3 h. ago Shock new scan discovers hidden cause of hypertension... as experts reveal how it could help millions suffering from high

Experts at University College London have identified a hidden cause of hypertension which current testing does not identify, and hope their findings could lead to new treatment options

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19 h. ago New scan could help millions dealing with hidden causes of high blood pressure

Experts at University College London have identified a hidden cause of hypertension which current testing does not identify, and hope their findings could lead to new treatment options

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3 d. ago What is Operation Allies Welcome? The refugee scheme that allowed DC shooting suspect into the US

Trump claims Biden-era scheme has let in ‘20 million unknown and unvetted foreigners’, but government figures reveal fewer than 200,000 people have entered US through resettlement program

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4 d. ago Couple find hidden room in their new home – and discover its disturbing history

The 19th-century property in Rhode Island, US, had won the hearts of Laurie Dumas and her partner, Jeff, when they moved in together. But they found a secret room with a dark past

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5 d. ago Scientists discover hidden wolf DNA in almost every dog breed – including chihuahuas

However, some massive breeds have no wolf DNA at all

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1 week ago Two men caught trying to smuggle 81 live monkeys with Class A drugs in bizarre bust

Dozens of live monkeys were discovered hidden inside blue carrier bags along with a stash of methamphetamine pills and packets of crystal meth, police in Thailand said

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2 w. ago Bill Bryson: ‘Ever since I was a little boy, I have pretended to be able to vaporise people I don’t like’

The American British author on pet peeves, the perils of fantasy dinner parties, and revisiting The Short History of Everything two decades laterGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailYou did a whole book on Australia, and have travelled here a bit since – what’s the number one tip or recommendation you’d give someone coming for the first time?Get out and walk! I mean, maybe not through the outback, but if you’re in any of the cities, walk. I do that wherever I go. And I love to just go off and explore without knowing where I’m going, without a map or any preconceived ideas. I think it’s the best way to discover a place, and it has the great virtue that if you turn a corner – say in Sydney – and there’s suddenly the Harbour Bridge, you feel as if you’ve discovered it. There’s a real feeling of exhilaration, I think, in that. But also, you discover little cafes and hidden corners and odds and ends.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for ...

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2 w. ago The real Atlantis? Scientists discover traces of a submerged city hidden beneath the surface of a lake in Kyrgyzstan

During medieval times, Lake Issyk-Kul was the site of a stop-over settlement on the Silk Route, the historic network that connected Europe and Asia.

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2 w. ago High blood pressure rates in children nearly doubled in 20 years, global review finds

Poor diet, inactivity and obesity believed to have caused hypertension for millions of under-19s around the worldThe rate of children and teenagers living with high blood pressure globally has nearly doubled because of a toxic combination of unhealthy diets, mass inactivity and soaring levels of obesity, according to the largest review of its kind.Experts said 114 million children who have developed hypertension even before reaching adulthood were facing potentially deadly and lifelong harm, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease and a myriad of serious health complications. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago These are best castles in the world, according to our travel team

On your next day out, our travel team urges you to swap glitzy city skyscrapers for storied castles, and giant shopping malls for expansive fortresses, as you discover the secrets and legends hidden in our favourite strongholds

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3 w. ago 'He's having an incredibly hard time': Inside Gordon Ramsay's restaurant nightmare as insiders reveal his 'shocking' multi

No surprise Ramsay was beaming in the photograph taken by the newly minted Sir David, posing proudly alongside his friend and staff as Beckham thanked them in a message posted online.

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3 w. ago Woman finds entire apartment hidden behind bathroom mirror with ‘signs of life’

Samantha Hartshoe donned a makeshift headlamp and mask before arming herself with a hammer and climbing into the hidden apartment, terrified of what she might discover

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3 w. ago The Greater Manchester walking trails with ‘hidden gems’ waiting to be discovered

New maps reveal routes to explore across the region

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4 w. ago Scientists discover Bible's 'likely authors' as hidden clues leave them amazed

A team of international researchers has used AI technology to peel back layers of biblical history and identify likely authors of some of the Bible's oldest books

Culture

4 w. ago People shocked to discover hidden microwave feature needs cleaning

A cleaning fan has showed a hidden feature on the microwave that needs cleaning - and people are truly astonished to learn the news as it's somewhere they'd never think to clean

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