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Certain fruits like grapefruit, pineapple, avocado, and kiwi can aid in burning belly fat, due to their fiber, enzymes, and other beneficial compounds. According to The Times of India , fruits are naturally low in calories and high in fiber, which helps control hunger by making you feel fuller for longer periods. Their natural sweetness also satisfies cravings for sugary snacks, offering a healthier alternative. As a result, they can prevent the accumulation of belly fat and support your weight loss journey. Health experts highlight the following nine fruits as particularly effective for reducing belly fat and supporting overall weight loss: 1. Grapefruit A grapefruit, cut in half, on a plate. Illustration photo by Pixabay Studies suggest that grapefruit can help lower insulin levels, promoting weight loss. Its high fiber and low-calorie content further support fat burning. In addition, grapefruit may improve immune ...

Worried young men are increasingly paying for private prostate cancer tests as they are not eligible for them on the NHS , figures have revealed. Over the past three months Britain’s biggest online pharmacy has seen a 600 per cent rise in sales of blood tests that looks for signs of the disease. According to Pharmacy2U, men under 50 are most likely to order the prostate specific antigen (PSA) test. The trend followed the news last year that Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy had terminal prostate cancer. He was diagnosed at 48, having never been offered a PSA test. NHS guidance states that men under 50 can have the test only if they have symptoms, which include difficulty urinating, erectile dysfunction, blood in the urine and semen, weight loss , back pain and loss of appetite. But most men with early-stage prostate cancer do not have any. Sir Chris – along with Prostate Cancer UK – is calling for the age at which men are offered the te...

Prescription practices for osteoporosis drugs have been dubbed a 'wild west' which risks thousands of preventable deaths every year. A report published by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Osteoporosis and Bone Health – which includes MPs, lords and clinicians – found that two-thirds of patients with the brittle bone condition have struggled to get their medication. Experts say there is a 'postcode lottery' caused by a lack of knowledge among many GPs about new medicines. 'Patients are clearly being let down,' says Louise Statham, a clinical pharmacist at the University of Sunderland. 'Patients deserve consistent prescribing, so their postcode does not impact their treatment.' Osteoporosis affects more than 3.5 million in the UK – nearly two-thirds of whom are women. Many do not realise they have the condition until they break a bone. The disease causes bones to become so fragile a break can be triggered by a cough or sneez...

Three men injured in mine explosion Three men have been injured in a mine collapse in Sydney 's south after an explosion at the site. Emergency services attended Appin West Colliery in Douglas Park about 3am on Sunday upon reports of a blast. The men were taken to hospital where they remain in a stable condition. A roof had partially collapsed in the explosion, according to reports. The blast reportedly threw one man three metres into the air before he was buried in rubble and had to free himself. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the blast. Read more

Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Gifted pupils are being increasingly ignored by Scottish schools, it’s claimed. The number of children receiving extra help in the classroom due to dyslexia, autism and mental health problems has soared by 58 per cent since the pandemic. Meanwhile, those getting additional work to keep them stretched and challenged has slumped by 17 per cent. The revelation comes as ministers are facing pressure to make education reforms, as standards of reading, writing and maths are falling away amid growing violence, ill-discipline and absenteeism. Last night, Chris McGovern, chairman of the Campaign for Real Education, said: ‘This neglect of the most able children – whether with academic or practical skills - is potentially disastrous. ‘So-called inclusive education should mean catering for different abilities and getting the maximum from them all.’ He added: ‘Not being taught in line wi...

With children recording more screen time, there needs to be stronger public education on online usage and behaviour That the younger generation has become increasingly addicted to social media and the internet is nothing new. But it does prompt deeper reflection when the problem continues to worsen, as shown in the latest citywide health check on Hong Kong students. More concerted efforts are needed to curb the trend or more negative social and health consequences will occur. With more than 60 per cent of the children using their online gadgets for entertainment for two hours or more on a typical school day, the situation is worrying. Do you have questions about the biggest topics and trends from around the world? Get the answers with SCMP Knowledge , our new platform of curated content with explainers, FAQs, analyses and infographics brought to you by our award-winning team. The figure among secondary school students was even higher at 80 per cent compared with 43...

Cash-strapped hospitals have written off £256.4 million owed by foreign patients because of failures to properly check that they were entitled to free NHS treatment. An investigation by The Mail on Sunday shows escalating debts from health tourists – who have had everything from spinal surgery to heart care and cancer treatment – is creating a growing black hole in NHS finances. In the last year alone, £44 million has been lost – a 63 per cent increase on the £26.9 million that hospitals had to write off in 2017-18. Damning findings from our research, based on an analysis of health service accounts over the past seven years and a detailed Freedom of Information request to trusts across England, reveal: Just a third of the £621 million owed by overseas visitors to hospitals has been repaid. One Nigerian patient who had planned treatment at Barts Health NHS Trust in London ran up a near £500,000 bill, and a Romanian patient owes Lewisham and Greenwi...