10 h. ago 'I was in labour for four DAYS then gave birth in 30 seconds with 15p a cup common tea'

Sophie McCausland, 35, from Birmingham, West Midlands, was advised to drink raspberry leaf tea to speed up the delivery of her second child after being in labour for four days with her first baby

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18 h. ago The Great British cuppa really could be a lifesaver, as scientists find two cups of tea a day could drastically lower your risk of heart failure and stroke

Researchers used data on 177,810 UK adults, with an average age of around 55. Of those, 147,903 were tea drinkers, and 68.2 per cent did not add sugar and sweeteners.

Events

69 h. ago FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots

U.S. health officials have expanded warnings about a rare heart side effect associated with the two leading COVID-19 vaccines

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3 d. ago Janice, 80, limits cups of tea, is scared to flush the loo and has banned baths and hosepipes

Despite dramatically cutting back on her water use, Janice Deas (pictured) has seen her bills rise by as much as 170% since October.

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5 d. ago Cannabis users more likely to die of heart disease, study reveals

Marijuana users face double the risk of dying from heart disease, according to American researchers

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6 d. ago Two tablespoons of cupboard staple can lower risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease

A scientist has shared one inexpensive, ready to eat food that can lower your risk of developing serious health conditions.

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6 d. ago Common sleeping habit could be early red flag for stroke or heart failure

The common habit causes poor quality of sleep which could heighten the risk of developing hypertension

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6 d. ago Inside eerie abandoned UK theme park that drew thousands before rollercoaster horror

Ocean Beach in Rhyl, Wales, was a funfair that was a pioneer back in the '70s and '80s and was filled with revellers enjoying rides including a merry-go-round, bumper cars and spinning tea cups

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6 d. ago One night time habit could be a warning sign for heart failure or stroke

A study has found that people who do this habit are more likely to have uncontrolled blood pressure.

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7 d. ago Two tablespoons of common food can lower risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease

A scientist and professor has said that eating one to two tablespoons of a common and inexpensive food can lower your risk of developing some serious and chronic illnesses

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8 d. ago One 10p food could help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk of heart disease

Spirulina, an algae believed to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, is brimming with a number of health benefits linked to lowering cholesterol

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8 d. ago Grim Victorian Syphilis disease hits 'alarming' record high in UK as map shows hotspots

If left untreated, the disease can lead to severe, long-term symptoms, and life-threatening issues like heart failure, blindness, dementia, and stroke - potentially leading to death

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8 d. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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9 d. ago Lottery winner drinks '10 cups of tea' after bagging £3.9m jackpot as he reveals wish list

Jon Waring had a strange feeling and woke up at 4am to find that he had won almost £4million in the National Lottery, now he reveals what he plans to splash the cash on

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9 d. ago From abortion to assisted dying, why does the Left seem so keen on killing people? STEPHEN GLOVER

Here is a contention that may rattle a few tea cups. It is that on the whole the Left is keener on killing people than the Right.

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9 d. ago Want to reduce your heart attack risk? Do this kind of exercise

A person has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the U.S.

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1 week ago The definitive ranking of all 36 Marvel superhero films: These are the ones you must see... and the VERY contentious duds picked by a leading expert (and you'll never guess what comes out top)

Whether these movies are your cup of tea or not, we need to take them seriously. That's why, ahead of the 37th film in the MCU series, I am ranking the previous 36, from best to worst.

Politics

1 week ago Why your cup of tea could soon be grown in the UK – and be better for you

Britain may be known as a “nation of tea drinkers”, but the UK’s unique and changing climate could see it become a nation of tea growers

Politics

1 week ago Cannabis users at twice the risk of dying from heart attack or stoke, study finds

But US experts say legalise it, discourage it and “treat it like tobacco” after global review of 200 million cannabis users

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1 week ago Nationwide East Kilbride fundraiser coins in cash for dementia specialist nurses

Colleagues and customers came together over a cup of tea and a slice of cake to help fund more dementia specialist Admiral Nurses

Economics