44 m. ago NHS warning over 'trait' that can be serious if inherited by children

Anyone with a sickle cell 'trait' does not suffer from the disease but carries one of the causative genes

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52 m. ago NHS alert over often symptomless 'trait' that may be serious if inherited by children

Having sickle cell disease is different from carrying a sickle cell trait - here is what you need to know

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82 m. ago A hurricane sank a Spanish fleet in 1715. This summer, salvagers found $1M in coins

A team of treasure hunters announced this week they had uncovered a load of Spanish coins they estimate is worth $1 million

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2 h. ago Chief Osceola and Renegade have dazzled Florida State fans with tribe's approval for nearly 50 years

Chief Osceola and Renegade make up one of college football's grandest traditions

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4 h. ago He was the 'king' of our family but a 'horrible and cruel' disease took him from us

Paul Sloots had regularly been tasked with removing asbestos lagging from pipework during his career as a burner in the demolition of buildings

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4 h. ago New Florida bill will bypass training requirements for people using guns to defend religious buildings

Licensed gun owners in the state with concealed carry permits can already take their weapons inside houses of worship

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5 h. ago Shroud of Turin mystery deepens as surgeon spots hidden detail that points to Jesus' resurrection

Millions of Christians believe that a 14-foot linen housed in Italy bears the imprint of Jesus, left behind by a burst of energy during the resurrection.

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5 h. ago Waterfront trail rebranded in memory of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan

The trail will feature workout stations adorned in Hogan's signature red and yellow colours

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5 h. ago Scientists discover key part of the brain that degrades in Alzheimer's... paving way for breakthrough therapies

Researchers have uncovered a key part of the brain that causes older people to become less familiar with their surroundings as they age, a potentially early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

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6 h. ago The five every day habits experts say you can always rely on for better health

Doctors say certain simple practices can help you live longer and fight off disease

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6 h. ago 'Manchester synagogue terror attacker's father worked at North Manchester General Hospital', says neighbour

Jihad Al-Shamie's father is understood to be a trauma surgeon in war-torn areas of the world

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6 h. ago Who can handle title heat? Piastri and Norris know winner will be the one who stays cool

With just seven races left, drivers must cut out errors and any extra pressure, says seven-time winner Lewis HamiltonWere it not already a sweltering sauna in Singapore, the increasing intensity of this season’s Formula One world championship would be enough to make all but the most stoic competitor wilt. Withstanding the pressure may yet prove the difference between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri as the title battle ratchets up with every race.Including this weekend’s meeting in Singapore at the Marina Bay circuit, seven grands prix remain and the championship is finely poised. Piastri leads his teammate by 25 points. Both are free to race each other and with Max Verstappen still a distant 69 in arrears, it is a head-to-head battle, with little to choose between them. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Florida woman caught by her husband sexually abusing his underage son gets new punishment added to jail time

Nurse Alexis Von Yates lost her job and nursing license soon after her arrest

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6 h. ago Florida receives $608 million reimbursement for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ costs

Federal officials have reimbursed Florida $608 million for an immigration detention center in the Everglades

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6 h. ago Florida waterfront trail to honor wrestling legend Hulk Hogan

A stretch of a waterfront trail in the Florida Gulf Coast community of Clearwater is being renamed to honor wrestling giant Hulk Hogan

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6 h. ago TUI tourists floored by £9million holiday price increase which costs 'trip to moon with NASA'

It's no secret that flights and hotels have increased in price, but for one traveller, the cost of their trip was dubbed 'a trip to the moon with NASA' as it saw a whopping price increase

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8 h. ago Jannik Sinner admits increasing problem after moving possessions into parents' home

Jannik Sinner won his third trophy of the year defeating Learner Tien in the China Open final on Wednesday, with the Italian tennis ace admitting he's running out of space for silverware

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8 h. ago ‘Surprisingly creamy’: as a fermentista, how could I resist making ant yoghurt?

Findings of study into fermentation process behind dairy product could serve as toolkit for creating new foodsWhether it is kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, kimchi, or sourdough, today’s foodies are not short of fermented treats to tantalise their tastebuds. But for the adventurous, the menu may be about to get wilder. How about a spoonful of ant yoghurt?Making it does not involve milking any ants. Instead, the unfortunate insects are dropped into a jar of warm milk, which is tucked into an ant mound and left to ferment overnight. The fermenting tradition originating from Turkey and Bulgaria is now being resurrected in the name of science. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago A new study shows the ‘nocebo’ effect can trick us into thinking we have food intolerances, says Dr Megan Rossi

The Gut Health Doctor reveals how to impact your brain with food in this episode of Well Enough

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9 h. ago Trauma surgeon father of Manchester synagogue terrorist condemns his son's 'heinous act' as he tells of family's 'deep shock and sorrow' at the targeting of 'peaceful, innocent civilians'

In a family statement today, relatives of the 35-year-old Syrian-born terrorist said they wanted to 'distance themselves' from Thursday's atrocity.

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