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New online tool launched to get children cycling in bid to tackle obesity
TV presenter Helen Skelton is a supporter of the campaign and is calling for more parents to get out on their bikes with...
Reducing meat consumption and eating more veg may help prevent obesity
Cutting back on meat and eating more vegetables could help prevent obesity among the middle-aged and elderly, a study suggests. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243494.Reducing_meat_consumption_and_eating_more_veg_may_help_prevent_obesity/
Cheap drugs that could prevent dementia after stroke to be tested in new trial
Hundreds of UK patients to take part in testing that could yield ‘huge breakthrough’. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243495.Cheap_drugs_that_could_prevent_dementia_after_stroke_to_be_tested_in_new_trial/
New broadband advertising rules take effect
Providers can no longer advertise ‘up to’ speeds available to as little as 10% of customers. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243496.New_broadband_advertising_rules_take_effect/
Longer GP appointments needed to tackle loneliness
Doctors are calling for an end to 10-minute GP appointments as part of a strategy to tackle Scotland’s “loneliness epidemic". . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243497.Longer_GP_appointments_needed_to_tackle_loneliness/
Countries behind cyber attacks face being ‘named and shamed’ by UK
The UK will take “necessary and proportionate action” to respond to online interference in elections as part of the Government’s approach to policing...
Legal firm acting for Manchester Arena family urges end to inquest delays
HM Senior Coroner for Manchester Nigel Meadows has said the full inquest could not be held due to the ongoing criminal inquiry. ....
I get it, Home Secretary tells police
Sajid Javid will use his first major speech since his appointment to offer an olive branch to rank-and-file personnel. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243499.I_get_it__Home_Secretary_tells_police/
Donald Trump’s visit could be extended for golf trip
Donald Trump’s visit to the UK could be extended in order for him to play a round of golf. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243502.Donald_Trump___s_visit_could_be_extended_for_golf_trip/
Boris Johnson cautious over Brexit Bank Holiday proposals
The Foreign Secretary made clear he was wary of attempting to ‘impose a celebration’ on voters. . http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/16243503.Boris_Johnson_cautious_over_Brexit_Bank_Holiday_proposals/
