everyone to get daily test People could safely stop social distancing without fear of putting others at risk But he claimed Britain will … Read more
Veterans in military homes are to be evicted in bid to reduce size of the MoD’s married quarters estate Annington Homes owns freehold for affected properties in England and Wales There have been 350 properties across 14 former barracks affected Residents received eviction notice on September 9, saying lease would end by March 2021 By … Read more
Student, 20 with natural 34J breasts is crowdfunding for £5,000 surgery to reduce them to D-cup after NHS refused despite ‘constant’ back pain Amber Roach, 20, suffers severe back pain as a result of her large 34J breasts The student says she is unable to play sport or walk down the street easily She wants … Read more
French Open forced to reduce number of fans allowed in by more than half to 5,000 per day as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Paris Initially 11,500 spectators a day were to be admitted under strict conditions But that has now been reduced to 5,000 as cases of Covid-19 continue to rise The fans … Read more