13 h. ago Scientists behind study linking Tylenol to autism accuse Trump of 'spreading misinformation'

Researchers behind the latest studies investigating links between acetaminophen use and autism have slammed Donald Trump for 'spreading misinformation' about their work.

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15 h. ago Changing how people eat could save 15 million lives a year, landmark study finds

Researchers say Shift to mostly plant-rich, flexible global diet could slash premature deaths, ease inequality, and curb environmental destruction

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28 h. ago ‘Planetary health diet’ could save 40,000 deaths a day, landmark report finds

Diet allows modest meat consumption and would also slash food-related climate emissions by half, says report by 70 leading experts from 35 countriesAdoption of a plant-rich “planetary health diet” could prevent 40,000 early deaths a day across the world, according to a landmark report.The diet – which allows moderate meat consumption – and related measures would also slash the food-related emissions driving global heating by half by 2050. Today, a third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the global food system and taming the climate crisis is impossible without changing how the world eats, the researchers said. Food production is also the biggest cause of the destruction of wildlife and forests and the pollution of water. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Diet rich in fruit, veg and nuts could prevent up to 15 million deaths worldwide, study claims

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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28 h. ago Fruit, veg and nut diet ‘could prevent around 15 million deaths globally’

Experts say the planetary health diet is linked to a 27% reduced risk of premature death and fewer cases of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

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28 h. ago Eat 'no more than three portions of meat a week' to save planet, report says

EAT-Lancet report unveils radical new ‘Planetary Health Diet’ high in fruit and veg - but low in meat and dairy - which also cuts chances of early death by 27%

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62 h. ago People who hang toilet roll 'wrong way' may have same desired personality trait

A phycological study claims people who hang their toilet roll the 'wrong way' all have one thing in common - and it's considered to be a desirable personality trait

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4 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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4 d. ago Experts hit back at highly contentious study claiming Covid vaccine raises risk of SIX cancers including breast and prostate

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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4 d. ago The abortion pill is safe. But why should Trump let facts get in the way of his agenda? | Moira Donegan

RFK Jr is conducting a review of mifepristone, citing a deeply flawed study. The move could be devastating for womenRobert F Kennedy Jr’s health department is conducting a new review of mifepristone, the drug used in the majority of American abortions, claiming that a new study from a conservative thinktank has raised concerns about its safety.Mifepristone, which was approved by the FDA 25 years ago this month, has repeatedly been proven safe and effective for use terminating pregnancies in both multiple medical trials and in widespread patient use over the past quarter of a century. The report cited by Kennedy, meanwhile, comes from the Ethics and Public Policy Center – a group that applies “the Jewish and Christian traditions” to modern law and pushes back “against the extreme progressive agenda while building a consensus for conservatives” – and was not peer reviewed. The study has been heavily criticized by medical experts for its methodology and lack of transparency regarding h...

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5 d. ago See the vibrant fruit, veg and flowers that bloomed in north London gardens

See the vibrant fruit, veg and flowers that bloomed in north London gardens  HamHigh

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6 d. ago ‘Go woke, go broke’? New study challenges claims progressive films flop at the box office

Film data analyst Stephen Follows finds no evidence that ‘woke-adjacent’ cinema is doomed commercially – and claims some genres may benefit from diverse casting“Go woke, go broke” is a movie catchphrase du jour, loved by rightwing culture warriors, who take aim at mainstream films judged to have adopted progressive values, and therefore are worthy of boycott and complaints. Films as varied as The Marvels, Charlie’s Angels, Ghostbusters (the 2016 reboot) and Pixar’s Elio have been attacked for their perceived commitment to inclusiveness and diversity, and in some cases their box office revenue appears to have been affected as a result.But is it actually the case? Film data analyst Stephen Follows, an adviser to Guinness World Records and author of The Horror Movie Report, has published research on how audiences actually respond to “woke-adjacent” content in current cinema. First presented at the Zurich film festival on Saturday, Follows’ research suggests that there is no blanket rul...

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6 d. ago Diabetes, heart disease and arthritis may be tied to common ache, study claims

While back pain is very common, scientists believe it may be linked to an increased likelihood of certain illnesess

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7 d. ago Tesco to give away free fruit and veg to thousands of children across the UK

The supermarket's initiative will help target areas where families on lower incomes may struggle to afford a healthy diet.

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8 d. ago Primary schoolers rebrand Tesco fruit and veg to encourage other kids to give it a go

Exactly 82% say they’re more likely to eat fruit and veg if a friend or schoolmate recommends it thanks to their often-colourful ways of describing the taste, texture and colour (29%)

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8 d. ago More than half of the world's coastal settlements are retreating inland to avoid rising sea levels, study finds

Human settlements around the world are moving inland and relocating away from coastlines as sea levels rise, a new study claims.

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8 d. ago Fitness coach says adding 4 Lidl items to basket can help curb mindless snacking

Sam Slack, who posts on TikTok as @samslackfit, shared his "nutrient-dense" Lidl shop that could prevent you from snacking on "processed junk"

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1 week ago Manchester United cult hero who won 2008 Champions League faces prison time for failing to pay £142,000 child maintenance after fathering NINE children

Reports claim he will be allowed out to study or do community work during the day, but have to return to his lock-up at night, under a more lax 'semi-open regime' only if there is prison overcrowding.

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1 week ago Greengrocer's 'emergency gas leak' turns out to be the world's smelliest fruit

The unusual source of the smell was discovered when an engineer entered the fruit and veg store

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2 w. ago Scientists finally admit the Covid vaccines were ineffective

The World Health Organisation claims their roll-out prevented 14.4 million deaths worldwide in their first year, with some estimates closer to 20 million.

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