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BBC star Dr Chris warns over hidden tactics to make you buy ultra-processed food
BBC star Dr Chris van Tulleken has issued a warning about the hidden tactics used by food manufacturers to promote the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are linked to various health issues like weight gain, obesity, cancer, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. These tactics include sonic branding, hyperpalatability, and snackification, which aim to make…
Scots shopper furious after driver parks car so close registration plates are touching
A Scottish driver was left fuming after another motorist parked so close to her car that their registration plates were touching. The incident occurred at Fort Kinnaird retail park in Edinburgh, where the woman returned from shopping to find her car and the other vehicle side by side. She filmed herself confronting the driver, who…
A9 Ballinluig diversions following four-vehicle crash
A four-vehicle crash has led to diversions being put in place on the A9 near Ballinluig. Police are advising motorists to steer clear of the area following the incident which occurred at around 8.15am. Both northbound and southbound routes on the A9 are currently closed as a result of the crash. For those travelling northbound,…
The eating advice over calories that could help you live longer
New research published in Nature suggests that the key to living longer might involve more than just periodic fasting—it could be about the long-term reduction in calorie intake. Conducted by American researchers, a study with mice revealed surprising results regarding calorie restriction and its impact on longevity and overall health. The study found that the…
Student lost almost half her body weight in six months after waking up unable to eat
Student undergoes drastic weight loss due to rare stomach condition A student named Shannon Dunbar-Dawe experienced a significant weight loss over a span of six months after waking up one day unable to eat. Shannon, who went to bed feeling healthy, found herself unable to consume food without feeling ill, due to a rare medical…
Sextortion campaign by the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and Fearless supporting youngsters
A new campaign has been launched to protect young people in Lanarkshire from the growing threat of sextortion. The campaign, supported by the Scottish Government, Police Scotland, and Fearless, aims to raise awareness about sextortion, a form of online blackmail where criminals threaten to share intimate photos of their victims if their demands are not…
Scots dad found dead six days after going missing ‘may have been struck by car’
A Scottish dad, John Geddes, who had gone missing, was found dead after six days in Lossiemouth. The police suspect that he may have been struck by a car. John, 33, disappeared from the Coulardhill area in Lossiemouth at approximately 10:30 pm on Monday, November 11. A search involving coastguard and lifeboat crews commenced, and…
Pensioners in 13 council areas can apply for new benefit worth up to £434 each month from March
Pensioners in 13 council areas can now apply for a new benefit that could be worth up to £434 per month starting in March. The Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP) is currently available in Argyll and Bute, Highland, Aberdeen City, Orkney, and Shetland. This benefit is intended to gradually replace Attendance Allowance for residents in…
Black Friday warning as Scots losing up to £2,000 a day to AI online scams
Black Friday warning as Scots losing up to £2,000 a day to AI online scams Scots are falling victim to cybercriminals, losing up to £2,000 a day through online artificial intelligence (AI) scams in the lead-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Fraudsters are targeting hundreds of shoppers using AI platforms such as ChatGPT, which…
‘I visited one of most beautiful toilets in the UK – but it cost me £200 to get there’
I recently had the opportunity to visit one of the most luxurious toilets in the UK, but it came at a hefty price of £200 just to get there. Nestled in London, Bacchanalia is renowned for having one of the most beautiful restrooms in the city, and it’s not hard to understand why. The upscale…