18 h. ago Anneka was told she had kidney failure in her 30s. The cause? Undetected high blood pressure. As cases skyrocket, she now reveals the signs that were missed

It was only by chance that Anneka Murphy discovered the awful truth. While at work one day, the primary school teacher was accidentally pricked by the needle of a diabetic pupil's insulin syringe.

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3 d. ago Early signs of breast cancer women often miss...as Jessie J reveals shock diagnosis at just 37

The mother of one said she would be undergoing surgery after performing at the Summertime Ball in London on June 15.

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3 d. ago Gary Neville: Bruno Fernandes decision is 'significant' as Manchester United miss out on £100m transfer fee

Bruno Fernandes has said no to a move to Saudi Arabia in a move that would have been financially beneficial

Economics

4 d. ago Woman who died for 11 minutes shares horrifying warning about what she saw

Charlotte Holmes, 68, died for 11 minutes after her blood pressure spiked during a routine heart check-up - she was later revived and shared her experience of the 'afterlife'

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4 d. ago Put down the salad and broccoli – chocolate and red wine now count towards your five a day

Scientists reckon that tasty treats like chocolate and red wine could be part of your five-a-day as they're rich in flavonoids, chemicals which can lower blood pressure and make you live longer

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4 d. ago The herbs and spices that CAN reduce bloating, cut blood sugar or boost memory

Could sprinkling cinnamon on your porridge help cut blood pressure? Does adding fresh parsley to your salad count as one of your five-a-day?

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6 d. ago Five ways to help ‘fight or flight’ stress hormone and bring down blood pressure

Triggering the body's natural stress hormone is perfectly normal when it's needed – but if it stays high it can lead to weight gain, or too low, it might cause fatigue and low mood

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8 d. ago Made in Chelsea star shares critical missed sepsis signs after near

Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has shared the symptoms of sepsis he says were missed during the terrifying ordeal he faced in December 2024.

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8 d. ago Made In Chelsea star shares 'important' signs of sepsis he missed before 'nearly dying'

The 27-year-old was rushed to hospital with sepsis, which led to liver and kidney failure

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9 d. ago Manchester United's transfer priority has become clear after £30m snub

United are having to move on to Plan B after missing out on Liam Delap's signature

Economics

1 week ago High blood pressure cases are rising – three ways to prevent hypertension at home

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects a third of adults in the UK and can cause stroke, heart attack and kidney failure if left untreated

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2 w. ago Northampton heartbreak as Penaud inspires Bordeaux to Champions Cup glory

Final: Northampton 20-28 Bordeaux BèglesFrench side claim their first Champions Cup titleBeneath the roof of Welsh rugby’s noisiest cathedral here was a game to raise anybody’s blood pressure. There have been some extraordinary finals in this tournament but none as breathless or frenetic for such long periods. This was rugby on fast forward, a blink-and-you-miss-it thriller that finally ended with Bordeaux winning the first Champions Cup title in their history.They just about deserved their special vintage but what a contest. Northampton, reduced to 13 players at one stage with two men in the sin-bin, were heroically brave and insanely committed. Every single Saint refused to bend the knee despite a worsening casualty list and collectively played a full part in a final that rocked and rolled from start to finish. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The 10 symptoms of 'silent killer' high blood pressure you should never ignore

Around one third of people with high blood pressure don't realise, earning it the nickname "silent killer".

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2 w. ago NSW floods: three dead, one missing as state faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimes

With more intense rain forecast, the SES has a fleet of 500 boats and nine helicopters trying to assist 48,000 people isolated in flood watersNSW floods live updates: latest flooding newsNSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and mapsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third person has died in flood waters on the New South Wales mid-north coast and authorities hold grave fears for one person still missing.NSW police advised late on Thursday that the bodies of three people had been recovered. One remains missing in floodwaters on the mid north coast.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Boy, 15, 'would be alive today' if doctors hadn't missed tragic sign before football game

A coroner has ruled that it was 'probable' Jake Lawler would not have died if 'the correct actions been taken'

Society

2 w. ago The latest walking trend that could help burn more calories and lower blood pressure

Any walking is good for your health

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2 w. ago The real story isn’t young men supposedly voting far right. It’s what young women are up to

There is an opportunity staring centre-left parties in the face – if they reject the male gaze distorting our politics‘The boys are alt-right.” This seems to be the new consensus on far-right politics propagated in numerous articles and podcasts. But the media’s obsessive focus on the young men allegedly fuelling the rise of the far right isn’t just empirically flawed – it misses a much more significant shift in public opinion among young people. While many surveys show a large gender gap in support of far-right parties and policies, it is young women who stand out as the more politically interesting demographic, as they are turning in ever greater numbers towards the left.The idea that young people in general, and young men in particular, disproportionately support the far right has been around for a while. In a classic 2012 study, the German political scientist Kai Arzheimer characterised the “typical” voter of far-right parties in Europe as “male, young(ish), of moderate educatio...

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2 w. ago The real story isn’t young men supposedly voting far right. It’s what young women are up to | Cas Mudde

There is an opportunity staring centre-left parties in the face – if they reject the male gaze distorting our politics‘The boys are alt-right.” This seems to be the new consensus on far-right politics propagated in numerous articles and podcasts. But the media’s obsessive focus on the young men allegedly fuelling the rise of the far right isn’t just empirically flawed – it misses a much more significant shift in public opinion among young people. While many surveys show a large gender gap in support of far-right parties and policies, it is young women who stand out as the more politically interesting demographic, as they are turning in ever greater numbers towards the left.The idea that young people in general, and young men in particular, disproportionately support the far right has been around for a while. In a classic 2012 study, the German political scientist Kai Arzheimer characterised the “typical” voter of far-right parties in Europe as “male, young(ish), of moderate educatio...

Politics

2 w. ago I’m taking beta blockers for my anxiety – and so are many of my friends. Is that a problem?

Dreading the thought of giving a speech, or stressed about a big work event? Your GP may prescribe beta blockers to reduce the effects of adrenaline on your heart. Here’s what happened when I took themI first took beta blockers two years ago, when I was asked to give a eulogy. Terrible at public speaking on a good day, let alone at a funeral, my first instinct was to refuse to do it. I had made a speech at a friend’s wedding 15 years before and my legs shook so violently throughout that I thought I would collapse. This isn’t a case of being overcritical or dramatic: I find it almost impossible to stand up in front of a crowd and talk. It is an ordeal, for all involved – or it was before I took beta blockers.Beta blockers are a prescription medication that blocks adrenaline and therefore temporarily reduces the body’s reaction to stress. Routinely given to patients with heart and circulatory conditions, including angina, atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure, as well as to prev...

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3 w. ago Emma Willis ignored one symptom before undergoing heart surgery

Former Big Brother presenter Emma Willis revealed last month that she underwent surgery after medics discovered she had a 'hole in her heart', but now says she may have missed a warning sign

Science