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Former Home Secretary DAVID BLUNKETT says ordering the elderly to quarantine themselves is unfair

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When two hijacked jet liners flew into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in September 2001, killing many thousands of people, our civilisation faced a desperate crisis. Today, it does again. Comparing the Covid-19 coronavirus with terrorism might seem bizarre, but I believe there are close parallels.  After the 9/11 attacks, it was … Read more

Ordering a diet drink with your fries ‘could lead to weight gain’

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Choosing to have diet drinks with your meals could lead to weight gain, scientists believe. Many people choose beverages with artificial sweeteners, rather than the ‘full-fat’ sugar versions. But research found that when consumed with a carbohydrate, such as fries, the body’s metabolism is impaired. The brain’s ability to perceive sweet taste also changed, which, … Read more

Expectant fathers treating Edinburgh NHS maternity ward ‘like hotel’ by ordering takeaways

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Expectant fathers are accused of treating an NHS maternity ward ‘like a hotel’ by sharing beds with their partners and ordering takeaways – leaving mothers too embarrassed to breastfeed New mothers said to be too embarrassed to breastfeed because so many men Staff at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary say their ability to deliver care is impacted … Read more