9 h. ago RFK Jr’s new diet guidelines pose risks for health and the environment, experts say

US health department’s new food pyramid places red meat and cheese high in saturated fats over plant-based proteinsThe new food pyramid rolled out in US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) places animal-based proteins, including cheese and red meats high in saturated fats, above plant-based proteins, which has raised alarm bells among health and environmental experts.This rejiggered food pyramid is in line with Kennedy’s previous signals that he will recommend increasing saturated fat in US diets as part of the “Make America healthy again” movement. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Urgent dog food warning as owners told 'don't feed to your pet'

The dog food may pose a risk to pets

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56 h. ago Massive music star’s latest hit single deemed ‘safety risk’ to drivers because fast tempo may trigger reckless driving

TAYLOR Swift’s latest hit may have a driving beat but could pose a risk to motorists, a study found. Experts say The Fate of Ophelia’s fast tempo is likely to trigger reckless driving. A study concluded songs with more than 120 beats per minute created more of a distraction. The Fate of Ophelia, which is...

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63 h. ago Drinking electrolytes daily could pose health risks unless you fall into these categories

With searches for electrolytes at an all-time high, we look at who needs the hydration boost and what happens if you don’t

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63 h. ago Trump’s agriculture secretary mocked over ‘depression meal’ saying chicken and one piece of broccoli is enough

Brooke Rollins suggested eating ‘a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla and one other thing’ as Americans struggle to put food on the table

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2 d. ago Trump’s agriculture secretary mocked over ‘depression meal’ for Americans after admin turns food pyramid upside down

Brooke Rollins suggested eating ‘a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla and one other thing’ as Americans struggle to put food on the table

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5 d. ago Experts warn against popular heating item over risk of 'smouldering fires'

As cold weather sweeps the UK, fire safety experts are warning this item could pose a serious fire risk when used incorrectly.

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8 d. ago Government issues statement on new restrictions for households with wood burning stoves

Wood and log burners are said to produce toxic air pollution in our homes, impacting our health and the environment

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8 d. ago Vet shares exact temperature that's 'dangerously cold' for cats to be outside in

Cold weather doesn't just pose serious health risks for humans, our pets can also be seriously affected by freezing weather, snow and ice... sometimes fatally so

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9 d. ago Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds

Citizen scientists help in University of Bonn study showing river carries up to 4,700 tonnes of ‘macrolitter’ annuallyThousands of tonnes of litter is pouring into the North Sea via the Rhine every year, poisoning the waters with heavy metals, microplastics and other chemicals, research has found.This litter can be detrimental to the environment and human health: tyres, for example, contain zinc and other heavy metals that can be toxic to ecosystems in high concentrations. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impactThe household burning of plastic for heating and cooking is widespread in developing countries, suggests a global study that raises concerns about its health and environmental impacts.The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, surveyed more than 1,000 respondents across 26 countries. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Huge copper shortage to pose ‘systemic risk’ to global economies, warns S&P

Data group forecasts deficit of 10mn tonnes by 2040, equivalent to nearly one-third of current global demand

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1 week ago How rising extreme weather can put people with these illnesses at 'growing risk', Manchester scientists discover

'Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue — it’s a health emergency'

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1 week ago Tesco's important recall and what you need to know over 'unsafe' food item

The supermarket giant has advised its meat products pose a "microbiological risk" to consumers.

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1 week ago Urgent recall for 'unsafe' Tesco meat items that may pose 'a microbiological risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued the urgent alert over the weekend.

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1 week ago Tesco recalls popular meat product warning it may pose 'microbiological risk'

Shoppers have been warned not the eat the food which could be 'unsafe to eat'

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1 week ago Tesco and Waitrose shoppers told 'do not consume' five products as three 'may pose a microbiological risk'

You can get a full refund

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2 w. ago China warns Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites pose ‘safety and security’ risk

Chinese diplomat calls for countries to better enforce regulations on their commercial space activities

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2 w. ago China tells UN Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites pose ‘safety and security’ risk

Chinese diplomat calls for countries to better enforce regulations on their commercial space activities

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2 w. ago Ronan Keating says his health suffered as significant relationships were very 'toxic'

Ronan Keating claims the Boyzone tour in 2019 'all fell apart' as his health began to suffer completely in the 'toxic' environment

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