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New anti-Smoking pill approved by NHS aims to help 85,000 quit annually

November 13, 2024

The National Health Service (NHS) in England is bringing back varenicline, an effective anti-smoking drug in the arsenal of smoking cessation aids. The goal of this initiative is to help around 85,000 people quit smoking cigarettes each year, saving the lives of thousands over the next five years. Background on Varenicline Varenicline was previously sold under […]

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Daily aid deliveries to Gaza face uncertainty amid Israeli checkpoints

November 12, 2024

The flow of assistance to Gaza Strip has become increasingly difficult due to the strict Israeli control of checkpoints, exacerbates the plight already gruelling by the Palestinian people. In spite of international pressure and promises to aid delivery however, the flow of crucial goods and services remains uncoordinated and insufficient and has caused concern among international […]

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Gary Lineker to quit ‘Match of the Day’ after 2026 World Cup Coverage

November 12, 2024

Gary Lineker, the esteemed ex- England soccer captain, and the long-running presenter on the British broadcaster’s “Match of the Day” (MOTD) is announcing his intention to retire in the wake of the 2026 World Cup. This announcement is the culmination of a period for sports broadcasting as Lineker is synonymous with MOTD since the year […]