2 h. ago Iran poses ‘persistent’ threat to UK, warns intelligence committee

Parliamentary report finds there has been a ‘significant increase’ in risk faced by dissidents and Jewish people in Britain

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25 h. ago NHS pharmacies to offer simple cancer test to Brits with one key 'warning sign' symptom

High-street pharmacies are set to pilot a "sponge on a string" test in a bid to prevent a deadly canceR

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28 h. ago Moment house is swept away in New Mexico flash flooding – video

At least three people were reported missing in Ruidoso, southern New Mexico, after heavy rain triggered flash flooding on Tuesday. The US National Weather Service (NWS) reported the water level of the Rio Ruidoso rose to 20ft (6 metres), a record high crest if confirmed. The NWS also reported a father and two children had been washed away by flash floods in New Mexico and rescue crews were searching for themTexas floods: more than 100 people dead and at least 161 still missingAs the flood risk rises around the world, what can we do to adapt? Continue reading...

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32 h. ago NHS pharmacies to pilot ‘sponge on a string’ test to spot cancer precursor

Scheme in England to identify signs of oesophageal cancer forms part of government’s 10-year health planHundreds of people in England are to be offered a “sponge on a string” test to identify a precursor to one of the deadliest cancers in high-street pharmacies for the first time.Patients with persistent heartburn or acid reflux can take the “game-changer” tablet-sized capsule that when washed down with a glass of water expands in the stomach. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Urgent heat health alert issued for whole week as 6 areas brace for 30C scorcher

Health bosses warned older and more vulnerable people will be most at risk as temperatures soar beyond 30C in parts of the country this week - with medical staff also on alert

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45 h. ago Treasury watchdog sounds alarm on wealth taxes: OBR warns Labour not to rely on milking a few thousand 'mobile' rich people

The OBR highlighted the 'risks' of trying to milk too much from 'high net worth' individuals as it painted a grim picture of the government's long-term finances.

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50 h. ago Man left with swollen 'marshmallow face' and needing nappies after taking dangerous party drug that's become a 'rite of passage' for young people

Recreational use of a common party drug has surged in recent years, putting people at serious risk of heart attack, organ failure and bladder problems.

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50 h. ago New HMRC tax rules for people using cryptocurrency set to start next year

People who do not comply with the new rules risk a £300 fine from HMRC.

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64 h. ago Photos of search crews racing against time as Texas flood deaths near 90

Crews search for victims of flooding that has killed almost 90 people in Texas Hill Country, with the risk of more flooding still high in central parts of the state. Authorities said Monday that the death toll was sure to rise.

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69 h. ago Regulator warns of small risk of serious condition in people having RSV jab

Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare but serious condition which needs urgent treatment in hospital to prevent it progressing.

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3 d. ago The areas in Scotland where people are far more at risk from dog attacks

Experts say data should act as ‘wake up call’

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5 d. ago Met Office warns some Brits need these 10 emergency kit items for 33 hours this weekend

Brits are being warned to prepare an emergency kit for the weekend by the Met Office which is urging people to gear up ahead of heavy rains and the risk of flooding in one part of the UK

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7 d. ago NHS Lanarkshire launches videos aimed at increasing smear tests uptake

They include messages about cervical screening for the whole population - and specifically for Lanarkshire’s South Asian communities.

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7 d. ago Researchers discover certain gut bacteria can protect you from toxic plastics that increase cancer risks

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

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8 d. ago GP reveals exact number of drinks it takes for most people to feel hungover...and drunk

Just one alcoholic drink a day raises the risk of more than a dozen health conditions-but for most people its not enough to cause a hangover.

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1 week ago Women and people of colour issued warning over using AI for health advice

Certain demographics of people run the risk of receiving inaccurate or outdated medical information when asking chatbots for advice - and so should remain wary, an expert has said

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1 week ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctorOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Israel closes the most direct route for aid to Palestinians in Gaza

Blockade will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel as Spain PM Pedro Sánchez describes situation as ‘genocide’Israel has closed crossings into northern Gaza, cutting the most direct route for aid to reach hundreds of thousands of people at risk of famine, as airstrikes and shelling killed dozens more people in the devastated Palestinian territory.The move to close the crossings on Thursday will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel as attention shifts from its brief conflict with Iran, back to the violence and grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How migraines can be a sign you're at risk of a stroke but so many young people don't realise. Tracey only found out when doctors discovered a clot in her brainstem

Last year Tracey McMahon woke in the middle of the night with a blinding headache - 'at first I thought it was a bad migraine'.

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