23 h. ago Millions of vape users will risk buying toxic products on the black market after ban, survey suggests

Illegal products can often contain nicotine levels higher than the UK legal limit and may harbour cancer-causing chemicals.

Economics

35 h. ago Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol

Edinburgh University report authors say dietary changes could benefit women living with the diseaseDietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their pain.When women cut down on coffee or other caffeine in their diet, 43% said their pain was reduced, while 53% of women who cut back on alcohol reported the same. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Number One on the Call Sheet review – a spectacular tribute to black excellence in Hollywood

Jaw-droppingly star-studded and stuffed with incredible stories, this series is a joy to watch. Just wait till you hear the one about James Brown burying bags of cash in the woods Denzel Washington. Don Cheadle. Morgan Freeman. Laurence Fishburne. Idris Elba. Viola Davis. Halle Berry. Cynthia Erivo. Angela Bassett. Octavia Spencer. To say that the cast of Apple’s new two-part, feature-length documentary series is stacked would be an understatement, and that truly is only a smattering of its many interviewees: I’d be here all week if I listed every single one. A celebration of black excellence in Hollywood, these two films are produced by the likes of Jamie Foxx and Kevin Hart, and stuffed full of household names who have made it to that coveted No 1 spot on the call sheet – in other words, the top-billed star of a production. They also offer a potted history of how black actors came to thrive in Hollywood – and the struggle baked into almost every stage of that process.Episode one f...

Politics

1 week ago Black women's hair products are in the safety spotlight. Here's what to know

Black women around the world spend hours at a time getting synthetic braids but are wondering if the convenience and fashion benefits are outweighed by potential health hazards

Politics

1 week ago Drivers over 70 'won't be legally allowed on road' if they don't follow rule

Drivers over the age of 70 may be banned from the roads if they don't follow a simple DVLA rule, with road users at risk of fines and penalty points if they get behind the wheel

Transport

2 w. ago Toxic ‘bro’ culture driving Gen Z women from social media, survey suggests

More than a third of young people polled by Amnesty International UK said misogynistic content on social media has affected their mental health.

Events

2 w. ago Cannabis raises risk of deadly condition that's on the rise in young people, major analysis finds

In the largest scientific review of its kind to date, US experts found that cannabis users were at 6-times the risk compared to non-users.

Events

3 w. ago Nearly a quarter of Britain's population have witnessed shoplifting in the last 12 months, survey indicates

Nearly a quarter of the UK population have witnessed shoplifting in the last 12 months, a survey suggests.

Politics

3 w. ago AI cameras are catching out thousands of UK drivers amid surge in speeding prosecutions

Confused.com car insurance expert Rhydian Jones said: "The hope is that this will really help to crack down on drivers who risk the safety of themselves and other road users"

Politics

3 w. ago Apple tells 1.4b iPhone users to update devices NOW... or risk being attacked

Apple has released a major security update the company is urging their iPhone and iPad users to install as soon as possible.

Events