Brussels’ War on Tobacco Masks an Assault on National Power

The European Union is preparing one of the most drastic measures in its recent history: the prohibition of cigarette filters and electronic cigarettes. The draft forms part of the EU’s position for the upcoming World Health Organization (WHO)...

10-15 minute bouts of walking is better for your cardiovascular health than shorter strolls

rnThe study analysed 33,560 adults aged between 40-79 years who walked less than 8000 steps a day and had no cardiovascular disease or cancer at baseline. rn Participants wore a research wristband for a week which measured not only how many steps...

WHO says mpox now detected in more countries, with 17 deaths in Africa over six weeks

(Reuters) -The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that 17 countries in Africa have experienced ongoing active transmission of mpox over the past six weeks, with 2,862 confirmed cases, including 17 deaths between September 14 and...

Spain’s over-65 drivers hit by new DGT rules – Here’s what’s really changing

Spain’s new DGT rules aim to keep older drivers like her safely behind the wheel with personalised restrictions instead of age-based bans. Credit : Halfpoint, Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), is...

UK health agency warns of rising clade Ib mpox cases across Europe & US

Daijiworld Media Network - London London, Oct 28: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has raised an alert over the detection of new cases of clade Ib mpox across several countries, including the UK, Portugal, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, and...

‘Mud on our hands; blood on his’: fury lingers one year after Spain’s deadly floods

The endless, sticky mud that coated the streets of Valencia, sucking at the boots of survivors and residents, is gone now. As are the jumbles of wrecked cars and the mountains of sodden, ruined belongings that had begun to stink in the humid...

Walking THIS way can lower your heart attack and stroke risk by two-thirds, improve cardiovascular health

A new study reveals that the duration of walking sessions significantly impacts cardiovascular health. Walking for 10-15 minutes continuously, rather than in short bursts, was found to reduce the risk of heart disease by two-thirds, even with the...

Health: Your latest prescription is to get outside

Virginia Davidson of Bridgton, Maine, paddles her kayak on Moose Pond, Oct. 13, 2021, in Bridgton, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Find a shady spot under a tree, take a breath of fresh air and call me in the morning....

TGI Fridays signs master franchise deals for India and Mexico

Sugarloaf TGIF Management, which manages the global TGI Fridays brand, has entered two master franchise agreements to expand the chain in India and Mexico. Under an agreement with USR Hospitality, TGI Fridays plans 51 locations across India....

The way you walk: 10–15 minute bouts of walking better for your cardiovascular health than shorter strolls

From: The University of Sydney An international study led by experts at the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain has found that longer periods of continuous walking are more beneficial to cardiovascular health than walking the...

Gun attack leaves two dead in Spanish Town

Members of the Major Investigations Division are investigating a double murder in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. There is little detail on the incident, but Radio Jamaica News was informed that the gun attack occurred along William Street on Monday...

Woman killed in mutlivehicle accident in Spanish Fork

An 85-year-old woman was killed in a multivehicle accident in Spanish Fork on Sunday. According to Spanish Fork police, a truck pulling a horse trailer was traveling westbound on U.S. 6 when it collided with several vehicles stopped at a red light...

Barcelona eye Victor Osimhen

Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly setting their sights on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski when the Polish forward’s contract expires next year. According to Mundo Deportivo correspondent...

Villager arrested after battle over vodka sends woman to hospital

A Villager was arrested after a battle over vodka sent a woman to the hospital. Michael David Pion, 60, who lives in the Katherine Villas in the Village of Caroline, was arrested on charges of battery and depriving use of 911 after deputies were...

ND Law Professor Jimmy Gurulé Discusses Exoneration Justice Clinic’s Work in Interview with Renowned Journalist Carmen Aristegui

Last week, ND Law Professor Jimmy Gurulé was interviewed by Carmen Aristegui, widely regarded as one of Mexico's most prominent journalists, to discuss the work of the Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) and the Program for the Defense of...

Unimontes launches free support program for gambling addiction

The initiative follows rising concern over gambling-related harm in Brazil, with experts citing increased addiction rates and associated mental health risks. By Shaan Khan The State University of Montes Claros (Unimontes) has launched a new...

Health officials issue warning as deadly disease reaches popular tourist hotspot: 'Really worrying'

There is no vaccine or medicine available to prevent it. by Robert CrowOctober 26, 2025 A popular Spanish resort town has been placed on alert after officials found mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus there. What's happening? The mosquitoes in...

Forget getting your 10,000 steps a day! One long walk better for heart health than short bursts, scientists discover

Hitting 10,000 steps a day is a popular fitness goal for millions. But a less time-consuming alternative may be more effective when it comes to losing weight, if new research is to be believed. Building steady 15 minute walks into your day could...

Long walks linked to improved heart health and longevity

By Gina Park, CNN (CNN) — Have you ever heard someone say that they like long walks on the beach? If so, they might have already uncovered one of the many secrets to longevity. Adults who walk for longer periods, which researchers defined as...

Continuous walking for 10-15 minutes could help inactive folks reduce risk of heart disease, new study says

Getting your steps in over longer periods may help reduce the risk of heart disease later in life, according to new research. Researchers from the University of Sydney and the Universidad Europea in Spain investigated the impact of walking on the...