34 h. ago Scientists pinpoint diet tweak that can help people lose 1lb a week without counting calories

US experts who tested two diets on overweight people found one resulted in substantial weight loss in just under four months, and its already followed by millions.

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34 h. ago Best air fryers to buy in 2025, tried and tested by our experts

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60 h. ago 9 best vitamin C serums for glowing skin, tested for months by a beauty expert

Brighten your skin and soothe redness with elixirs from Olay, Kiehl’s and Boots

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3 d. ago 11 best pizza ovens for indoor and outdoor cooking, tested by experts

Turn your backyard into your own slice of Italy with these top-rated outdoor pizza ovens

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4 d. ago Get some earplugs – and never remove wax at home: 16 ways to protect your hearing, chosen by audiologists

Turn the volume down, don’t use cotton buds and get your hearing tested before it’s too late. Here’s what experts recommend to keep your ears healthyHearing loss can make life difficult and lead to social isolation. But with extremely loud devices in our pockets, and earbuds in near-constant use, we are at more risk than ever. How can you take care of your ears to avoid problems? Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Channel 4 property expert Phil Spencer shares '10p test' for buying a house

Property expert Phil Spencer has shared his top tips for what to look out for when viewing a property - and the test you can do with a 10p coin to see if it has "serious" issues

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Two beauty experts put dozens of concealers to the test to see which came out on top

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1 week ago Makers of air fryers and smart speakers told to respect users’ right to privacy

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1 week ago Blood test for early signs of pancreatic cancer trialled by UK doctors

Experts hope the test will enable doctors to pick up early signs of the deadly disease, which can have vague or no symptoms.

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2 w. ago Best dehumidifiers to help tackle damp and mould, tried and tested by an expert

Speed up laundry drying times while ousting odours with these tried and tested appliances

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2 w. ago More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed,’ experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

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3 w. ago Daily Star's ultimate phone battle as Oppo Reno Pro 5G takes on the Honor 400 Pro

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3 w. ago Best home security system 2025: Top alarms tried and tested by an expert

These are the best smart, connected systems for keeping your home secure

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3 w. ago Calls for UK drivers over the age of 70 to face major licence change

Experts are calling for mandatory eye tests to be introduced for over 70s renewing their driving licence

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3 w. ago Keir Starmer urged to introduce stricter eyesight testing rules for all drivers

Experts are demanding new eyesight testing rules for drivers.

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The perfect comfort food just got even easier to make

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4 w. ago 11 best bedding sets 2025, tested by an expert for the prefect night’s sleep

Snuggle up in style and comfort with this range of dreamy duvet covers

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