33 m. ago Outrage as transport regulator finds illegal migrants hiding in lorries could be behind explosion in food poisoning outbreaks: '3,000 trucks contaminated'

Lorries were the most common route used by people smugglers to hide migrants before tighter security around ports and the Channel Tunnel led to rise in small boat crossings.

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60 m. ago Urgent warning to vapers as scientists discover vape mouthpieces are SWARMING with fungi that harm airways

Scientists from the University of Florida found that vape mouthpieces are 'abundantly colonised' by harmful fungi.

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2 h. ago ADHD drug treatment can reduce patients’ suicidal behaviour, study finds

Symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can involve being inattentive, hyperactivity and impulsiveness.

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2 h. ago Boy with fragile skin disorder given hope after new treatment

Gabrielius Misurenkovas, 12, from east London, was diagnosed with an inflammatory disease called recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB) when he was a baby.

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3 h. ago Nicholas Rossi found guilty in US rape trial after extradition from Scotland

Rossi was arrested in Glasgow in 2021 while receiving treatment for Covid-19 after hospital staff recognised his distinctive tattoos from an Interpol notice.

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4 h. ago Drivers told to be aware of 'confusing' road markings that can lead to £130 fine

They've been around for years but they are still a common cause of confusion for motorists

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4 h. ago Man Utd deliver Sekou Kone update after young star's head injury sees match abandoned

Manchester United's U21 side saw their game at Tamworth called off due to a head injury to Sekou Kone but the teenager is now stable after receiving treatment and requiring an ambulance

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4 h. ago ‘No country is safe’: deadly Nordic heatwave supercharged by climate crisis, scientists say

Historically cool nations saw hospitals overheating and surge in drownings, wildfires and toxic algal bloomsThe prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say.Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F). Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Labour's obsession with the religion of 'rewilding' threatens lives, livelihoods

Wildfires are getting too close for comfort. Our National Fire Chiefs Council has warned that not only are blazes increasingly common, and are starting to cross the 'rural-urban interface'.

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10 h. ago Six Oropouche symptoms easily mistaken for flu after deadly virus first found in UK

UKHSA confirms first UK cases of Oropouche virus in travellers from Brazil. With flu-like symptoms, experts warn holidaymakers to know the signs and take precautions

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11 h. ago ADHD medication linked to lower risk of suicidal behaviours, study suggests

Research also suggests the medication lowers risks of substance misuse, transport accidents and criminalityAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder medication is linked to significantly lower risk of suicidal behaviours, substance misuse, transport accidents and criminality, according to a study of the wider outcomes of treatment.The research, based on the medical records of nearly 150,000 people in Sweden, suggested that the drugs could have meaningful benefits beyond helping with the core symptoms of ADHD. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Cancer patient faces fresh setback as his car is stolen after first day of treatment: ‘Now I have to deal with that’

Seattle police are still looking for a culprit

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15 h. ago Man rushed to hospital after 'disturbance' at Edinburgh pub as probe launched

A man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment and the extent of his injuries is unknown.

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16 h. ago Boffins say toothpaste made from hair could help fix damaged teeth

Scientists may have cracked the code for rotten teeth as they found that keratin – a protein found in hair – can repair our teeth, as dentists around the world rejoice

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17 h. ago AI could soon detect early voice box cancer from the sound of your voice

Scientists analysed more than ten thousand voice notes to detect distinctive ‘vocal biomarkers’

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18 h. ago First picture of 'Clapham Common Prowler' who sexually assaulted schoolgirls as they walked home alone

John Nyhan has admitted prowling around Clapham Common looking for teenage girls to sexually assault

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18 h. ago Insomnia breakthrough as experts discover key 'driver' of the sleep problem that ruins millions of lives

Scientists have pinpointed why millions of people struggle to get a good night's sleep-and it's not lumpy pillows or a racing mind, the problem lies in their GUT.

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18 h. ago Heatwave warning: Common home fan mistake could be deadly, causing heart attacks, scientists warn

It may seem like the one thing that can provide relief in a heatwave, but if it is too hot, a fan can be dangerous, a new study has found.

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18 h. ago ‘Mind blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown

Almost all of the ‘sex discordant’ birds were genetically female but had male reproductive organs, study findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 5% of common Australian wild birds including kookaburras and lorikeets could have undergone a “sex reversal” where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs, according to a new study.The study is thought to be the first to find widespread sex reversal across multiple wild bird species, but the cause of the phenomenon is not yet known. Continue reading...

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18 h. ago Banish unpleasant bin smells in hot weather with common 65p kitchen ingredient

Experts have shared a simple and inexpensive way to stop your bin from smelling in hot weather - and all you need is a common kitchen ingredient that costs as little as 65p

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