4 h. ago A burn victim as a child, Brazilian hurdler dos Santos explains how track helped save his life

Hurdler Alison dos Santos of Brazil has made an amazing comeback that has nothing to do with track

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8 h. ago Many Brits are only just realising what tiny 'off' button actually does in car

A TokToker has shared a video highlighting a useful feature found in most motors that drivers old and new should be aware of — not only does it provide peace of mind, it could save your life

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5 d. ago 'Silent killer' could be lurking in your home when you move house

While moving house can be a tedious process, adding these safety measures to your to-do list could save you money, trouble and potentially your life down the line

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5 d. ago Devastated parents 'let down by NHS' after daughter, 15, died of meningitis

Zara Cheesman’s mother and father told an inquest the their “trust was completely misplaced” after after they said medics missed two chances to save their teen daughter’s life

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5 d. ago Doctors missed chances to spot deadly meningitis and save our daughter's life, grieving parents tell inquest

Zara Cheesman's mother and father said their 'trust was completely misplaced' when the teenager was sent home from A&E without a bacterial meningitis diagnosis.

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6 d. ago New Apple Watch could save your life as it adds 'silent killer' detection

The Apple Watch Series 11 has a new feature which alerts users if they are suspected of having chronic high blood pressure - the tool uses data from the watch's optical heart sensor

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6 d. ago Hero lorry driver reveals how he saved man from killing himself on motorway bridge by moving his truck below him and cradling him to safety

Lorry driver Dan Shillito, 34, from Hull, East Yorkshire, stopped his vehicle under a motorway bridge in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, and climbed onto the roof to save a man from taking his life.

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8 d. ago 'I'm a vet nurse and you must follow one protocol if your cat suddenly collapses'

Vet nurse Jade shared what you need to do if your cat suddenly collapses or chokes on something, as these steps could help to save their life if you don't have time to go to a vet

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9 d. ago Man dies after being rescued by lifeguards from hotel swimming pool in Tenerife

The 70-year-old man was enjoying a swim in the hotel pool when tragedy struck and he was pulled out unresponsive by lifeguards who then attempted to save his life

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9 d. ago Fatal shark attack on Sydney beach as surfer's limbs ripped off

Mercuty Psillakis, 57, was reportedly pulled from the water by fellow surfers in a desperate bid to save his life at Dee Why Beach in Sydney shortly after 10am local time on Saturday (0.00am GMT).

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1 week ago Driver high on cocaine who mowed down and killed Brit lawyer, 35, while she jogged on French holiday is jailed as husband who tried to save her life says 'I am broken' in heartbreaking tribute

Siân Watson, 35, was on a jog with her husband David in Burgundy when she was fatally hit by a car along the Avenue Charles-de-Gaulle in July.

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1 week ago Here’s how many minutes to walk each day to save yourself from a life of back pain

16 million Americans experience chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Low-intensity walking can help, researchers say

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2 w. ago My patient's tragic story shows why you must NEVER dismiss heartburn, says Prof ROB GALLOWAY... but the good news is there's a simple test that could save your life

Working in A&E I see not just the immediate emergencies, but the consequences of what happens when little symptoms are ignored or when the health system misses chances to step in.

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2 w. ago Major supermarket trials AI trolley change to help track prices in 'UK first'

The tech consists of a handlebar-like device that tallies up the prices of products in real time.

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2 w. ago Swallowing correctly can save your life – are you doing it right?

The natural movement may be different for everyone, and being mindful could help prevent, or resolve, dysphagiaShare your stories of caregiving for your parents with your siblingsPeople often assume swallowing is automatic and infallible, but I’ve learned it isn’t.When my daughter was two months old, she caught RSV and stopped gaining weight. When she tried to feed, she coughed and sputtered, sometimes arching her back. She was soon diagnosed with dysphagia – a swallowing disorder. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Surgeon reveals one simple daily exercise that could slash your risk of a heart attack: 'This could save your life'

It's long been known that regular exercise reduces the risk of major illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer.

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2 w. ago The government must consider all options for a more forceful approach to migration

Editorial: The proposal to grant a temporary permission to work to asylum seekers from countries where the overwhelming majority of applications for refugee status are normally granted deserves a cautious welcome – not least because it would enable 200 asylum hotels to be closed within a year, and help get the beleaguered system back on track

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2 w. ago Moment hero police officers smash their way into a burning house to save woman's life after spotting smoke on routine patrol

Police Constables Gregg Cartwright and Jamie Walker were driving through Sutton-in-Ashfield on August 13 when they noticed thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

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2 w. ago Extraordinary moment hero police officers smash their way into a burning house to save woman's life after spotting smoke on routine patrol

Police Constables Gregg Cartwright and Jamie Walker were driving through Sutton-in-Ashfield on August 13 when they noticed thick black smoke billowing into the sky.

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2 w. ago Toddler's broken leg led to leukaemia diagnosis as family battle to save life

Lilly-ann Larmour, from Ayr, is currently undergoing life-saving treatment which is likely to last two-and-a-half years.

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