58 m. ago Storm Bram weather warnings remain as 90mph winds pose 'danger to life'

The Met Office has issued four weather warnings for wind, while forecasters have advised people especially in coastal areas to be vigilant for 'airborne wreckage' which could pose a threat to life

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5 h. ago Weather warnings remain with threat of 90mph winds from Storm Bram

The Met Office urged people to be careful in coastal areas with an amber warning in north-west Scotland.

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5 h. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago Pedestrian crossings are too slow for elderly people, research warns

The researchers argue that even small changes, such as extending green signal times by a few seconds, could make a big difference.

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14 h. ago New York fire LIVE: Huge blaze engulfs apartment block as flames pour from building

A fire has erupted at a building in Manhattan, with people being warned to avoid the area as smoke and flames billow dramatically

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18 h. ago UN issues urgent warning to Britain and Mauritius over Chagos Island deal

A United Nations committee has urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a proposed agreement on the future of the Chagos Islands, warning it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of the Chagossian people's rights.

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19 h. ago Trump's fight to 'keep Europe European': President reignites war of words with EU, warning the continent is 'going in a bad direction, it's very bad for the people'

US President Donald Trump has reignited his war of words with the EU, warning that the continent is going in a 'very bad' direction.

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19 h. ago Multiple flood warnings and alerts issued across Wales as people are told to 'be prepared'

People are being warned to prepare for flooding to homes and businesses

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26 h. ago NHS issues urgent flu vaccination warning as hospitalisations triple and schools shut amid 'superflu' outbreak

Health chiefs have warned people to get their flu jab 'as soon as possible' amid a 'particularly virulent' superflu, with 10 times more people hospitalised than at the same time two years ago

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30 h. ago 'Active shooter' at US army base as people warned to stay inside

There has reportedly been an 'active shooter' at a US army base, with people urged to 'stay inside'

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36 h. ago Government told to make major change to UK road crossings in 'safety issue' warning

Researchers have called for changes to be made to pedestrian crossings in light of a new study

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38 h. ago People warned 'be vigilant' as flooding expected across Wales following 'danger to life' weather warning

Parts of the country are expected to be battered by rain overnight on Monday and into Tuesday

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38 h. ago 'Superflu' hitting London with biggest wave ever, warn NHS chiefs as they urge people to get vaccinated

They stressed there is ‘no peak yet in sight’ as the virus sweeps through the capital

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42 h. ago Watch out for beauty treatment scams warns bank as £50,000 reported lost in year

Santander UK is warning that fake treatments can harm people’s health as well as their bank balance.

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53 h. ago Seeing red... why elderly need more time to safely use pedestrian crossings

It sounds like the start of a bad joke: why didn't the senior citizen cross the road?

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64 h. ago Pharmacist issues Christmas Day warning for anyone who takes weight loss jabs

A clinical pharmacist has warned that millions of people using weight loss jabs risk vomiting on Christmas Day if they overindulge in rich festive food and drink

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68 h. ago Martin Lewis warns HMRC rule means 'many' are paying too much tax

The expert warned many people don't realise how the tax rules work

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3 d. ago NHS 'burning sensation' warning as you may need immediate treatment

The health experts issued the warning on their website, suggesting people seek help if they are worried

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4 d. ago What small 'clumps' on your Christmas tree could be and why you should remove them now

The warning has been shared on social media - and people are horrified.

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5 d. ago ‘One bite and he was hooked’: from Kenya to Nepal, how parents are battling ultra

Five families around the world share their struggles to keep their children away from UPFsParents and young people: share your concerns about ultra-processed foods (UPFs)The scourge of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is global. While their consumption is particularly high in the west, forming more than half the average diet in the UK and the US, for example, UPFs are replacing fresh food in diets on every continent.This month, the world’s largest review on the health threats of UPFs was published in the Lancet. It warned that such foods are exposing millions of people to long-term harm, and called for urgent action. Earlier this year Unicef revealed that more children around the world were obese than underweight for the first time, as junk food overwhelms diets, with the steepest rises in low- and middle-income countries. Continue reading...

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