40 h. ago A simple blood test could one day predict your risk of early death

A study measured blood proteins in tens of thousands of people and tracked who survived or died over time

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44 h. ago Sign we all saw at Easter tells us if it'll be a white Christmas

Traditional folklore sayings have been used for centuries to interpret nature's signs around Christmas, with old beliefs suggesting Christmas Day weather can predict Easter conditions

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3 d. ago Tragic baby shaken to death by own mum was at risk before she was even born

Nazli Merthoca, 24, was jailed after killing her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi who died after sustaining severe brain injuries, as well as a broken leg and ribs

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8 d. ago The simple blood test that can ‘transform’ breast cancer treatment

Known as Breast Circulating Methylation Assay (BCMA), the new blood test looks for tumour DNA released into the bloodstream by cancer cells

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8 d. ago Scotland’s looser rules on assisted dying could lead to ‘death tourism’, say senior politicians

Cross-party group of MSPs says bill going through Holyrood could attract people from elsewhere in UKSenior Scottish politicians fear there could be a risk of “death tourism” from terminally ill people travelling from other parts of the UK to end their lives in Scotland.A cross-party group of MSPs, including the deputy first minister, Kate Forbes, said the looser controls on eligibility written into an assisted dying bill for Scotland could attract people who are unhappy with stricter rules planned for England and Wales. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The simple blood test pioneered in Greater Manchester that could spot cancer years before a scan

'Liquid biopsies' are quick, accurate and repeatable - and they're already save lives

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2 w. ago Brits braced for White Christmas as psychic predicts mad end to 2025

Celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman has used tarot cards to predict festive snow in Scotland on Christmas Day, with patches remaining across England and Wales from earlier December cold snaps

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2 w. ago Foreign Office warning of 'risky' trips to popular winter destination

The Foreign Office has issued a warning to Brits who are planning on heading to a popular European winter holiday spot in the coming weeks, as they could be at risk of hospitalisation or even death

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2 w. ago Amazon recalls children’s pajamas over ‘serious risk of injury or death’

Company has been hit by multiple recalls in recent days

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3 w. ago Stranger Things death predictions: The stars most at risk in season 5

Stranger Things is about to begin its final season - but who could be at risk? 👀📺

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3 w. ago Being a famous singer raises risk of early death, researchers say

Lead singers in bands fare better than solo artists, but fame – rather than lifestyle or job itself – seems to be major factorFor those who hanker for the limelight, be careful what you wish for: shooting to stardom as a lead singer really does raise the risk of an early death, researchers say.Their analysis of singers from Europe and the US found that those who rose to fame died on average nearly five years sooner than less well-known singers, suggesting fame itself, rather than the lifestyle and demands of the job, was a major driver. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Infant playpen sold on Amazon recalled over risk of ‘death from suffocation’

No injuries from the recalled Play Yards sold on Amazon have been reported as of Friday

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3 w. ago Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

A study found women significantly reduced their risk of early death by clocking up this number of steps in a day

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3 w. ago Family's fury over devoted couple's death on road where flood risk had been known for nearly a century

Relatives of Philip Marco 77 and his wife Elaine, 76, say their deaths were 'completely avoidable' and that there should have been warnings signs on approach to dip beneath bridge.

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