45 m. ago Scientists FINALLY discover why women are more prone to developing dementia

A new study has pinpointed why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's Disease-and it all comes down to sex chromosomes.

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2 h. ago Premier League faces 'salary cap' rule change: Execs fear plan to rein in football's mega

MIKE KEEGAN: Top-flight clubs are set to vote on anchoring, which limits the amount of money any side can spend to a multiple of the amount the bottom side received in broadcast revenue and prize money.

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2 h. ago Strictly fans in Stefan Dennis 'set up' fear as Dianne Buswell clarifies after fresh announcement

The pair are currently back in training for the BBC dance contest having missed performing during last weekend's live show

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2 h. ago Powering up? Unsafe levels of lead found in top protein powder mixes, study finds

Supplements like protein powders are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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3 h. ago ‘A highly scheduled life doesn’t serve us’: has living ‘intentionally’ gone too far?

Carefully planning your routine can feel good in a chaotic world – but experts say we should ‘choose when to choose’Social media is in its intentional era. On TikTok and Instagram, living intentionally means operating on the highest plane of existence: each moment is the product of heartfelt planning, part of the careful pursuit of a life flawlessly lived. Perhaps you intentionally spend half an hour after work decompressing, then put on your carefully curated playlist while you intentionally work out, intentionally choosing exercises that center your mind and body while also giving you huge forearms, before intentionally preparing dinner using locally sourced ingredients.As Marie Solis wrote in the New York Times recently: “You can just do all of these things. Or you can do them ‘intentionally’.” The fear, it seems, is that a failure to act with purpose means letting life happen to you. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Almost 70% of US adults would be deemed obese based on new definition, study finds

Medical experts have called for new way to more accurately measure obesity, although definition has yet to be adoptedAlmost 70% of adults in the US would be deemed to have obesity based on a new definition, research suggests.The traditional definition of obesity, typically based on having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater, has long been contentious, not least as it does not differentiate between fat and muscle. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Australia’s rainforests now release more carbon than they absorb, scientists warn

Tropical cyclones are further weakening ability of rainforests to absorb carbon

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4 h. ago Scientists assessed 267,000 children with developmental conditions. Here’s what they found

The study highlights the need for early intervention and support for children living with multiple neurodevelopmental conditions

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4 h. ago Coronation Street fans fear for legend after Becky Swain update reveals 'true motive'

Those who follow the ITV soap know that the new character made a shock arrival on the cobbles last month

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4 h. ago The surprising age when many of us actually peak, according to science

New research suggests that overall psychological functioning actually peaks between the ages of 55 and 60

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5 h. ago Teacher struck off after ‘explicit’ sexual conversations with pupils

Newly qualified English teacher banned for two years after ‘extremely misjudged’ remarks to pupils

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6 h. ago Trinity High celebrates pupils at upper school awards ceremony

Teenagers gathered at the school to mark everyone’s efforts.

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6 h. ago Lanarkshire pupils prepare for Powering Futures Schools Challenge 2025/26

The nationwide programme brings schools and industry together to equip youngsters with the skills, confidence and experience they need for the jobs of the future.

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9 h. ago Closed hiring culture in creative industries, study suggests

Union warns that many talented workers are being left out in the cold.

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10 h. ago Young professionals see business travel as a lifestyle upgrade, study shows

Hotels.com research reveals that for younger professionals, business travel is far more than a job requirement — it’s a chance to elevate their everyday experiences.

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10 h. ago Dogs could slow down biological ageing in women, study finds

Spending one hour a week with dogs can also show benefits to improving psychological stress

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12 h. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents say UK plan to restart extraditions puts them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday. It came more than five years after the UK and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Exiled Hong Kong dissidents fear UK plan to restart extraditions will put them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say they fear UK government plans to restart some extraditions with the city could put them in greater danger, saying Hong Kong authorities will use any pretext to pursue them.An amendment to UK extradition laws was passed on Tuesday more than five years after Britain and several other countries suspended extradition treaties with Hong Kong in response to the government crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, and its imposition of a Beijing-designed national security law. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago 'Super' vegetable that's easy to ignore can 'protect against cancer'

A study has named this as one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat

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14 h. ago At least 16 killed after fire engulfs chemical warehouse and garment factory in Bangladesh

Authorities fear death toll may rise as firefighters continue searching wreckage

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