32 h. ago Dad jailed for 35 years after throwing baby daughter at television in anger

Rhydian Rhys Jamieson was sentenced to 35 years in prison after throwing his baby daughter at a television in Ceredigion, Wales, causing life-altering brain damage

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5 d. ago Drugs millions take could be replaced with exercise, study suggests

Exercise has been found to be as good as therapy and potentially even common drugs

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5 d. ago Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impactThe household burning of plastic for heating and cooking is widespread in developing countries, suggests a global study that raises concerns about its health and environmental impacts.The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, surveyed more than 1,000 respondents across 26 countries. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The 6 ‘danger’ chemicals in popular foods that ‘raise risk of at least 2 cancers by almost a THIRD’

SCOFFING junk food regularly could raise the risk of developing certain cancers by almost a third, a study suggests. Foods laden with preservatives such as ready meals and crisps have been vilified for decades over their alleged risks, with dozens of studies linking them to a host of diseases.  Experts have even called for ultra-processed foods...

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8 d. ago Diet Coke brings BACK fan favourite flavour ‘permanently’ across all UK supermarkets after it was axed 8 years ago

A POPULAR limited edition Diet Coke flavour is returning to British shelves - and this time it will stay for good. There’s nothing like sipping on a fizzy drink when you are in need of a boost and fans always crave one unique Diet Coke flavour, but they have only been able to find it...

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8 d. ago Marvel legend given 'bad news' about brain damage after smashing face on boulder

A beloved Marvel actress has suffered a "traumatic brain injury" after falling and "smashing her face open on a boulder," which left her with a "mouth full of blood"

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8 d. ago Evangeline Lilly reveals she has brain damage after hitting her head in fall

Marvel, Lost and Hobbit actor says ‘almost every area in my brain is functioning at a decreased capacity’ after she fainted and fell face-first into a boulderEvangeline Lilly has revealed she has brain damage, months after she suffered a concussion when she fainted and fell face-first into a boulder.The 46-year-old Canadian actor, known for her roles in Lost, The Hobbit films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared the “bad news” video on her Instagram, one of many updates she has shared since she suffered the traumatic brain injury (TBI) in May, when she fainted on a beach and hit her head on a rock. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Marvel’s Evangeline Lilly reveals ‘brain damage’ after falling on boulder

The Ant-Man actress suffered a head injury in May last year.

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1 week ago Lost and Marvel star Evangeline Lilly suffering 'brain damage' after horror accident

Months after being rushed to hospital following a horrific fall, one Marvel star has issued a heartbreaking health update that revealed her brain is operating at a "decreased capacity"

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1 week ago Evangeline Lilly reveals she has 'brain damage' following traumatic injury

Evangeline Lilly opened up about a terrifying accident that has left her with 'brain damage.' 

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1 week ago Marvel and Lost star Evangeline Lilly suffers ‘brain damage’ after Hawaii accident

Actor sustained injuries after falling into a boulder on vacation last summer

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2 w. ago What lyrics of songs getting stuck on repeat says about your memory

Some British researchers have found that chewing gum might be the answer to getting rid of unwanted earworms

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2 w. ago The disguised health risks of artificial sweeteners as dietitians debunk sugar myths

Are there ingredients in sugar-free desserts that aren’t as healthy as they seem? Amber Raiken speaks to dietitians about concerning artificial sweeteners and other products in zero-sugar food and drinks

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3 w. ago Fears 'toxic' plane cabin air could trigger severe illness as probe reveals claims of brain damage and deaths

Fears are growing that contaminated air inside commercial aircraft cabins could be triggering fatal illnesses.

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3 w. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers huge blow after judge rejects court appeal

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims face strike-outAppeal over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have both been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Mr Justice Dexter Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers blow after judge rejects court appeal

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims face strike-outAppeal over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have both been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Mr Justice Dexter Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Rugby brain injury case suffers blow after judge rejects court appeals

Up to 80% of league and 20% of union claims could be struck outAppeals over medical record disclosure denied on all groundsTwo appeals launched by the legal firm representing former players in rugby league and rugby union have been denied in a significant blow to the ongoing legal action about brain damage caused by the sport. It means that after five years of legal arguments a large number of the claimants in both codes face the risk of having their cases struck out before they come to trial.The appeal judge, Lord Justice Dias, ruled that the judge presiding over the management of the case, Senior Master Jeremy Cook, had been right to find that the claimants’ firm, Rylands Garth, had failed to fulfil its obligations to disclose necessary medical material to the defendants, World Rugby, the Wales Rugby Union, and the Rugby Football Union in one case, and the Rugby Football League in the other. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and chewing gum could trigger heart AND brain damage, study suggests

Experts behind the research from the Centre for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials in San Sebastián, urged officials to review current aspartame consumption guidelines.

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3 w. ago Man who's visited more than 100 countries reveals why you should ALWAYS pack chewing gum

Passport? Check. Wallet? Check. Phone? Check. Chewing gum? Check... It's hardly the most essential travel companion, but one traveller reveals it's key.

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3 w. ago Bombshell report says planet observed by NASA may have 'tunnels' with alien life

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has long been of interest to NASA because they believe it could host an ocean underneath its frozen crust. But a new study suggests it may host "slushy tunnels"

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