51 m. ago Troops are now patrolling Los Angeles. This is a disaster waiting to happen | Kenneth Roth

Troops are trained for war, where they can shoot to kill. Asking troops to police is an invitation to brutalityThis was the moment that Donald Trump was waiting for. A Democratic city, Los Angeles. A Democratic state, California. His most popular issue, immigration. And protests where occasional violence could be spotlighted endlessly on social media. What better time to summon the troops and burnish the president’s tough-guy image.But Trump should be careful what he wishes for. The spectacle of needlessly calling in 4,000 national guard troops and 700 Marines may be red meat for his Maga base, but for most everyone else it is a bright warning sign of Trump’s autocratic tendencies. Rather than quell the protests, he is provoking more, not only in LA but in at least two dozen cities across the US. Even if this is not yet the mass mobilization that such repression has sparked in other countries, it is making Trump’s true colors clear.Kenneth Roth, former executive director of Human Ri...

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2 h. ago Katie Price's battle with rare form of cancer after discovering warning sign

Katie Price was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer when she was pregnant with her son Harvey - the former glamour model has opened up on her health scare

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46 h. ago Diet mistake could trigger deadly Parkinson's, study suggests

The researchers studied 88 Parkinson's participants and found they had a less diverse gut microbiome-the community of 'friendly' bacteria that live in the gut and communicate with the brain.

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48 h. ago Struggling with this simple task could be 'early warning sign' of stroke or dementia

Over 50s who struggle with this physical task could be at a higher risk of chronic disease, scientists warn

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68 h. ago Bacteria in surprising part of the body may 'worsen symptoms' of Parkinson's disease

Changes to these bacteria have been linked to "a common and distressing symptom" of Parkinson's disease

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3 d. ago Covid warning as new variant causes different symptoms including unusual sign

Doctors have issued a warning about the new coronavirus strain, which has been flagged in the UK, US and Australia.

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3 d. ago Gut bacteria changes could be ‘warning sign for worsening Parkinson’s symptoms’

Scientists suggest the toxins could one day be used as ‘markers’ for medics to pinpoint the Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of dementia.

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3 d. ago Scientists link gut bacteria to early stages of Parkinson’s disease

According to the Alzheimer’s Society, around a third of people with Parkinson’s eventually develop dementia

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5 d. ago A massive outbreak has made Ontario the measles epicentre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago A huge outbreak has made Ontario the measles centre of the western hemisphere

Three-quarters of cases are in unvaccinated children, and this week saw the first fatality: a premature babyMeasles outbreak: how contagious is it and what are the symptoms?Outside the emergency room of the St Thomas Elgin general hospital, about 200km (125 miles) south-west of Toronto, a large sign with bright yellow block letters issues an urgent warning: “NO MEASLES VAX & FEVER COUGH RASH – STOP – DO NOT ENTER!”To see such an imperative in the 21st century might have been previously unimaginable for Canada, which in 1998 achieved “elimination status” for measles, meaning the virus is no longer circulating regularly. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Shoppers warned to look out for tiny sign on eggs to avoid catching salmonella

Vulnerable people should never eat eggs without the sign.

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7 d. ago Drivers who notice 'sweet sugary' smell in car warned it could be 'early sign' of major issue

If you've detected this type of odour, you better act fast

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7 d. ago Shocking moment King's Guard horse chews tourist's arm after she stands too close

The tourist was bitten in front of a sign warning people near where guards are stationed: ‘Beware, horse may kick or bite’

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8 d. ago 'Distressing' dementia warning sign can appear in the middle of the night

In a study, people who exhibited this sign were four times more likely to experience cognitive decline.

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8 d. ago Drivers warned sugary smell in car could mean whopping £1,000 repair bill

Motorists have been warned that a sugary smell in their vehicle could be a sign of serious damage and could result in a repair bill of more than £1,000

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8 d. ago GP warns heartburn could be sign of a 'hidden' condition that affects one in six

In a new clip posted to Dr Ahmed's Instagram page, the medic said the symptoms, like heartburn, headaches and nausea, can easily be mistaken for other conditions.

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1 week ago Feel wiped out in the summer months? It could be hidden sign of a deadly paralysing disease that's on the rise, top GP warns

According to Dr Asif Ahmed, an NHS GP , if you have pain, fatigue or visual problems, which worsen in hot weather, it could be a sign of the disease.

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2 w. ago Dementia warning as craving certain foods 'could be a sign of the disease'

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of the rare forms of dementia and can cause patients to crave sweet, fatty foods, or carbohydrates and even forget their table manners

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2 w. ago Earth heading for 'unprecedented' 2C rise in global temperatures as Met Office reveals 'shocking statistics'

Scientists warn there is 'no sign of respite' from climate change as temperatures continue to rise

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2 w. ago Kim started forgetting faces and bumping into things. She blamed her glasses

When Kim Norris began bumping into things, misjudging distances and walking past people she knew without realising, she assumed the problem lay with her new glasses.

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