Monday, December 11, 2023

Poor people are 70% more likely to die from cancer



People in the poorest areas are over 70% more likely to die of cancer before their 80th birthday than those in the wealthiest, says a study.

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Deadly anthrax outbreak sweeps through five countries as 1,100 cases discovered



Twenty-six people are thought to have contracted the potentially deadly disease as a result of eating contaminated hippopotamus meat.

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

‘I earn $80,000 a year outside of my job thanks to my plushies side hustle!’



Budding entrepreneurs are starting side hustles and are making tens of thousands in the process outside of their nine-to-five jobs.

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Electrical brain stimulation 'improves mental processes in Alzheimer's patients'



The research found that current stimulation sessions twice a day for just 20 minutes improved the memory of patients.

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Specsavers is calling on the government to provide NHS eye tests for the homeless



It comes as figures show one in three homeless people have sight issues - but over one in 10 have never had an eye test.

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Lockdowns risk of creating Victorian-era underclass



The think tank warns the UK is now in danger of sliding back into the "two nations" of the Victorian era.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

'I'm a doctor - drinking mulled wine could offer surprising health benefits'



Mulled wine could lower your cholesterol by up to 16 percent, research suggests.

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'I tried the hangover cure drinks - here's my verdict on if they worked'



Packed full of vitamins and other nutrients, do these drinks actually deliver on their promise?

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Health Secretary faces mounting pressure from campaginers to address drug shortages



Campaigners have called for Health Secretary Victoria Atkins to urgently tackle a dire shortage of the only licensed drug available to people living with motor neurone disease.

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Long-term illness hits NHS and the economy



Half of adults in England have a long-term health condition, and one in four has more than one chronic complaint, it has been revealed.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

The 'beautiful' UK coastal village where you can find the most sunlight this winter



You can expect to see some "breathtaking" sunrises and sunsets from the surrounding remote peninsula.

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Internet users baffled by 'genius' battery trick that converts triple-A into double-As



Disposable batteries are slowly being replaced by rechargeable cells - but one trick may still come in handy.

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'I'm a laundry expert - avoid using your tumble-dryer at certain times to save money'



It may be more economical to do the laundry at night in certain households, experts have said.

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