13 h. ago Brits divided over when Christmas decorations should be taken down

Some superstitions say leaving decorations up past the 12th night following Christmas will bring you bad luck in the coming year. Medieval tradition was to leave them up all the way until February 2.

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33 h. ago Swimmers brave freezing water to celebrate first day of the New Year before ‘risk to life’ weather warning & heavy snow

BRAVE swimmers have taken the plunge in the freezing waters around the UK as they celebrate the first day of the New Year. It comes after the Met Office issued a “risk to life” weather warning for ice and snow. Hundreds of fearless bathers took to the seas for a traditional early morning dip as...

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34 h. ago Six things you shouldn't do on New Year's Day or risk bad luck in 2026

New Year's Day is a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, but there are also a number of superstitions around what you should and shouldn't do on January 1st to ensure good luck in 2026

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35 h. ago 'Bad luck' is ahead in 2026 if you do six everyday things on New Year's Day

As 2026 begins, many will be keen to start fresh with resolutions and traditions, but age-old superstitions warn against certain activities on January 1 if you want to avoid "misfortune".

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59 h. ago Exact date you should take your Christmas tree down to avoid 'bad luck'

It's important not to keep your tree up past this date

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66 h. ago Even one drink a day raises mouth cancer risk by 50%, study warns

Consuming even as little as 2 grams of beer per day could increase mouth cancer risk, scientists say

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5 d. ago Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's wedding guest compares service to 'hospital appointment'

An invitee to Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty's star-studded wedding detailed their big day and said the couple were in no mood to risk things going wrong

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9 d. ago Toys sold at Sainsbury's and Argos in urgent recall over 'serious' choking risk

Orchard Toys has issued a recall on its Jungle Heads and Tails toy sold at Sainsbury's and Argos, with warnings it 'presents a serious risk of choking' hours before Christmas Day

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9 d. ago Just one alcoholic drink a day spikes mouth cancer risk by 50 per cent, concerning new research reveals

Drinking even a small amount of alcohol can increase your chances of developing mouth cancer by 50 per cent, according to a new study.

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2 w. ago The Guardian view on the Palestine Action hunger strikers: the government is trying to ignore this protest | Editorial

Doctors have warned that the lives of these prisoners are now in danger. Pretending this is not happening is not good enoughIn 1981, IRA and other republican prisoners went on hunger strike in Northern Ireland, demanding the restoration of their political status. Ten would die; extraordinarily, their leader, Bobby Sands, had been elected as an MP by the time of his death. Margaret Thatcher took a hardline public stance. But by the end, behind the scenes, the government was looking for an exit, and public opinion had shifted significantly.The lives of the Palestine Action-affiliated remand prisoners now on hunger strike are at growing risk. On Friday, two reached day 48 without food. (In 1981, one IRA prisoner – 29-year-old Martin Hurson – died on the 46th day.) Twenty-year-old Qesser Zuhrah is being treated in hospital after she reportedly collapsed at HMP Bronzefield in Surrey. Amu Gib, 30, has also been treated. Three more have refused food for more than 40 days and another, who h...

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2 w. ago A simple blood test could one day predict your risk of early death

A study measured blood proteins in tens of thousands of people and tracked who survived or died over time

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2 w. ago Neurologist says one drink increases dementia risk by 290 per cent

Dr Clint Steele said people who have at least one a day also increase their stroke risk 300 per cent

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3 w. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pharmacist issues Christmas Day warning for anyone who takes weight loss jabs

A clinical pharmacist has warned that millions of people using weight loss jabs risk vomiting on Christmas Day if they overindulge in rich festive food and drink

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