3 h. ago How the climate crisis will push up prices for your Easter chocolate

Data shared with The Independent shows an increasing risk to cocoa crops from extreme heat

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17 h. ago Fewer Americans are moving to Florida and Texas, new report claims

Higher cost of living, economic uncertainty and increasing risk of natural disasters appear to be causes of concern

Politics

21 h. ago One popular drink could increase your risk of E. coli and salmonella

Raw milk is often promoted as a "healthier" milk option, but it can actually increase the risk of severe diseases such as E.coli and salmonella, as well as brucella

Events

23 h. ago US airports face an increasing collision risk as drone use spikes

The first reports of near misses involving drones were logged in 2014

Events

32 h. ago Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports

An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft taking off and landing at major U.S. airports

Events

55 h. ago Scientists find exact amount of weight loss that can restore your bones in later life

Low bone density can increase your risk of fractures and breaks from minor impacts

Science

2 d. ago Pray that this outlandish new social policy will fail to take flight | Phillip Inman

Analysts trace a link between financial security and a troubling, increasingly devil-may-care, attitude to political risk Steve Coogan wants ­people to see his new film, The Penguin Lessons, and think about how they might be living in a wealthy cocoon, disengaged from the world.The film’s central character – a Briton teaching expat children in Argentina – rescues a penguin and tries to help local people persecuted by the rightwing government. Re-enacting a true story, Coogan is showing how it’s possible to be involved in local communities even when the protagonist is an outsider. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago It’s not poverty that’s breeding the new populism. It’s wealth | Phillip Inman

Analysts trace a link between financial security and a troubling, increasingly devil-may-care, attitude to political risk Steve Coogan wants ­people to see his new film, The Penguin Lessons, and think about how they might be living in a wealthy cocoon, disengaged from the world.The film’s central character – a Briton teaching expat children in Argentina – rescues a penguin and tries to help local people persecuted by the rightwing government. Re-enacting a true story, Coogan is showing how it’s possible to be involved in local communities even when the protagonist is an outsider. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Health warning as people ignore surprisingly common heart failure symptom

The distress caused by poor hearing increases the risk of heart failure, a study has found

Events

3 d. ago Symptoms of yellow fever as Foreign Office warns of increased risk in one country

Yellow fever is a severe illness spread through the bite of an infected mosquito - in severe cases, it can be fatal

Events

5 d. ago Common cooking ingredient could increase risk of breast cancer, warns top doctor

A common cooking ingredient used by millions of us every day could increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new study from a team of experts

Events

5 d. ago Popular restaurant that shut suddenly to be transformed into three new eateries

New owners have announced their plans for the Swansea venue

Politics

6 d. ago The 'fatal four' driving offences with the highest death risk on the road

Four particular driving offences are found to significantly increase the risk of death in a road collision

Events

6 d. ago Warning to asthma sufferers: Using inhalers at certain times of day could increase risk of attack

Patients could see their lives transformed with a new treatment plan that changes when they take their medication, experts have revealed.

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6 d. ago Team behind popular Prestwich craft ale bar issues update on new location

The beer shop and bar has been trading from the Longfield centre in Prestwich since 2019

Politics

6 d. ago Twist as marriage now linked to an increased risk of dementia

Expert Avinash Chandra looked at the reason for the unexpected results

Events

6 d. ago Prepare for more extreme heatwaves, experts warn, as areas with most deaths revealed

Higher temperatures can increase risk of heart attack, stroke, lung problems and other diseases

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6 d. ago Experts warn virus that almost all of us have caught may dramatically raise risk of young dementia

A virus that has infected about two thirds of Britons, and millions more worldwide, could increase the risk of developing the memory robbing disorder dementia earlier, scientists warn.

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7 d. ago Item in millions of bedrooms could cause brain damage during sleep... as experts warn to throw it out NOW

Researchers from Canada discovered a bedroom staple contains toxic substances like flame retardants and phthalates, both of which have been linked with an increased risk of brain damage.

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7 d. ago CT scans could be increasing your risk of cancer, new study finds

The NHS carries out around five million CT scans a year for reasons such as assessing internal injuries after an accident and diagnosing conditions like cancer, stroke, or broken bones.

Events