China imposed export restrictions on two elements used in semiconductors and other electronic components, a move likely to be seen as a calculated response to Western restrictions on sales of chips and their production technology to the Middle Kingdom. China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement announcing that Beijing had decided to impose export controls … Read more
Researchers at McMaster University have found that the hormone GDF15, previously linked to reduced appetite due to metformin, can also aid weight loss by maintaining metabolism during diets. This can lead to better weight loss therapies and offer insight into individual variations in diet success. Research opens up new possibilities for helping people maintain weight … Read more
A woman who suffered life-altering injuries in a crash that killed five people has denounced the “secret extradition” of the driver responsible to Italy. Morag Smith, 44, was returning home from line dancing with partner Evalyn Collie and two friends – Ted Reid and Audrey Appleby – when her vehicle was struck by Italian tourist … Read more