British American Tobacco has written off £25billion from the value of its US cigarette business due to people switching to smokeless alternatives and tough trading conditions. Chief executive Tadeu Marroco said it is assessing both the “value and useful economic lives” of its US cigarette brands, which include Lucky Strike, Newport, Pall Mall and Camel. BAT believes they will only […]
Read moreA recent study demonstrated the safety of cilostazol in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but did not demonstrate any efficacy in preventing disease progression. However, after administration of cilostazol, the blood concentrations of the albumin and β-amyloid complex (albumin-Aβ complex) increased in the treated patients compared with those receiving placebo. This finding indicates that cilostazol may promote the clearance […]
Read moreONE of the brightest objects in the night sky is going to vanish before our eyes next week. The iconic Betelgeuse star will disappear from sight due to an extremely rare "occultation" – and you'll be able to see it with the naked eye. Betelgeuse is a supergiant star known for its bright and vivid red appearance. But it will […]
Read moreLoose Women panel discuss the price of care homes More than three quarters of over-45s see this as a real danger because local authority support in England is means tested and councils will only step in once assets fall below £23,250. That’s an incredibly low level and even then councils only offer partial support. All assets including savings, investments and […]
Read moreSusannah Constantine shares tips for saving money doing laundry Greg Wilson, founder and CEO of Quotezone.co.uk, said: “Many people are completely unaware of the consequences of air drying clothing inside their homes. “Using air dryers, radiators and heated drying racks indoors may seem like a good idea during the winter months, but it can pose a serious health risk. “Wet […]
Read moreJeremy Hunt hails UK growth as he unveils autumn statement Jeremy Hunt has been urged to simplify tax rules for the self-employed after research found that swathes are considering ditching their 9-5 jobs. Almost a quarter of workers have said they are considering working for themselves amid the continued boom in flexible working patterns that exploded during the coronavirus lockdowns. […]
Read moreDaily Express shares how to remove limescale from showerhead While bathroom cleaning is often on most cleaning to-do lists, removing shower head limescale is often not. With this in mind, households may be surprised to learn that shower heads could be harbouring a lot of bacteria. Minerals like limescale in the water will build up over time and provide a […]
Read moreFor patients with Meniere disease (MD), surgical labyrinthectomy (SL) is efficient and safe, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology. Valentine Léonard, from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium, and colleagues conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 25 patients with disabling and drug-resistant MD who underwent SL performed by a single surgeon. […]
Read moreThe Reserve Bank of Australia left its cash rate unchanged at a 12-year high in the final meeting of the year as the impact of the more recent rate hikes continue to flow through the economy. The policy board of the RBA, governed by Michele Bullock, decided to maintain the cash rate target at 4.35 percent. The RBA board also […]
Read moreThe COVID inquiry has already made plenty of headlines, revealing the inner workings of the government and its many personalities during the pandemic. But other than gripping television, what can we ultimately expect from this exercise? People who feel they have been negatively affected by the response to the pandemic may hope for the inquiry to lead to sanctions against […]
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