82 m. ago Age against the machine: what I learned after stripping down for a full body scan

Spa-like health centres scour every inch of our bodies in an attempt to extend life. But is this just another way of delaying the inevitable?A few months ago, I was invited to get a full-body scan in east London. Neko Health is one of several diagnostic clinics that, for a price, uses electrocardiograms, blood tests and a talking skin-scanner to examine you. The company claims it can detect various underlying cardiovascular and metabolic issues, assess your risk of developing pre-diabetes and identify suspect moles.From the outside, the centre looks like a vast glass mausoleum. Inside, it’s more of a curve-walled spa with pleasant changing areas, private examination rooms and pot plants. Sadly, there’s no swimming pool. The whole process takes less than an hour, and includes (among other things) a mostly nude scan, various blood draws, a test for grip strength and, at the end, through some swift data-crunching, a GP consultation. Most patients (me included) leave with a relatively c...

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2 h. ago ‘Call on the Government to help protect elephants and dolphins from cruel tourist abuse’

Star Paws columnist Catherine Lamb is urging the Government to protect animals and implement the Low Welfare Act. Plus: could your cat or dog have dementia?

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3 h. ago ITV Big Brother star given 'procedure' in house after cruel diagnosis

The iconic house will be transformed into a hospital in scenes airing tonight (October 16)

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4 h. ago Bill Belichick built an empire on control. But UNC is letting chaos reign | Andrew Lawrence

The NFL’s great tactician was meant to elevate North Carolina football. Instead, his rigid ways, fraying staff and tone-deafness have made the Tar Heels a cautionary taleIt used to be that there was no stronger brand in football than a “Bill Belichick-coached” outfit. For most of his nearly 50 years in the pros, the phrase connoted teams that prepared for every scenario, executed directions to perfection and met all the moments in between to secure victory time and again. But since the NFL turned its back on Belichick, who stepped down to the college ranks and took the head job at North Carolina seemingly for appearances, the Belichick-coached team slogan has become less of a mark of excellence than a bright warning label for a program run amok.The concerns at this juncture, still short of midway through Belichick’s freshman season, are overwhelming. The misleading record, the stark images of home fans deserting a blowout loss to Clemson before half-time, the dramatic talent deficit...

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4 h. ago Princess Eugenie breaks tradition of annual birthday posts for her mother Sarah Ferguson as she fails to publicly celebrate Duchess's 66th amid Jeffrey Epstein scandal

The King's niece, 35, was silent on social media while the Duchess of York celebrated her 66th birthday amid the ongoing Epstein scandal engulfing her and the Prince Andrew.

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4 h. ago Two UK millionaires walking among us as National Lottery appeals for winners

The two winning players are both from Birmingham

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5 h. ago Father wins lottery because his daughter begged him to buy her sweets

The family had been saving for a trip to New York since last Christmas, and can finally make their dream a reality

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5 h. ago In the wake of Young Republicans texting scandal, ‘white supremacist’ Nick Fuentes claims: ‘There’s groypers in every department’

Fuentes’s comments came after it was revealed that members of the Young Republicans were praising Hitler and threatening to torture opponents

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5 h. ago Sound waves could treat cancer and Alzheimer’s. A biomedical engineer explains how

More patients may soon benefit from recent advances in sound wave technology

Science

6 h. ago Jadon Sancho in girlfriend accusations scandal: Man United loan star is called a 'client' by Saweetie's 'ex

Jadon Sancho and his American rapper and singer girlfriend Saweetie are being accused of owing money to her alleged manager.

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7 h. ago BBC Breakfast hosts deliver devastating news on air after guest's incurable diagnosis

BBC Breakfast hosts Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were back to host on Thursday

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8 h. ago Labour bank spying bill will bring ‘unprecedented surveillance,’ charities warn

Exclusive: Government warned new counter-fraud powers risk ‘recreating Horizon-scale scandal’

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8 h. ago Virginia Giuffre: everything we know as devastating new memoir unveils fresh details of abuse and scandal

Virginia Giuffre's upcoming memoir details her experiences with Jeffrey Epstein and alleged interactions with Prince Andrew

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8 h. ago Neurologist reveals what could be causing your dizzy spells... and what you can do to stop the world spinning

Millions of Britons suffer from dizziness that lasts months or even years - with many of them struggling to obtain a correct diagnosis.

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8 h. ago ‘Chuck was breaking beer bottles over his own head’: thrash metal legends Testament on 40 years of mayhem

After their lead singer shed his glam rock spandex, the band became rivals to thrash’s Big Four. Still releasing potent high-octane riffage, they retread their path through cancer scares and jazz detoursIn the Bay Area of mid-1980s California, a heavy metal scene was forming that was angrier, louder and much, much faster than anything that came before: thrash. Progenitors Metallica are the most well-known of its alumni, but this corner of the West Coast spawned dozens of other brilliant bands seemingly unbounded by tempo, or sometimes even melody.With their blistering, high-octane riffing and superb technical chops, one of the most formidable and resilient is Testament. Despite having enough lineup changes to rival the Fall, cancer scares and the 1990s grunge takeover that edged out cut-off denim for plaid shirts, Testament are still selling out tours, gnashing at the heels of the commercially dominating Big Four metal bands – Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax – and releasing ...

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9 h. ago Nestle to axe 16,000 jobs around world over next two years in cost

The boss of the consumer goods giant said the firm needed to ‘change faster’ and secure its future ‘as a leader in our industry’.

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12 h. ago Wealthy families are swapping suburbs for the best central London postcodes as house prices slashed

As prices fall, wealthy families are moving back into the city’s best neighbourhoods

Society

16 h. ago Sir Keir Starmer releases bombshell witness statements in China spy scandal

The Prime Minister released three witness statements from deputy national security adviser Matt Collins as he battles Tory "cover-up" claims

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21 h. ago Thomas Skinner rants he wishes he 'never went on Strictly Come Dancing' as he receives 'constant abuse' amid cheating scandal

Thomas Skinner ranted that he wishes he 'never went on Strictly Come Dancing', as since he has received 'constant abuse' amid cheating scandal. 

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22 h. ago Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr addresses health scare he 'can actually feel getting worse'

Comedian Alan Carr has opened up about a health diagnosis that has left him requiring 'frightening' treatment

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