12 h. ago The 6 ‘danger’ chemicals in popular foods that ‘raise risk of at least 2 cancers by almost a THIRD’

SCOFFING junk food regularly could raise the risk of developing certain cancers by almost a third, a study suggests. Foods laden with preservatives such as ready meals and crisps have been vilified for decades over their alleged risks, with dozens of studies linking them to a host of diseases.  Experts have even called for ultra-processed foods...

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18 h. ago Trump administration releases updated dietary guidelines: ‘Eat real food’

New guidance presented by Robert F Kennedy Jr prioritizes protein, healthy fats and ‘declares war on added sugar’The Trump administration has released updated dietary guidelines for Americans on Wednesday that emphasize eating whole and minimally processed foods, scaling back refined carbohydrates, and “declaring war” on added sugars.The recommendations encourage “prioritizing high-quality protein, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole grains” while steering clear of highly processed foods. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health and human services (HHS) secretary, and Brooke Rollins, the agriculture secretary, are presenting the new guidance at a White House briefing. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

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22 h. ago Warner Bros Discovery tells investors to reject ‘inadequate’ $108bn Paramount bid

Board unwilling to accept hostile takeover despite $40bn guarantee from billionaire Larry EllisonWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) has again told its shareholders to reject an “inadequate” $108.4bn (£80bn) hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the media conglomerate.Paramount, controlled by the billionaire Ellison family, had sought to combat WBD’s criticism of its offer and claims it had “consistently misled” investors by saying it had a “full backstop” – a safety net to ensure it has sufficient funds – from the Ellisons. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Warner Bros Discovery tells investors to reject latest $108bn hostile Paramount bid

Board unwilling to accept hostile takeover despite $40bn guarantee from billionaire Larry EllisonWarner Bros Discovery (WBD) has again told its shareholders to reject an “inadequate” $108.4bn (£80bn) hostile takeover bid by Paramount Skydance amid an extraordinary corporate battle to control the media conglomerate.Paramount, controlled by the billionaire Ellison family, had sought to combat WBD’s criticism of its offer and claims it had “consistently misled” investors by saying it had a “full backstop” – a safety net to ensure it has sufficient funds – from the Ellisons. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago The 12 food preservatives associated with increased risk of diabetes

Preservatives are often used in ultra processed foods such as ready meals, crisps, sugary snacks and breakfast cereals, which have already been linked to poor health by scientists

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40 h. ago I will NEVER let my toddler eat processed foods... despite critics' claims that I'm depriving her

Alison Robinson, 29, from Louisiana, has insisted to the Daily Mail that her daughter Serena is not 'missing out.'

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47 h. ago Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn

‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics sayDonald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, has taken his “drill, baby, drill” mantra global. Achieving the president’s dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging – and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the climate”, experts say.Trump has aggressively sought to boost oil and gas production within the US. Now, following the capture and arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, he is seeking to orchestrate a ramp-up of drilling in Venezuela, which has the largest known reserves of oil in the world – equivalent to some 300bn barrels, according to research firm the Energy Institute. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Voices: ‘Ban empty calories’: Readers on diet, exercise and the UK’s weight loss problem

Our community said weight loss is simple, but the UK’s food culture makes it hard to sustain, with many sharing that cutting processed foods or restricting when they eat helps – until old habits return

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3 d. ago Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were branded 'disaster tourists' during LA wildfires

Harry and Meghan's visit to an evacuation centre in the wake of the worst wildfires Los Angeles has seen was criticised as an ill-timed photo opportunity - a claim the Sussexes have hit back against.

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4 d. ago Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's were branded 'disaster tourists' during LA wildfires

Harry and Meghan's visit to an evacuation centre in the wake of the worst wildfires Los Angeles has seen was criticised as an ill-timed photo opportunity - a claim the Sussexes have hit back against.

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4 d. ago The beauty product swaps that can transform your health: We all know about ultra

Sunna van Kampen turns his attention to the everyday products lining your bathroom shelf - from toothpaste to shampoo and deodorant.

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5 d. ago ‘I need time’: Wilfried Nancy pleads for patience as Celtic face Old Firm battle

Manager has lost five of seven games since taking charge‘This is a tornado You do not win, you get killed’Wilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned defence of his credentials to manage Celtic, asking his critics to apply “context” and claiming the media have tried to “kill” him during his troubled early weeks in charge of the club. The reality is Nancy’s job will come under serious threat should Celtic lose Saturday’s Old Firm fixture.The 2-0 loss to Motherwell on Tuesday was the fifth reverse of Nancy’s seven games in charge of Celtic. The visitors’ performance at Fir Park was especially dismal, which raised the latest set of questions about the former Columbus Crew coach’s suitability for his role. If Rangers win at Celtic Park they would draw level with their oldest foes despite the Ibrox side’s own unconvincing start to the campaign. Both teams trail Hearts in Scotland’s Premiership. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘You guys kill me’: Wilfried Nancy hits back at critics before Old Firm battle

Celtic manager has lost five of seven games in chargeJob under threat if he loses to Rangers on SaturdayWilfried Nancy has launched an impassioned defence of his credentials to manage Celtic, asking his critics to apply context and claiming the media have tried to “kill” him during his troubled early weeks at the club. The reality is that his job will come under serious threat should Celtic lose Saturday’s Old Firm fixture.The 2-0 loss to Motherwell on Tuesday was the fifth reverse of his seven games in charge. The performance at Fir Park was especially dismal, which raised the latest set of questions about the former Columbus Crew coach’s suitability for his role. If Rangers win at Celtic Park they would draw level with their oldest foes despite their own unconvincing start to the campaign. Both trail Hearts in the Premiership. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago British 'ethical hacker' cracks government site to prove he's 'skilled enough for visa'

Jacob Riggs, of Bexley, south east London, claims he secured an Australian visa after uncovering a critical flaw in a live government system

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8 d. ago Comedian Dom Joly claims he had US visa application rejected after criticising Donald Trump online

The Trigger Happy TV star revealed on his Times Radioguest host slot that he was 'not allowed in the US' thanks to his outspoken opinions about the country's president.

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9 d. ago ‘I was told I’d die if I didn’t overcome my eating disorder. Starting my own bakery saved me’

Benjamin Michael tells Caitlin Hornik how recovering from an eating disorder forced him to rebuild his relationship with food, a process that eventually led him to open Benji’s Buns, the New York City bakery that has grown into a neighborhood fixture

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1 week ago Lung cancer warning for foods which make up ‘half the average diet’ after new study

A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death

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2 w. ago Top food critic baffled after man claims we've all been eating chip shop fish wrong

Guardian food critic Grace Dent was left questioning her entire approach to chip shop cuisine after a man suggested we're all eating the fish wrong by keeping the batter

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2 w. ago Derek McInnes delivers damning Rangers verdict as Hearts boss hits back at negative critics’ claim

The league leaders kept their advantage at the summit by seeing off Rangers as Celtic defeated Aberdeen

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