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Academy of Medical Sciences

Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »

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Alan Johnson wants anti-obesity movement
Johnson wants ‘obesity movement’ in UK

Health secretary Alan Johnson says the government should lead a national “movement” taking on the obesity challenge. Two-thirds of all adults and one-third of all children in Britain are overweight or obese and the government, recognising the problem, published its anti-obesity strategy in February. Mr Johnson, in a speech to the Fabian Society, said the… Read more »

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Care at the end of life recieves minimal attention
Greater choice for dying moments

Alan Johnson has unveiled a ten-year strategy to give people at the end of their lives more choice about where they die. The £268 million scheme will ensure that community nursing services are available 24 hours a day so that more people can be cared for and die at home if they wish. Health and… Read more »