
Non-sugar sweeteners don't help reduce body fat, WHO says
Non-sugar sweeteners do not provide any long-term benefits for adults or children seeking to lose body fat, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a newly released guideline Monday.
Tue May 16 2023

Caffeine could reduce body fat and type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
However, this effect may only be apparent in individuals with a certain genetic predisposition.
Fri Mar 24 2023

Passive smoking can increase weight, decrease school grades in children, finds new study
A recent US study has found that children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to show increased levels of body fat, and decreased levels of cognitive ability.
Sun Jan 31 2016

Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases obesity risk later
Putting on too much weight during pregnancy leads to greater body fat and extra pounds that are not lost even seven years after giving birth.
Sat Oct 24 2015

A pre-breakfast workout burns more body fat
If you're trying to lose weight, opt for a morning workout routine: researchers say that you can burn 20 percent more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach.
Tue Jan 29 2013

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child
According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025