17 h. ago Social media misinformation driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need

Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress the body’s natural hormone productionSocial media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.Testosterone therapy is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven deficiency, confirmed by symptoms and repeated blood tests. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Social media misinformation driving men to NHS for unneeded testosterone therapy

Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress natural hormone productionSocial media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone therapy they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven deficiency, confirmed by symptoms and repeated blood tests. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Social media misinformation driving men to seek unneeded NHS testosterone therapy, doctors say

Endocrinologists warn taking testosterone unnecessarily can suppress natural hormone productionSocial media misinformation is driving men to NHS clinics in search of testosterone therapy they don’t need, adding pressure to already stretched waiting lists, doctors have said.Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is a prescription-only treatment recommended under national guidelines for men with a clinically proven deficiency, confirmed by symptoms and repeated blood tests. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago £118 Tassimo pod machine that makes 'great coffee every time' now £39 in limited time deal

Shoppers can save £79 on this 'space-saving' coffee machine.

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3 d. ago Best pod coffee machine 2025: These tried and tested recommendations make your morning brew a breeze

In order to find the best pod machines, I've put a number of brands including Nespresso, L'OR and Lavazza through a series of real-world tests. This is my definitive roundup.

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4 d. ago Proposed year 8 tests should not be used to measure schools – review chief

The final report of the curriculum and assessment review has recommended introducing new English and maths tests in year 8.

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7 d. ago Vauxhall Frontera review: Does it offer good value to sway you away from a Chinese car?

With Chinese cars growing in popularity, Vauxhall is fighting back with its own keenly-priced family car. Motoring Editor Rob Hull tested the Frontera Hybrid and Electric - here's which one he recommends.

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8 d. ago Best coffee machines tried and tested by the OK! team and now in early Black Friday sales

We've tried and tested a range of coffee machines, from pod to bean-to-cup, and these are the ones that have impressed us the most – and they're all on sale right now

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9 d. ago Coffee lovers race to snap up £60 deluxe pod machine for £14 in Currys Black Friday double

The DOLCE GUSTO by De’Longhi Piccolo XS Pod is normally sold for £59.99, but savvy shoppers can snap it up for £14

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9 d. ago The monthly London Sewing Machine Museum Open Day is happening this Saturday, 1st Nov 2025

The monthly London Sewing Machine Museum Open Day is happening this Saturday, 1st Nov 2025  Brixton Buzz

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1 week ago 19 best coffee machines for 2025, tried and tested for barista

There’s a better way to get your caffeine fix, from bean-to-cup to espresso machines

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1 week ago Five common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

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1 week ago ‘DeepSeek is humane. Doctors are more like machines’: my mother’s worrying reliance on AI for health advice

Tired of a two-day commute to see her overworked doctor, my mother turned to tech for help with her kidney disease. She bonded with the bot so much I was scared she would refuse to see a real medicThis essay was originally published on Rest of worldEvery few months, my mother, a 57-year-old kidney transplant patient who lives in a small city in eastern China, embarks on a two-day journey to see her doctor. She fills her backpack with a change of clothes, a stack of medical reports and a few boiled eggs to snack on. Then, she takes a 90-minute ride on a high-speed train and checks into a hotel in the eastern metropolis of Hangzhou.At 7am the next day, she lines up with hundreds of others to get her blood taken in a long hospital hall that buzzes like a crowded marketplace. In the afternoon, when the lab results arrive, she makes her way to a specialist’s clinic. She gets about three minutes with the doctor. Maybe five, if she’s lucky. He skims the lab reports and quickly types a new ...

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2 w. ago Amorim salutes ‘working machine’ Mbeumo after Manchester United win again

Forward scores twice in 4-2 victory over Brighton‘He’s improving when we are organising the final third’Ruben Amorim praised “working machine” Bryan Mbeumo, who scored twice, and pointed to the significance of a third consecutive league win after Manchester United’s 4-2 victory over Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday.First-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Casemiro were followed after the break by Mbeumo making it 3-0. Yet from cruising United suffered a scare as Danny Welbeck and Charalampos Kostoulas scored – the latter in added time before Mbeumo’s second close to the final whistle. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Best alternative advent calendars of 2025: Stationery, sex toys, coffee and pinball machines

The countdown to the most wonderful time of year starts here

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2 w. ago If you like piña coladas: how to make slushies at home without a machine

While slushie machines are going viral on social media, a blender, or elbow grease, can achieve similar resultsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt promises icy, refreshing drinks, and for a cool $179, this slushie maker is yours – if you can find one.Australian TikTok users have become fixated on a Kmart slushie machine, apparently a budget version of the equally viral Ninja slushie machine (RRP A$499), with users posting videos and reviews of their frosty, fruity extrusions. One Australian video has racked up 2.7m views, and the appliance has sold out online. But with Kmart supply chains under scrutiny and the knowledge that culinary trends and the very specific appliances needed to make them are passing fads, not everyone wants to – or has to – buy a machine to make slushies this summer.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

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3 w. ago The lifetime cost of a Nespresso machine: Read this before you buy a Nespresso pod coffee machine

Nespresso machines can be a great way to make quick tasty coffee that's a step up from instant stuff. Before you invest, it's worth understanding what the real long-term costs look like.

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3 w. ago One of Europe’s biggest farm machinery firms halts US exports over ‘hidden’ tariffs

Krone says ‘alarming’ levies on about 400 goods including hair dryers and combine harvesters have forced pauseOne of Europe’s biggest farm machinery companies, Krone, has been forced to pause exports of large equipment to the US because of “alarming” and little-known new tariffs that are hitting hundreds of products from knitting needles and hair dryers to combine harvesters.Among the products on the steel derivatives list drawn up in consultation with US manufacturers, Donald Trump is taxing 407 specific products ranging from tiny embroidery stilettos to cooker hoods, barbecues, fridges, freezers, dishwashers, hair curling tongs, grills, elevators, bridge and railway structures, agriculture equipment and wind turbines. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago High street slot machine shops pay staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose

Exclusive: MPs and campaigners condemn ‘appalling’ reward scheme for Merkur venue managersHigh street slot machine shops are paying their staff bonuses linked to how much gamblers lose, the Guardian has learned, prompting condemnation of the “appalling” reward scheme from MPs and campaigners.A network of 1,451 “adult gaming centres” (AGCs), most of which are open 24 hours a day, has spread through the UK in recent years, concentrated in the most economically deprived areas. Continue reading...

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