41 m. ago Cholesterol levels could be lowered 'in four weeks' by 95p fruit

A study found that rabbits given juice from this fruit not only had reduced cholesterol but lost weight too

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79 m. ago The surprising difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle

Most people who say they twisted their ankle probably had a mild sprain. But not all twisted ankles are sprained ankles

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93 m. ago Ahead of his time, Martin Luther King Jr. was an early proponent for universal basic income

Currently, the nation faces an affordability crisis, and artificial intelligence poses new threats to jobs. These factors have increased calls for universal basic income

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1 hour ago Why this flu season is hitting so hard, according to an ER physician

This year’s flu came on fast and seems to be very contagious, and its symptoms are more severe than other recent strains

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2 h. ago This 39p workout hack will transform your fitness this January

Buying a gym membership isn’t always affordable, but you can create a truly effective full-body workout at home on a budget. All it takes is a little knowhow...

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2 h. ago Peter Andre reveals his mum 'can't speak anymore' in devastating health update

The singer's mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's in 2023

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2 h. ago Dad says Government is ‘playing God’ by refusing test for muscle wasting disease

Dad tells of anguish after daughter left in a wheelchair because the NHS in England and Wales doesn’t test for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at birth

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2 h. ago Young Scots mum hospitalised for FIVE months after breathing issues revealed devastating diagnosis

A BRAVE Scots mum with cystic fibrosis is facing a double lung transplant after a Covid infection left her in hospital for five months. Ashley Grigor, 33, was told her lung function will never recover after it dropped to just 50 per cent of its normal capacity when she began struggling to breathe last year....

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2 h. ago Copacabana singer Barry Manilow, 82, shares positive update 2 weeks after having cancer removed from his lung

Barry Manilow has announced new tour dates and given fans an update amid his health crisis. He took to Instagram to share that he's 'feeling great' after having a cancerous spot on his lung removed.

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2 h. ago Wards at Welsh hospital closed following surge in norovirus cases

Hywel Dda University Health Board has taken the decision to close wards at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli for the safety of patients and staff

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3 h. ago The US is underutilizing a key medication against flu amid one of the worst seasons in decades

This flu season has not yet reached its peak

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3 h. ago Groundbreaking study finally discovers the best diet for millions with debilitating digestive disorder

Researchers have identified a specific dietary program that successfully lessens the severe symptoms of a chronic digestive disorder and lowers biological indicators of inflammation.

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3 h. ago Scientists discover surprising cause of high blood pressure that has nothing to do with stress, your diet or weight

Previous research suggests lifestyle factors such as diet, stress, obesity and alcohol are all drivers of high blood pressure, but new research suggests something different.

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3 h. ago The Guardian view on Trump’s assault on the Fed: it is part of an affordability blame game | Editorial

Attacking Jerome Powell distracts from Republicans’ thin legislative record and policies that continue to squeeze American household incomesThe US government’s authoritarian and vexatious attack on Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, should be seen in the light of America’s affordability crisis, which Donald Trump once dismissed, but is now scrambling to claim as his cause. The cost of living is eroding his support ahead of the congressional midterms. By launching a legal assault on the Fed, Mr Trump is trying to shift blame for borrowing costs.Yet despite controlling the presidency, Senate and the House, Republicans have passed little beyond a large tax-cutting bill that benefits the rich. They have not legislated on housing supply, childcare, healthcare costs or wages. Indeed most of their actions are worsening affordability, notably deferring action even though millions face a sharp rise in their health insurance bills. Mr Trump’s sudden enthusiasm for credit card ca...

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3 h. ago LGBT+ people nearly three times as likely to die of drug poisoning, official figures show

Mental-health charity for gay, trans and non-binary people says prejudices in society cause higher rates of depression

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4 h. ago 75 Hard challenge: What is the viral sensation and is it good for you?

The 75 Hard Challenge has become one of the most talked-about fitness trends online

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4 h. ago Update on Greenland risk of war with Donald Trump after US 'betrayal'

Greenland minister Naaja Nathanielsen has said Donald Trump's threats have caused anxiety as she fielded questions about the risk of conflict with the US if it invades

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5 h. ago 'We're in a state nobody can imagine': residents describe devastating rainstorm in Gaza – video

A rainstorm swept across the Gaza Strip, flooding hundreds of tents and collapsing homes sheltering families displaced by two years of war. At least six people have been killed, local health officials said. Three months since a ceasefire halted major combat, Israeli forces have ordered the near-total depopulation of nearly two-thirds of Gaza. More than 2 million people have been forced into a narrow strip near the coast, with most living in makeshift tents or damaged buildings Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Oprah admits she was a ‘major contributor’ to diet culture that led to her own shame

The former talk show host wrote about her role in diet culture in her new book ‘Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It's Like To Be Free’

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5 h. ago Plan to include pregnant women in drug trials ‘a generational change’

The World Health Organisation will this year start to work with scientists and drug developers to gather more information about the safety of medicines in pregnancy. Rachel Schraer reports

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