Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died at the age of 100. He served as America's top diplomat and national security adviser during the Nixon and Ford administrations. Despite leaving office in the mid-1970s, he continued to be consulted by generations of leaders for decades. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: … [Read more...]
Fast food: Bad for your brain?: BBC News Review
The story : Ultra-processed food affects people’s mental abilities. That’s according to a new study in Australia which found older people were affected negatively by things like fast food and fizzy drinks. Meanwhile, research in the UK found almost 75% of calories in school lunches come from ultra-processed food. Health experts have called for there to be a limit on this type … [Read more...]
Social media and teenage health ⏲️ 6 Minute English
What are the risks of social media to teenage health and what can be done about them? Beth and Neil discuss this and teach you some useful English vocabulary. 👇👇👇 ❓❓❓ This week's question: What percentage of 13 to 24-year-olds use Snapchat? a) 70% b) 80% c) 90% [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and a free programme transcript here 👉 … [Read more...]
Student mental health: Depressed and living in a bubble of one – BBC News
More than 50% of students in the UK say their mental health has declined since the Covid pandemic began, a survey suggests. Many told the National Union of Students (NUS) they had suffered stress, loneliness, anxiety and depression. Shaakir and Klaudia share their experiences. For information and support visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline. Please subscribe HERE … [Read more...]
Britain must diet, say top health officials: BBC News Review
Health officials have called on the food industry to cut the calorie content of their products to help combat obesity. Public Health England has set the target of a 20% reduction by 2024 for restaurant, retailers and manufacturers. If it isn’t achieved, the government has said legislation is an option. [Cover image: GETTY IMAGES] Vocabulary: drive organised attempt to achieve … [Read more...]
How harmful can ultra-processed foods be for us? – BBC News
The impact of ultra-processed foods like crisps, bread and cereals is a "ticking timebomb" to our health, a leading scientist has said. The BBC’s Panorama programme has been investigating the impact of ultra-processed foods with the help of identical twins on very different diets. The effect on their health was clear after just two weeks. Please subscribe here: … [Read more...]
Blood test for more than 50 cancers ‘shows promise’ in study – BBC News
A blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer has shown real promise in a major medical trial, researchers say. The test correctly revealed two out of every three cancers among 5,000 people who had visited their GP with suspected symptoms, in England or Wales. In 85% of those positive cases, it also pinpointed the original site of cancer. Please subscribe here: … [Read more...]
Republican Kevin McCarthy forced out as Speaker of the US House of Representatives – BBC News
House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been ousted after a right-wing revolt on his backbench. Mr McCarthy was removed as leader of the Republican majority in the lower chamber of Congress in a 216-210 vote. Ultra-conservative frustration over his leadership boiled over at the weekend when he struck a deal with Senate Democrats to fund government agencies. … [Read more...]
Affirmative action: US Supreme Court overturns race-based college admissions – BBC News
The US Supreme Court has ruled that race can no longer be considered a factor in university admissions. The landmark ruling changes decades-old US policies on so-called affirmative action, also known as positive discrimination. It is one of the most contentious issues in US education. Affirmative action first made its way into policy in the 1960s, and has been defended as a … [Read more...]
Wagner mercenaries say they control key Russian city as convoy heads towards Moscow – BBC News
Wagner mercenaries have taken control of a Russian city key to their war effort in Ukraine, with a convoy of their troops reportedly on route to Moscow. Rostov-on-Don, near the Ukraine border, is seemingly under Wagner control, after their leader Yevgeny Prigozhin called for a rebellion against the army. Key military facilities in the city of Voronezh - which is halfway … [Read more...]