17 h. ago Trump order to loosen fishing regulations poses major risks, experts warn

Conservationists fear fallout from president’s proclamation on fishing in federally protected area of Pacific OceanEnvironmental conservation groups are expressing major concerns over Donald Trump’s recent proclamation to reverse fishing regulations across the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine national monument, a federally protected area in the central Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 500,000 sq miles.As one of the most pristine tropical marine environments in the world, the monument is now at risk following Trump’s decision last week to unleash American commercial fishing in the area with far-reaching environmental consequences. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago Could RFK Jr’s assault on Covid protections be bad news for chronic disease?

The health secretary has pledged to fight chronic illness, but experts say he risks increasing it with department cutsThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, entered office with a pledge to tackle the US’s chronic disease epidemic and give infectious disease a “break”. In at least one of those goals, Kennedy has been expeditious.Experts said as Kennedy makes major cuts in public health in his first weeks in office, the infrastructure built to mitigate Covid-19 has become a clear target – an aim that has the dual effect of weakening immunization efforts as the US endures the largest measles outbreak since 2000. Continue reading...

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41 h. ago How ‘revenge of the Covid contrarians’ unleashed by RFK Jr puts broader vaccine advances at risk

The health secretary has pledged to fight chronic illness, but experts say he risks increasing it with department cutsThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, entered office with a pledge to tackle the US’s chronic disease epidemic and give infectious disease a “break”. In at least one of those goals, Kennedy has been expeditious.Experts said as Kennedy makes major cuts in public health in his first weeks in office, the infrastructure built to mitigate Covid-19 has become a clear target – an aim that has the dual effect of weakening immunization efforts as the US endures the largest measles outbreak since 2000. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Rhubarb mistake to avoid or risk bad crop warns gardening expert

The recent spell of sunny weather has bathed Britain in glorious sunshine but you might have noticed some unexpected effects on your rhubarb plants, but they're easily fixed

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65 h. ago Do this garden job in the morning or risk a slug invasion, say experts

There are ways to keep slugs away from your garden and one is a simple job which has to be done at a certain time of day

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65 h. ago Experts say drug commonly taken by millions can increase dementia risk 33 per cent

Doctors have warned about the risks of long-term use of the drug, which has also been linked to strokes, bone fractures and chronic kidney disease.

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5 d. ago Teach young people about ransomware risks before they enter work, expert urges

Cybersecurity can be improved by better preparing young people for the cyber threats they will face when they join the workforce, an expert has said.

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6 d. ago Simple tweak can cut dementia risk by 15 per cent and prevent mental decline, experts discover

Nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over were studied to see if treating high blood pressure with pills and lifestyle changes had an impact on cognitive impairment over four years.

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7 d. ago Drones pose increasing risk to airliners near major US airports

An Associated Press analysis of an aviation safety database reveals that drones last year accounted for nearly two-thirds of reported near midair collisions involving commercial aircraft taking off and landing at major U.S. airports

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8 d. ago ‘High risk’ Easter treats as first aid expert warns four eggs young children should avoid

The treats have become a staple of family Easter celebrations

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8 d. ago First aid expert warns four ‘dangerous’ Easter treats with ‘high risk of choking’

Children could be at risk over the long weekend

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1 week ago Baby Victoria exposed to ‘substantial risk of hypothermia’ – expert

Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, are accused of the manslaughter of their daughter Victoria in 2023.

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1 week ago Warning as 'unprecedented' number of deadly Asian hornets could 'butcher' UK bees

The public has been urged to "be vigilant everywhere" as experts warn there is a "strong risk" of record-high Asian hornet numbers in 2025

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2 w. ago Harvard experts pinpoint 'overlooked' risk factors for dementia and they're all preventable

Researchers at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard hospital, have found over a dozen 'overlooked' risk factors for dementia and other brain disorders - and all of them are preventable.

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2 w. ago Menendez brothers wait on Judge’s ruling as they hope for release from prison

The district attorney's opposition poses a major hurdle for the brothers

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2 w. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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2 w. ago Doctor reveals simple regimen that slashes cancer 60% and 'Big Pharma doesn't want you to know about'

Spending some time in the sun, getting regular exercise and eating fish may be all you need to reduce your chance of developing cancer but one doctor claims that this is being hid from you

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2 w. ago Psychology expert issues stark warning over why you make riskier decisions in the summer time

If you've noticed that you feel more care-free in the summer, it's probably because you actually are - just not exactly in the way that you'd expect.

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2 w. ago Wonder drug or waste of money? The truth about fish oil supplements

We asked experts on what are the benefits and risks of taking the highly touted supplement. This is what they saidFish oil is a perennial wellness topic, partly because there’s so much conflicting information.“People perceive fish oil to be a wonder supplement,” says Amelia Sherry, clinical nutrition coordinator at the Mount Sinai hospital. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Warning to UK drivers as wearing one popular style of hat could land you a £5k fine

UK motorists have been warned to double check what hat they've put on their heads before getting behind the wheel. One popular accessory has been deemed a risk by experts

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