2 h. ago Doctors issue warning as they discover deadly risk of contraceptive pill for specific group of women

British researchers found women who used the progestogen-only pill - often dubbed the mini-pill - were more than a third more likely to suffer an attack than never users.

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20 h. ago Americans’ health at risk as Trump cuts EPA staff to 1980s levels, experts warn

Advocacy groups say gutting EPA’s scientific research arm would turn it into a purely political agencyAmericans’ health is being put at risk after new cuts were announced by Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce staffing to 1980s levels and gut its scientific research arm, experts and advocacy groups warned.The EPA’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced on Friday that the agency would slash its budget by $300m in the fiscal year 2026 as part of a broad overhaul that he said was designed to cut it to levels resembling those in the Reagan administration. Continue reading...

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29 h. ago Man 'almost burnt alive' on holiday in Egypt after touching lamp

Steve was in his hotel room when an electric shock surged through his body and into his fillings

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31 h. ago Electric shock collars for dogs in Scotland could finally be banned as new consultation launched

EXCLUSIVE: A potential ban in Scotland was first considered almost 20 years ago but they currently remain legal.

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44 h. ago Vitamin B12 deficiency: Warning as dementia risk could increase if you have low levels of essential vitamin

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that helps maintain our brain function 🧠

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48 h. ago DWP warning as pensioners risk losing £441 a month payments if benefit rules broken

Attendance Allowance is a benefit given to those over the State Pension age - which is currently 66 - who need help with day-to-day personal care or supervision due to their illness or disability

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54 h. ago De Beers chief says Trump’s diamond tariffs are of no benefit to US jobs

Industry body warns that more than $100bn is at risk if the precious stones are not exempted from duties

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3 d. ago The Sleep Room by Jon Stock: The top actress who was sedated and given electric shock treatment to cure anorexia

New book details how Celia Imrie was sent to a controversial Sleep Clinic where the therapy she and other vulnerable young women were given scarred them for life.

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3 d. ago Pharmacist warns hayfever sufferers not to take everyday medication due to dementia risk

With so many different hacks to help battle hayfever, one pharmacist has advised against taking one common medication due to links to dementia risks fom every day use

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3 d. ago Plan to set up dog daycare business on site of former garden centre

The site would operate five days a week and include a play area

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4 d. ago Popular jar of pasta sauce recalled as ‘may contain pieces of glass’

The product, sold through shops like high-end online retailer Ocado, ‘may contain pieces of glass’, but it is unclear how the glass could have made its way into the jars

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4 d. ago Covid vaccine: Brits warned of risk this Bank Holiday weekend as cases continue to surge

Covid cases in the UK are rising week-on-week 🚨

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4 d. ago Egg safety warning: Food poisoning risk as supermarket suppliers found to use fake best

Under UK law, 'Class A' eggs - the only grade supermarkets, shops and pubs can legally sell - must have a 'best before' date of no more than 28 days after they are laid.

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4 d. ago DVLA issues warning to drivers turning 70 this summer 'respond' or risk £1K fine

Drivers who are reaching the milestone must act if they want to keep motoring

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5 d. ago Hampstead Heath visitors warned of fire risk as hot weather continues

Hampstead Heath visitors warned of fire risk as hot weather continues  HamHigh

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5 d. ago Four Stirling shops fined after being caught selling vapes and tobacco products to underage teens

Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils’ Trading Standards found almost a quarter of the shops they visited had sold vape or tobacco products to underage teens.

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5 d. ago WASPI women warn Labour at risk of losing seats due to State Pension age compensation

New research also indicates proposed changes to PIP could prove costly for the UK Government at the next election.

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5 d. ago Gardeners issued warning over mowing lawns in May as beautiful creature at risk

This majestic garden creature is dropping in numbers, according to conservation experts, but keeping your grass long and conserving certain plants could help it thrive once more

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5 d. ago Alzheimer's risk can be lowered by doing three things to protect your nose

A new study has warned that picking your nose could increase the risk of micro-organisms entering your body - and that could raise the risk of you developing Alzheimer's disease

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5 d. ago More than a quarter of domestic abuse services turning children away due to funding shortages

Report from the domestic abuse commissioner warns severe funding shortages are putting victims at further risk

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