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Is yo-yo dieting bad for you? Here’s what the latest research shows
Weight recidivism is common after weight loss. New Africa/ Shutterstock The only thing harder than losing weight is keeping it off. Many people who lose weight find themselves stuck in the cycle of “yo-yo dieting” – losing weight and gaining it all (and sometimes more) back again. Research on yo-yoContinue Reading
Politics latest: Starmer warns cost of living spike from Trump’s Iran war ‘won’t be easy’ for Britons
Starmer vows to act in British national interest despite pressure from Trump Sir Keir Starmer has said he will act in the British national interest “whatever the pressure on me and others, whatever the noise”. Asked about Donald Trump saying saying he is considering pulling the US out of Nato,Continue Reading
Oil prices retreat and stock markets rally on Iran war resolution optimism
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The cost of crude oil eased back and financial markets rallied higher on the latestContinue Reading
Chimpanzee using floorboards for ‘drumming performance’ shows how music emerged in humans
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Scientists have documented a never-seen-before “musical performance” by a chimpanzee at Japan’s Kyoto University, a discovery that sheds more light onContinue Reading
Carol Kirkwood’s last forecast live: BBC Weather legend retires after almost 30 years years
Carol Kirkwood reveals when her final BBC Breakfast appearance will be Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent email Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free newsletter It might be April Fools’ Day, but CarolContinue Reading
Golf live as Woods ‘steps away’ and two-time major winner’s Masters in doubt
The countdown to the Masters is well and truly on. Just eight days remain until the first major of the year kicks off, and all eyes will focus on Augusta National. The field is almost set as more than 90 stars contend for the title. Rory McIlroy will be focusedContinue Reading
Beer shortage warning for India as Iran war hits supply
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Indian consumers could soon face higher beer prices and potential supply disruptions as global brewers operating in the country grapple with escalating costs drivenContinue Reading
Tiger Woods ‘stepping away’ from golf as he breaks silence on Florida crash
Tiger Woods is a 15-time major champion (Image: Zac Goodwin/PA) Tiger Woods intends to “seek treatment and focus on my health” after pleading not guilty to charges stemming from his car crash in Florida last week. Woods was arrested and spent eight hours in jail on Friday before being bailed,Continue Reading
More than one million people to get ‘life-changing’ weight loss drugs to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email More than a million people with heart disease could be prescribed weight loss jabs on the NHS to prevent them fromContinue Reading
Scott Mills sacked latest: BBC apologises for failing to investigate claims against Radio 2 DJ last year
Listen to Scott Mills’ final sign off on his last show Listen to Scott Mills’ final sign off on his last show before BBC sacking Holly Evans1 April 2026 01:00 Who will replace Scott Mills as BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host? There’s a big vacancy going at Radio 2Continue Reading