31 h. ago Swab test can identify children with potentially deadly heart condition, study finds

Research shows arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy can be detected up to five years before diagnosis by other meansA simple cheek-swab test can identify children with a potentially deadly heart condition, five years before they would normally be diagnosed, research has found.Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), which is typically genetic, is responsible for more than 10% of sudden cardiac deaths in children. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Voices: My son’s lucrative summer jobs should be a warning sign for British industry

It isn’t just that unemployment has hit an all-time high – up 500,000 since Keir Starmer took office – businesses are being stymied by hiring freezes, the hospitality sector is increasingly reliant on agency staff, and the number of NEETs is on the rise. Under Labour, Britain simply isn’t working, says Chris Blackhurst

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6 d. ago I'd never felt so sick in my life, but I was fobbed off and dismissed by medics... now I've been handed the most heartbreaking diagnosis at just 28

Joe Readman, a musical theatre actor based in London, first noticed a painless lump in his groin earlier this summer. Within weeks, he experienced night sweats, itchy skin and even fainted.

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6 d. ago Experts warn Trump is showing one rare sign of brain condition and 'it's getting worse'

Clinical psychologists Dr John Gartner and Dr Harry Segal have raised concerns about Donald Trump's psychomotor abilities as they claim the 79-year-old is demonstrating clear indicators of dementia

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7 d. ago ‘It’s a disaster’: drought measure to suck water from River Wharfe met with anger

Campaigners accuse Yorkshire Water of negligence and say plan to top up reservoirs will kill the river’s fishWith its pebble beach and shallow areas for paddling, the River Wharfe at Ilkley has long been a popular swimming location in the pretty Yorkshire town. But plagued by sewage and agricultural runoff, the river has been designated as “poor” quality, and a sign has been put up warning people against bathing in it. And now, the health of the river has been put further at risk with emergency drought plans by Yorkshire Water to suck water from it to top up its reservoirs.A drive by campaigners and wild swimmers led it in 2021 to be the first in the country to get designated bathing status – meaning the government tests it for the harmful E coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago I was diagnosed with deadly liver disease at 19. There had been a warning sign five years before... but now my skin ITCHES from infection

Courtney Kidd was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) as a teenager. Nearly two decades later, she is in desperate need of a liver transplant to save her life.

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1 week ago Terminally ill husband murdered by wife who also killed children was 'bedridden'

A father was left 'bedridden' amid his terminal cancer diagnosis before being horrifically shot dead by his wife, who also killed two of their children, before shooting herself

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1 week ago Key 'warning sign' your dog doesn't like human kisses and you need to stop

A dog owner has been left wondering whether her pet knew she was showing affection when she was planting kisses on her head - and an expert has revealed whether they can understand

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1 week ago Psychotherapist reveals key warning sign that your everyday stress is about to tip you over the edge, triggering a mental breakdown

A psychotherapist has shared the one of the critical warning signs that you've gone from worrying about things at a normal level to developing full blown anxiety.

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2 w. ago Voices: Raising flags only divides communities – just ask Northern Ireland

Flags of every stripe – St George, Palestine, rainbow – are routinely being tied to lampposts across the country, only to be taken down by beleaguered council workers. Is this a warning sign of a society going mad, asks Sean O’Grady

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2 w. ago Man cured of deadly disease suffered by millions of Americans in first

A 42-year-old man living in Sweden was diagnosed with a potentially deadly condition at just five years old. But a pioneering, first-of-its-kind procedure has cured him after just three months.

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2 w. ago Men with THIS body feature are more likely to develop cancer, experts warn

A UK-based NHS GP has warned 'man boobs' can be a sign of potentially deadly underlying health illnesses.

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2 w. ago You should NEVER ignore crusty, white heels: GP warns this type of 'dry skin' on the feet is a sign of infection that could even be fatal

Dr Lee stressed it is important to catch the infection early, warning that if it spreads unchecked it can lead to serious complications that in rare cases prove fatal.

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2 w. ago Michael Barrymore diagnosed with deadly conditon after having stroke

The 73-year-old TV presenter has been warned he faces a high risk of death or serious injury

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2 w. ago How wrinkled your skin gets after a shower might be your body's silent warning sign of serious disease

Just a few minutes in the shower or pool is enough to turn your fingers into wrinkly prunes. But doctors are warning in some cases, those wrinkles could be a sign of serious health issues lurking.

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2 w. ago Urine trouble: Expert pinpoints the health conditions which cause foamy pee

Bubbles in your urine can be dangerous and a sign of hidden underlying health conditions an expert has warned.

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2 w. ago 'Stop immediately' warning to driver who see 'white' sign from their car

A simple oversight could end in a repair bill running into the thousands for drivers across the UK

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2 w. ago Drivers warned to 'pull over immediately' if they see 'thick white' car sign

A common car fault could lead to thousands of pounds of damage

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2 w. ago 'Silent killer' condition symptoms could be spotted with warning sign in eye

In some cases it can trigger a "painless" symptom in one eye - here's what you need to know

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2 w. ago Private investigator reveals one sentence that 'proves partner is cheating'

A private investigator has warned of a tell tale sign that your partner might be cheating, saying that people should listen out for one sentence in particular

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