Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces a strategic partnership with Standard Health www.standardhealth.co.uk to support the development of the first-ever Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Centre in the UK. Based in Poole, Dorset, the new centre will offer NHS and private patients access to leading joint repair and replacement technology for conditions such…
A belt is a foundational garment—an immutable truth whether you abide by the “less is more” or the “more is more” fashion philosophy. The utilitarian accessory has proven particularly germane in 2025 as industry figures wrap leather, calf hair, and straw styles everywhere from the narrowest part of their waists to the widest section of…
Hong Kong authorities will ramp up penalties for those who repeatedly misuse public sports and recreation facilities, an official has said, noting authorities had handed out punishments for 13,000 such cases since the launch of a booking app in 2023. Raistlin Lau Chun, the acting culture, sports and tourism minister, said on Wednesday that the…
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.4% in May from 3.5% in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. However, the ONS said that an error in vehicle tax data collected meant April’s CPI rate should have been 3.4% – but that it was not revising the official figure. Most…
Medical research has highlighted how prolonged sitting can be linked to reproductive issues. A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to infertility in both men and women. Reproduction is a vital biological process essential for the survival of species. A study on this aimed to explore the relationship between physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, and body composition with…
Keep scrolling for the labels turning loungewear into a full-blown fashion moment – comfy, cute, and anything but couch potato. CSB Step into CSB’s latest leisurewear drop – where off-duty cool meets ultra-comfy chic. This collection nails the balance between laidback and luxe, designed for the woman who wants to look like she just stepped…
Jun 18, 2025 01:26 PM IST Safeguard your heart health with the help of good dietary choices. Add these foods to your daily diet to support better cholesterol levels and more. For men, heart issues are one of the leading causes when it comes to serious health complications. The dietary choices also play an important…
Hong Kong’s diverse culinary landscape features over 17,000 places to eat, ranging from Michelin-starred menus to street food, to casual dining and cafes & food-centric festivals Hong Kong(NewsVoir) Hong Kong, a gourmand’s paradise, attracts every kind of holidaymaker— vegetarian, non-vegetarian, vegan, the discerning and even adventurous foodie with its year-round vibrant food festivals. On the…
Noi calculates that 100 tonnes of garments leave the market daily as waste. The city is able to collect and process just 30 tonnes of this. “The remaining 70 tonnes end up in waste dumps, drains, lagoons, wetlands and the sea and other environmentally sensitive places,” Noi said. SOARING OVER-CONSUMPTION Fast fashion has upended the…
The water pipe believed to have introduced black particles of bitumen into the freshwater supply at two public housing estates last month will be replaced by early July, the development minister has pledged. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho also said on Wednesday that they had completed more than 1,500 requests from residents at Queens…