6 h. ago Common medications affected by heatwave as expert warns it 'can be dangerous'

Certain common medications may not mix well with the warm weather warns experts. Here's how to make sure you or elderly family members stay safe in the sunshine

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35 h. ago Arsenal warned PSG are ‘one of most dangerous sides in world football’ ahead of Champions League showdown

PSG star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia warns Gunners to prepare for ‘top-quality’ forward line

Sport

38 h. ago Will Scotland see a heatwave this week as weather expert predicts record temps?

The UK is set for the hottest week of the year so far but will Scotland's temperatures constitute a heatwave?

Society

43 h. ago Drinking champagne could reduce risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study suggests

Maintaining a positive mood and eating more fruit may also help lower risk, researchers findDrinking champagne, eating more fruit, staying slim and maintaining a positive outlook on life could help reduce the risk of a sudden cardiac arrest, the world’s first study of its kind suggests.Millions of people worldwide die every year after experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), when the heart stops pumping blood around the body without warning. They are caused by a dangerous abnormal heart rhythm, when the electrical system in the heart is not working properly. Without immediate treatment such as CPR, those affected will die. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Lad pictured hanging off the back of a bus as he hitches a ride along Hyde Road

Transport bosses have warned against the 'stupid and dangerous' trend

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56 h. ago Brits warned popular item is banned from suitcases because of serious risk of injury to flight crew

British tourists have been warned not to pack a popular item that could be very dangerous.

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67 h. ago Foreign Office's red list of 25 world's most dangerous countries as Brits warned

The Foreign Office’s red list covers more than 21% of the world’s landmass - and Brits ignoring its 'do not travel' advice can expect little support in the event of an emergency

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3 d. ago Warning over potentially dangerous weight loss drugs being sold online to people 'desperate' to shed the pounds

Seizures of potentially dangerous weight loss drugs being sold on the black market in Scotland have soared as online dealers gamble with people's lives.

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4 d. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least five and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least five people and injured more than 700, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least eight and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least eight people and injured more than 700, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Huge explosion in Iranian port kills at least four and injures more than 500

Official suggests blast in southern port of Shahid Rajaee in Bandar Abbas due to explosion of chemicals in containersAn immense blast in Iran’s southern port of Shahid Rajaee has killed at least four people and injured more than 500, according to state media, with an official suggesting the fire was caused by the explosion of chemical containers.A spokesperson for Iran’s crisis management body pointed to poor storage conditions of chemicals as the trigger for the port explosion. “The cause of the explosions was the chemicals inside the containers,” Hossein Zafari, a crisis management spokesperson, told Iran’s ILNA news agency. He added that the port administration had previously been warned about the danger these chemicals posed. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Hot Chicks review: Powerful play an important message to parents on dangers of drug gangs

Cardiff-born playwright Rebecca Jade Hammond's 75-minute show issues a warning on the dangers for young people in society

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4 d. ago Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions

Developed countries pressed to submit national plans well before Cop30 as time runs out to avoid 1.5C temperature riseRich countries are dragging their feet on producing new plans to combat the climate crisis, thereby putting the poor into greater danger, some of the world’s most vulnerable nations have warned.All governments are supposed to publish new plans this year on cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but so far only a small majority have done so, and some of the plans submitted have been inadequate to the scale of action needed. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Travel expert warns of 'dangerous' scam at popular tourist locations in Italy

Lauren Quacquarelli, a travel expert who has written several guidebooks on the country and it's surrounding islands, has issued a warning to holidaymakers

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5 d. ago Are weight loss drugs safe? Health experts issue warning over dangerous side effects of weight loss injections

Leading health professionals warn that these medications come with significant side effects 🚨

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5 d. ago Common kitchen spice could interfere with arthritis and diabetes medications

You almost definitely have this spice in your cupboard, but scientists have found that it may be impacting the effectiveness of certain prescription medicines

Science

6 d. ago Couple who sold their house to travel the world as nomads detail the brutal realities of living on the road

Rob, 58, and Masha Glanville, 61, originally from Canada, got rid of all their possessions and left their abode in 2017 with only what could fit in their backpacks. They have now visited 196 countries.

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6 d. ago Dog expert's urgent warning to Scottish owners over common walking habit that could seriously harm your pet

Dog owners in Scotland are being urged to urgently rethink how they walk their four-legged friends, as leading canine welfare expert Jo Middleton issues a stark warning about the hidden dangers of using collars and leads.

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6 d. ago REAL reason so many are overweight. Lawyer Hannah was exhausted and struggled with her size for years. Then she was medicated for a common condition and lost 4st fast

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

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6 d. ago The underdiagnosed brain disorder more common than multiple sclerosis

Functional neurological disorder is one of the most common medical conditions seen in emergency care

Science