9 h. ago 'Elderly people's health condition' now affecting some as young as 18

A pharmacist said it was no longer a condition that only affects the elderly, with a new report finding that almost half of young adults aged 18 to 34 say they're experiencing it

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9 h. ago New research finds condition that 'only affects elderly' now on rise in young people

A pharmacist said it was 'no longer a health issue for older people alone'

Politics

40 h. ago Sprayable dessert trend is on the rise as scent snacking replaces actual snacking

There has been a huge rise in people opting for vanilla and caramel scented perfumes recently and it's a real scent trend for this year - but there are fears there is a deeper meaning to the popularity of them

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4 d. ago 'I found out I had bowel cancer at 26 – these are the symptoms to look for'

Mum-of-two Bronwyn was only 26 years old when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer, and has now shared a list of symptoms for people to look out for as cases among younger people rise

Science

4 d. ago Rise in young people being harmed by ketamine sparks new awareness campaign

Ministers said there were also growing concerns about THC vapes laced with ‘spice’, as well as synthetic opioids being sold in medicines online.

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4 d. ago This Morning's Ben Shephard spills secret to youthful looks as 'he would consider surgery'

This Morning presenter Ben Shephard has admitted that there is one plastic surgery procedure he would consider having, as he discussed the rise in people opting for cosmetic treatments

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5 d. ago I didn’t plan on a sausage dog but McKenzie nudged me back to hope | Debbie Elkind

First-time dog owner Debbie Elkind was worried how she’d fare with her new dachshund. Then she fell in love with her ‘ridiculous, beautiful’ animalI wasn’t looking for a long dog. I knew little about dachshunds, that odd-shaped breed with short legs and suspicious eyes. But during pandemic lockdowns I began scrolling PetRescue the way friends were swiping Tinder, and with just as little luck.So when I spotted her, I prepared for disappointment. I had recently been ghosted by an elderly chap with a heart condition. I had visions of giving him his golden senior years; he had better prospects. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tax alert to mobility scooter users in UK over 'ignored' DVLA rules

The number of people using mobility scooters to stay independent is on the rise - but many users could be driving vehicles that are technically illegal on public roads

Events

7 d. ago BBC’s new factual shows to include documentary on Michael Jackson abuse claims

Legacy: Michael Jackson will also look at the singer’s rise to stardom and feature interviews with people who were close to him.

Events

1 week ago I've spent years studying bowel cancer. This is the truth behind the rise in young people being diagnosed, how SITTING increases your risk, and the changes I've made to protect myself: DR YIN CAO

As a cancer scientist, I spend my days studying why more young adults are developing bowel cancer.

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1 week ago ‘I have searched and searched for help’: the Sudanese women left alone to live hand to mouth in Chad’s desert camps

As the war in Sudan pushes more people across the border, malnutrition is on the rise in Chad’s remote settlements where 86% of the refugees are women and childrenFor hours, jolting along the waterlogged dirt track to the hospital, 18-year-old Makka Ibraheem Mohammed held on tight to her seat and focused on stopping herself vomiting. She was in labour, in extreme pain after her uterus ruptured, but was now being tossed around in the ambulance that jumped along the dips and bumps of the road through the Chadian desert.Most of the 878,000 Sudanese refugees who have fled to Chad since 2023, living hand to mouth in this harsh landscape, are women. They stay in isolated camps in the desert with limited water and food, no work and with medical help often a life-threateningly long distance away. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Charity warns of rise in people using harnesses to take cats outside

Other findings from Cats Protection include a shifting demographic, with those acquiring cats tending to be younger, more affluent owners.

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2 w. ago Colon cancer is on the rise among young people – and research points to one major culprit | Devi Sridhar

If smoking was the cancer villain of the 20th century, eating ultra-processed food may be its 21st-century counterpartProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghCancer used to be seen as part of ageing: something that mainly afflicted people over the age of 60 or 70. But although it is still true that the majority of new cancer diagnoses affect the over-70s, the pattern is changing in subtle ways. Some cancers are increasingly found in younger people.Take colorectal (bowel) cancer: while rates have declined in those over 60, data shows a sharp increase in many developed countries among people under 50, in what’s called early-onset disease.Prof Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh Continue reading...

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3 w. ago I snapped at a rude colleague and been given a warning. I’m furious! – Karren Brady gives you career advice

APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here, Karren gives her expert advice to a reader who has been told off for standing up to the office bully. Q: One of my colleagues is known for poking fun at people’s insecurities and trying to get a rise out of us all....

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3 w. ago Elderly Britons 'bearing the brunt' of a struggling health and care system, report warns

While the number of older people continues to rise, Age UK said it is 'shameful' that pensioners are now spending a shorter amount of their retirement in good health.

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3 w. ago Social media and weight loss drugs drive UK rise in facelifts in men and people in their 40s

Number of procedures on men up by 26% as experts say cosmetic surgery has become normalised despite risksGrowing numbers of men and younger people are getting facelifts, a trend driven by social media, advances in surgical techniques and the rise of weight loss drugs.Figures from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Baaps) show facelifts are on the rise in the UK. In 2024 there were 1,882 procedures, up 8% from the previous year. Women accounted for the majority, with numbers rising by 7% to 1,742. But the steepest increase came from men: procedures grew by 26%, from 111 in 2023 to 140 in 2024. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago People on PIP could see payments rise to nearly £200 every week from April

The September CPI figure published in mid-October will determine the annual uprating for DWP disability benefits.

Economics

3 w. ago 'Save 38 per cent' on energy costs by choosing one washing machine temperature

As energy prices rise, people are seeking new methods to save money - and it seems that a simple change in how you do your laundry could make a big difference

Politics

3 w. ago Health secretary hits out at Trump autism claims: ‘Don’t pay attention whatsoever’

The health secretary has it out at Donald Trump’s unproven claims that taking paracetamol whilst pregnant is linked to a rise in autism, urging people not to “pay any attention whatsoever” to him.

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