30 m. ago Air fryer warning as cleaning expert urges everyone to check appliance

Cleaning experts warn that failure to properly clean your air fryer after each use can lead to harmful mould growth with potential health implications

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35 m. ago Air fryer and coffee machine health alerts as people told to make check

The interior of the air fryer, particularly the basket, can become a breeding ground for mould if not properly cleaned and dried after each use, experts warn

Society

57 m. ago Boffins predict how virus with high fatality rate could trigger another Covid

A well-established virus with a high fatality rate is raising fears of a new pandemic, prompting experts to warn about the urgent need for strong public health measures

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26 h. ago Impact from strike by doctors will continue into January, experts warn

Officials have said the strike had come at the ‘worst time’ for the NHS amid rising flu cases and other winter illnesses.

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27 h. ago New flu strain putting severe pressure on healthcare across Europe, says WHO

At least 27 of 38 countries in WHO’s European region are reporting high or very high influenza activity, body saysEurope live – latest updatesAn intense surge in flu cases driven by a newly dominant virus strain is sweeping across Europe, placing healthcare systems in several countries under severe pressure, the World Health Organization has said.The WHO said on Wednesday that at least 27 of the 38 countries in its European region were reporting “high or very high influenza activity”, with more than half of patients with flu-like symptoms testing positive in six countries including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia and the UK. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Is it too late to get the flu vaccine? Manchester's public health chief answers as severe cases sweep country

'It'll get worse before it gets better'

Science

40 h. ago Nicotine pouch use surges tenfold in five years, research reveals

Experts warn growing use of nicotine pouches is due to ‘heavy and indiscriminate’ marketing of products

Politics

55 h. ago UK drivers face £10,000 fines for common driving errors in the rain

Motoring experts warn that rain-related traffic offences can cost UK drivers from £50 to £10,000, including speeding, splashing pedestrians, faulty equipment and worn tyres

Economics

3 d. ago Stranger Things season 5 trailer sparks fears as two major characters could be killed off

Stranger Things has released a new trailer for the second half of its fifth and final season - and it looks like some beloved characters may be in grave danger

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3 d. ago Workers warned they could lose over 40 percent of Christmas bonus

Pensions experts warn many employees do not realise bonuses do not escape scot-free

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3 d. ago The truth about the ‘super flu’ and the severity of this flu season

Here’s what you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to protect yourself

Politics

3 d. ago Petro urges Colombians to celebrate Christmas season despite ELN rebels' forced strike

President Gustavo Petro has urged Colombians to celebrate the Christmas season without fear despite a forced strike announced by rebels

Events

4 d. ago Like many holiday traditions, lighting candles and fireplaces is best done in moderation

The warm scents of gingerbread and pine are holiday favorites, but experts warn they can affect indoor air quality

Events

4 d. ago What is the H3N2 flu strain and how serious is it? Symptoms and advice as UK cases surge

Health bosses are warning this winter could see the ‘most severe flu outbreak in decades’

Science

4 d. ago Expert warns of 'Ozempic face' rise as stars sound alarm on weight

Weight-loss injections have sparked rapid transformations among the famous, but experts warn that the after-effects are becoming harder to ignore

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5 d. ago Tis the season for the scammers: Experts warn of 8 ways you can be duped this holiday

Some seasonal job ads are also not all they are cracked up to be

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5 d. ago ‘Beyond catastrophic’: How super flu is pushing the NHS to the brink

Leading medics warn of severe hospital overcrowding, staff struck down with flu, and a worrying number of cases among children. Rebecca Thomas reports

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5 d. ago NHS urges 'call 999' for severe flu symptoms as hospitalisations surge

NHS guidance reminds people with flu to call 999 if they experience severe symptoms, as the health service faces record demands with flu hospitalisations up 55%

Science

5 d. ago Now experts warn weight loss jab users about superflu! Slimmers urged to know what to do if struck down with the virus

Weight loss jab users face an added hurdle when it comes to protecting themselves against the flu , a leading pharmacist has warned.

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5 d. ago Seven dementia symptoms that could be confused for normal ageing

Experts warn that one in three people delay reporting dementia symptoms, mistaking them for typical age-related changes

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