A genetically engineered probiotic bacterium, designed to release a glucose-lowering hormone in response to high blood sugar, performed similarly to Ozempic in animal studies. It is expected to be available in the US as a health supplement within two years.
Veteran Sri Lankan cricket coach Sumith Fernando, 62, has died following a physical altercation with young players over drinking water at a Colombo sports facility. A 17-year-old school cricketer was arrested in connection with the incident.
The UK's current drought in the south, despite 1998 Met Office warnings of summer drying in the south, highlights water companies' negligence in prioritizing profits over infrastructure like reservoirs.
The current celebration of 'mess' in fashion, beauty, and homes, with its aesthetic glorification of imperfection, contrasts with the persistent unacceptability of genuine, uncurated life messiness, such as financial struggles or emotional turmoil, highlighting a societal disconnect between performed and real imperfection.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has used new powers to order Westminster council to scrap a draft policy that would ban new pubs and bars in Soho and the West End, restrict operating hours, and ban vertical drinking.
Westminster council faces backlash over a draft licensing policy discouraging vertical drinking and bar service in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from the London mayor and hospitality leaders.
Downing Street has pledged to stop local councils from restricting bar ordering and standing up while drinking in pubs, following Westminster council's draft licensing policy proposals for areas like Soho.
Westminster council's draft licensing policy recommends banning 'vertical drinking' and ordering at the bar in Soho and the West End, drawing criticism from London Mayor Sadiq Khan, hospitality figures, and licensing experts.
Ben Stokes argues cricket's drinking culture is deeply ingrained across all levels, not just in England, amidst recent disciplinary issues and stricter ECB alcohol guidelines.
A parliamentary inquiry into Labor's gambling legislation heard allegations that problem gamblers received cocaine and sex workers, which Sportsbet and Tabcorp denied.
Gold medal-winning swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from Swimming Australia's leadership group after missing the final night of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to drink instead of supporting teammates.
Benjamin Lewis, 48, fascinated by vampires and blood, was detained in a hospital after leaving stolen sheep and deer corpses at New Forest churches, frightening parishioners and farmers. DNA evidence led to his arrest for religiously aggravated harassment and theft.
As UK temperatures exceed 30C, experts advise on diet changes to manage heat. Tips include opting for protein sources that require less cooking or produce less body heat, increasing hydration through water-rich foods, and understanding that warm drinks can be as effective as cold ones for cooling.
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel Can Nothing Save Us?, set in Trump-era America and shaped by Las Vegas, accelerationism and his own health routine. He also reflects on addiction, family, aging and the limits of the internet.
A report based on a survey of 190 MPs and staff reveals Westminster's enduring "alcohol-soaked workplace" culture, driven by free drinks, loneliness, and career advancement. Incidents like drink spiking and excessive consumption highlight concerns, prompting calls for policy changes.
Tony Bartlett was jailed for life with an 18-year minimum for murdering his four-week-old son, Atticus, in Chard, Somerset, in July 2022. Intoxicated after a night out, Bartlett fatally injured the baby in a "sudden fit of anger."
Brazil's São Francisco River diversion project, designed to bring water to 12 million people in the drought-prone sertão, faces criticism for its uneven benefits. Displaced communities, like Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva's, still lack basic water access despite living near the new infrastructure, highlighting the human cost of large-scale development.
The brother of British tourist Simone White, who died from methanol poisoning in Laos, expressed frustration over authorities' failure to charge anyone. White was one of six people who died after drinking free shots at Nana Backpacker Hostel in Vang Vieng in November 2024.
Refugees and asylum seekers on Nauru face severe food and water insecurity, with many skipping meals despite Australia spending over $9m per person last financial year. A new ASRC survey reveals the $260 fortnightly payment is insufficient for basic needs amid high import costs and poor conditions.
Virginia Tech research reveals nanoplastics, tiny plastic fragments, can strengthen bacterial biofilms and activate viruses in drinking water systems. This makes harmful microbes more resistant to disinfection, posing a challenge for water treatment and public health by fostering "superbugs" and increasing maintenance complexity.
Comedian Eric Lampaert recounts losing his memory for 18 months, a period he calls 'the event,' and his subsequent journey of self-discovery and regaining his identity. His new show, 'Zero Minus One,' explores this profound experience.
A growing number of consumers, particularly younger ones, are opting to chill red wine, challenging traditional serving temperatures. This trend is driven by warmer weather and a desire for more refreshing, less heavy wine experiences.
A Chinese court ordered three men to pay over 100,000 yuan to the family of a friend, surnamed Gao, who died after an all-night drinking and gaming session in Urumqi. The group played mahjong and billiards, consuming alcohol from 9 PM to 6 AM before Gao's death.
England cricket players are now advised to abstain from alcohol the day before and after matches as part of new behavioral guidelines. A midnight curfew remains in effect, with players needing to inform management if out after 10 PM and avoid public intoxication or social media posts about alcohol.
