15 h. ago Popular kids' toy sold on Amazon urgently recalled over 'serious' injury risk

Parents have been warned after a popular summer kids toy - sold on Amazon - was recalled over fears it could pose 'serious risk of injuries' due to 'accessible magnets with a magnetic flux index'

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16 h. ago Many Black women consider synthetic braids safe. A study found toxins in all the brands it tested

Chemicals found in the braiding hair have been linked to increased cancer risk and organ damageIn recent years, personal care products marketed at Black women have received increased scrutiny for their toxicity, specifically chemical hair straighteners. These perms, also known as “relaxers”, have been condemned for causing severe health problems, including fertility issues, scalp irritations and increased risk of cancer.In light of this, many Black women have turned to natural hairstyles, including braids, as a way to avoid toxic chemicals. But recent research has revealed that popular brands of synthetic braiding hair, human-made extensions that are used in these protective styles, contain dangerous carcinogens, heavy metals and other toxins. Tested brands included in a recent study from Consumer Reports (CR) were Magic Fingers, The Sassy Collection, Shake-N-Go, Darling, Debut, Hbegant and Sensationnel, all mass producers of synthetic braiding hair. According to the CR study, all t...

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17 h. ago Warning to owners of these popular dog breeds as vet shares common health issues

Insight from Green Pantry, based on their customer demographics, revealed some of the most popular small dog breeds for 2025, with Jack Russel terriers, chihuahua, cocker spaniels, dachshunds, Shih Tzu, cavapoos and cockerpoos all coming out highly

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21 h. ago Gardeners warned to be prepared over popular plant used to make drugs

Sow your opium poppies - used to make medical painkillers including morphine, codeine and oxycodone, as well as illegal narcotic heroin - in autumn or spring for a bumper crop in summer

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22 h. ago It’s my goal to live to 100 – and it’s not just diet and exercise that will help me achieve it | Devi Sridhar

Every time my mind goes down the ‘optimisation’ route, I’m reminded of my job as a public health scientist, looking into the factors that affect how long we will liveProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh, and the author of How Not to Die (Too Soon)For much of the past century, life expectancy continually increased. In most countries in the world, children could hope to live, on average, longer, healthier lives than their parents. This expectation is still true of the mega-wealthy. In fact, tech billionaires and multimillionaires have recently been fixated on finding the secret to longer life, convinced that with enough money, technology and cutting-edge science, they can stave off the inevitable for a few more decades to reach 120 or even 150 years old.But their efforts aren’t trickling down to the rest of us. The world’s health crises are getting worse, with life expectancy going backwards in several high-income countries, such as the UK ...

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27 h. ago Arrgh you joking? Tesco pensioner stuns shoppers by bringing his pet PARROT with him to buy groceries

Parrots are more likely to be spotted walking the plank than walking down the ready meals aisle of a major supermarket - but that was the scene that greeted one stunned Tesco shopper.

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30 h. ago The popular British holiday destination where a wildfire warning has been issued

Tourists have been advised to heighten their vigilance, with the alert in place until further notice

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42 h. ago Tourists warning as popular holiday bar 'charges 100 Euro for a beer'

DK Oyster in Mykonos has become notorious for bad reviews over the past few years, with recent customers claiming that they were charged 100 euro for a single beer

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56 h. ago Tesco shoppers 'gutted' as popular 'go to' food is discontinued

Shoppers headed to social media to question the item's disappearance from shop shelves and the Tesco website

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64 h. ago Tesco shoppers 'devastated' as supermarket discontinues popular snack nationwide

The noodle product - which cost just 50p both in-store and online - was dried noodles which you cooked in boiling water and added southern fried chicken seasoning to. The packaging described the product as being "packed with flavour"

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64 h. ago UK tourists issued crime warning in popular Spanish holiday resort

Police have issued a warning after several incidents occured in an area of Benidorm known as 'muggers alley'

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66 h. ago Tesco's £50 suitcase 'just like' £785 version is 'too good to say no'

Shoppers say they are 'running' to Tesco to find the popular Clubcard deal they 'can't resist'

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3 d. ago Tesco announces major change for UK shoppers who have a Clubcard

Tesco have introduced a new way shoppers can gain Clubcard points

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3 d. ago Brit who lives in Benidorm warns tourists to avoid three popular spots

A British man who has lived in Benidorm for over five years has revealed which dangerous places he would avoid while holidaying in the Spanish resort after seeing some 'crazy' things happen

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3 d. ago Tesco shoppers floored after learning true function of 'plastic covers' on items

Tesco shoppers have been left floored after learning what the "plastic covers" are on certain items in store. Some people didn't realise what they actually do

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3 d. ago Doctor warns of 'highly toxic' effect of popular natural remedy

A GP is sounding the alarm over the dangers of keeping a highly toxic product in the home, warning that ingesting it could result in life-threatening organ damage.

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4 d. ago Warning to anyone with an air fryer over using this popular £2.75 kitchen item

People have been urged to immediately stop making this common mistake when using an air fryer to make their meals - and it's all about using the spraying oil correctly.

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5 d. ago Tesco shoppers say they 'need' new £3.50 coffees, as others are left confused

A new range of £3.50 coffees found in Tesco has left some shoppers asking questions

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5 d. ago Tesco shoppers warned of opening hours changes coming to some stores

The move is part of an effort to reduce store spending as Tesco faces rising costs

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5 d. ago Safety warning over popular 'healthy' food that's often laced with deadly bacteria

Health officials have sounded the alarm over a surge in the number of people falling ill after failing to wash a common summer food that is likely to be contaminated with deadly bacteria.

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