41 h. ago Bottled water contains dangerous levels of microplastics that lodge in vital organs and raise cancer risk', scientists warn

Bottled water could contain dangerous levels of microplastics that can slip through the body's defenses and lodge in vital organs increasing the risk of cancer , concerning new research has suggested.

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58 h. ago Microplastics found in bottled water and fish linked to depression

A study is among the first to examine how microplastics found in certain foods and even tap water interact with the human gut

Politics

3 d. ago The Nolans perform on stage for first time since Linda's heartbreaking death

Maureen, Denise and Anne Nolan took to the stage at Sheffield's City Hall with their first performance as a trio since 1978, to raise money for Weston Park Cancer Charity

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6 d. ago Lorraine Kelly reveals major difference in marriage as she admits ‘I’m not that person’

During her 40 year career as a journalist and presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped raise awareness of multiple issues, including breast cancer awareness

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6 d. ago Swinney ‘thinking warmly’ of late MSP Christina McKelvie at Wear It Pink event

Campaign has raised more than £43 million to fund research into breast cancer since it began in 2001

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6 d. ago Scientists pinpoint exactly why being obese may heighten risk of Alzheimer's: It's the 'biggest risk factor' for developing dementia

Experts have long warned that obesity increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, with studies showing it may induce cognitive decline.

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6 d. ago FIA issue 'heat hazard' warning for Singapore Grand Prix as teams must take action

The FIA have stepped in ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, issuing an official warning to teams. Temperatures in Singapore are expected to rise to dangerous levels this weekend.

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6 d. ago Lorraine Kelly strips off in topless photoshoot for breast cancer with pair of iced buns

Lorraine Kelly has proudly released a topless photoshoot as a part of her Change + Check campaign raising awareness for breast cancer.

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7 d. ago ‘I was a man, I was 36 – I didn’t think in a million years I could have breast cancer’

James Richards was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 aged 36. After finding that so much of the support is geared towards women, he launched Moobs in 2023, the UK’s first dedicated male breast cancer organisation, to raise awareness and help men with the disease. He tells Charlotte Cripps his story

Science

7 d. ago Strictly's Thomas Skinner paints nails pink and praises 'little warrior' Amy Dowden

The Apprentice star painted his nails to raise awareness for breast cancer and praised his "little cancer warrior" Amy Dowden

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8 d. ago Lorraine Kelly goes topless in new shoot as she jokes about her 'bigger buns'

Lorraine Kelly strips off as part of ground-breaking Change + Check campaign raising awareness of breast cancer

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8 d. ago Lanarkshire singer who beat childhood cancer is now living her dream on tour

This Blood Cancer Awareness month, Amy-Louise Carmichael is keen to raise awareness of the disease by sharing her journey in the hope of inspiring others.

Society

8 d. ago MSP joins Asda Motherwell staff to launch annual Wear It Pink campaign

The Wear It Pink campaign encourages individuals and businesses to come together to raise funds for breast cancer charities, supporting vital research, patient care, and education.

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9 d. ago Covid vaccines 'might raise the risk of cancer', contentious study claims

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

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1 week ago Mum left speechless as teachers at her son’s school take extreme action to prevent kids drinking squash instead of water

A MUM has been left speechless after her six-year-old son told her his teachers SNIFF students' water bottles at school. Sam admitted she "can't get her head round" the extremes the teachers allegedly go to in order to ensure none of the children have squash or flavoured water in their bottles. "I actually cannot believe...

Politics

1 week ago 'I'm a GP — stop this water bottle habit before you get diarrhoea and vomiting'

A GP has warned that one thing many people neglect to do with their water bottle can lead to sickness

Politics

1 week ago UK households asked to prepare WW3 survival kit to 'last three days' by EU

The kit should include bottled water, torches, matches energy bars and ID documents as well as cash and playing cards in the event of a future conflict

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1 week ago All UK households warned to prepare WW3 survival kit to last families three days

The European Union has urged all citizens to prepare a survival kit for use in extreme emergencies, that includes bottled water, torches, matches and energy bars in case of an attack

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1 week ago The red flag sign in your pee that means you could be at 25% higher risk of dementia revealed

A RED flag sign in your pee could mean you have a 25 per cent higher risk of dementia, scientists say. Having high levels of the protein albumin in your pee could mean you're at increased risk of developing the disease later in life, according to Karolinska Institutet. Also known as albuminuria, having the protein...

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1 week ago Eating trendy ramen dishes regularly linked to risk of early death, scientists discover

Ramen, a dish which combines noodles with a steaming hot, often pork-based broth, slices of meat, seaweed and vegetables, has become a mainstream lunch and dinner choice in the UK

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