80 m. ago Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease

A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests

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83 m. ago Mary Berry's 'secret ingredient' for making spaghetti bolognese super tasty

Mary Berry has shared her recipe for the ultimate spaghetti bolognese and it's safe to say we've been making the family favourite all wrong - as we've been missing out on a key ingredient

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89 m. ago Easter brainteaser challenges readers to spot 9 hidden eggs in motorway scene

Getting egg-cited for Easter? Put your observation skills to the test with this fun and tricky brainteaser challenge

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2 h. ago Deadly Victorian disease in contaminated 'holy water' leaves Brits in hospital

Brit tourists have brought back cholera to the UK after catching the deadly bacterial disease from holy water which was bottled from the sacred Bermel Giorgis well in Ethiopia

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3 h. ago Top doctor warns cooking ingredient millions use is linked to aggressive breast cancer

Professor Justin Stebbing, who has led groundbreaking research into cancer treatments, described a recent study highlighting the cancer risk as 'significant'.

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3 h. ago Trump tariffs will send global trade into reverse this year, warns WTO

World Trade Organization says trade between US and China is expected to plunge by 81% in ‘decoupling’Donald Trump’s tariffs will send international trade into reverse this year, depressing global economic growth, the World Trade Organization has warned.In its latest snapshot of the global trading system, the Geneva-based institution says it had previously expected goods trade to expand by a healthy 2.7% this year. As a result of Washington’s trade policy, it is now forecasting a 0.2% decline. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago People lose their minds after realising Imperial Leather sticker has hidden use

Those with a liking for Imperial Leather soap will have undoubtedly noticed that the red and gold sticker absolutely refuses to budge. But few may realise that it actually serves an important practical purpose

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5 h. ago New details of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s final days released

Arakawa was shown to have been researching medical conditions related to Covid-19 and flu and police bodycam footage from inside the couple’s home releasedAuthorities on Tuesday released a lengthy investigation report detailing some of the last emails, phone calls and internet searches by Gene Hackman’s wife Betsy Arakawa in the days before her death, indicating that she was scouring for information on flu-like symptoms and breathing techniques.Arakawa died in February of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – a rare, rodent-borne disease that can led to a range of symptoms that include flu-like illness, headaches, dizziness and severe respiratory distress, investigators said. Hackman is believed to have died about a week later of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago What is Hantavirus? Disease explained as rat nests found on Gene Hackman's property after wife's death

The actor's wife Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus – which can be caught from rodents

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7 h. ago One of the highest global rates of serious disease that damages brain found in Scotland

A study conducted by the University of Aberdeen has identified Northern Scotland as having one of the highest global rates of one progressive brain disorder.

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8 h. ago Hantavirus UK guidance issued as pet owners all ask same question

Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa's died due to a respiratory illness linked to hantavirus - a rare disease carried by infected rodents. Here's what you need to know about the virus

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10 h. ago Adding one ingredient into skincare routine can help to banish body odour fast

A dermatologist has shared a simple hack to ensure your sweat never causes you to stink - and it involves using one skincare product that is commonly used to treat acne

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10 h. ago A moment that changed me: I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 41 – and had to find a new look

My beloved Converse All Stars had always been part of my identity. But when they became painful and impractical, it transformed my relationship with clothesStyle and comfort have always been of equal priority for me. I got my first pair of Converse All Stars at the mall in Indiana in the 1980s. They were teal and yellow – I would fold the lip of the hi-top over to show off the lemony interior. For my wedding, I wore low-top leather Converse with my white dress. I’ve walked across cities from Rome to Mumbai, Chicago to Oslo – all while wearing Converse, or Fly London boots – looking for vintage one-offs and secondhand gems, clothes made to last.In 2021, aged 41, I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, a degenerative disease that resulted in symptoms including difficulty moving, especially walking. Dystonia is a common symptom for those of us with young onset Parkinson’s; it involves the involuntary and painful twisting of parts of the body. In my case, dystonia occurs in my back, hands, fe...

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11 h. ago The hidden costs of your digital storage – and how to clean it up

Feel like you’re constantly shelling out for more and more digital storage? Katie Rosseinsky explores why our data usage is spiralling, and asks the experts about the troubling impact on the environment

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11 h. ago Today's TV with Sara Wallis: A terrible secret, a stolen chicken and Jamelia in surprise BBC comedy role

From BBC coming-of-age drama Just Act Normal to the hidden secrets of rollercoasters and a kidnap nightmare, our TV columnist Sara Wallis picks the best telly to watch tonight

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12 h. ago RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials

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12 h. ago Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

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15 h. ago The Nazi 'fashion house' where Jews were forced to make clothes for the rich... using fabric looted from murdered Holocaust victims

Amidst the death and disease of the Lodz Ghetto in occupied Poland, Jewish men, women and children were forced to make clothes and luxury goods for the Nazi regime and Third Reich civilians.

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16 h. ago Health alert as incurable brain disease goes undetected in north Scotland

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

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16 h. ago ‘Active’ mum has leg amputated after discovering tumour on run

Forced to choose between amputation and the potential spread of the disease to her organs, the 45-year-old underwent the major operation in March 2020

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