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ill only lead to increased black market trade of tobacco products. The government has assured that strict enforcement measures will be put in place to prevent this. Dr Ahmed Jamsheed, the country’s health minister, said: “We must take radical measures to protect our youth from the harms of tobacco. This is a bold step in… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A butterfly was spotted after 53 years Conservationists in France were astonished to spot a rare butterfly, one that had not been seen in the country for 53 years.  Known as the white-mantled wainscot, the butterfly was last seen in 1972 in France. But this September, Pierre Oger encountered the species on the island of… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

A recent study conducted by King’s College London has found that visiting galleries may have a positive impact on health by reducing stress levels and inflammation. The research involved 50 volunteers who were split into two groups – one visited a gallery while the other group viewed reproductions of artwork in a non-gallery setting. Participants’… Continue reading ‘Art is good for you’: how going to a gallery can boost our health

mental problems, evidence suggests The burden of mental illness in the US has decreased in recent years, a new study indicates.  The report, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, analysed data from the national healthcare surveys between 2015 and 2023. It found that the prevalence of serious psychological distress and major depression dropped from 4.8% to… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

In Bermondsey, south London, a unique care home designed to combat social isolation and provide affordable housing for the elderly has been named the best new building in the UK. Appleby Blue, a modern adaptation of a traditional almshouse, features 59 apartments with rent caps, along with a community center and rooftop gardens. Created by… Continue reading ‘Hopeful and imaginative’: introducing the UK’s ‘best’ new building

class=”half-and-half__content”> UK’s first rooftop solar experiment a success An experiment to install rooftop solar panels on London homes – the first of its kind in the UK – is proving successful in cutting carbon emissions while saving residents money.  The Solar Sharing Trial raised £1.7m to install solar panels and battery storage on social and… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

an> A new statue celebrating the strength and resilience of motherhood has been unveiled in London.  The sculpture, entitled ‘Main’ (pictured), was created by the artist Helen Denerley and depicts a mother and child in a powerful embrace. It is located in Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, a public park in south London.  The statue was commissioned… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

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Australia is getting a new national park Boundaries have been drawn for a long-awaited national park in Australia, where koalas and other threatened species will be protected. At 467,000 hectares, the Great Koala national park will be the largest protected area in the state of New South Wales. The site is home to an estimated… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters

expensive,” said study co-leader Dr Jonas Jonsson. “It’s unique that a very low dose of a drug can be so effective in preventing relapse in one of the worst forms of cancer.”  Image: Danilo Alvesd Plant-based diet reduces risk of cognitive decline A plant-based diet is linked to a 14% lower risk of cognitive decline,… Continue reading What went right this week: the good news that matters