Health

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Modified Japanese diet shows promise for lowering blood pressure, study finds

A study of 12,213 Japanese workers found no link between hypertension and the traditional Japanese diet, but a modified ...

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Microbiologist puts five second rule to the test to find out just how dirty dropped food really is... with startling results

A microbiologist has revealed how true the infamous 'five second rule' about dropped food is and whether the item is ind...

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Council accused of 'shameful neglect' as pond teeming with wildlife dries up

Residents have accused the council of "shameful neglect" after a damaged pipe led to a pond full of wildlife drying up...

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The 10 Brighton and Hove restaurants shortlisted for Deliveroo 2025 awards

The awards celebrate the best and most loved eateries nationwide, with ten local establishments up for accolades in the ...

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Woman rescues owl which was hit by a van in her 'lovely pashmina'

An owl which was rescued after being hit by a van has been released...

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More than 1,500 young people contribute to church art display

St Peter’s Church in Brighton hosts ‘Who’s Your Rock?’, a large-scale community art project created by 1,500+ lo...

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Residents forced to flee homes in 'arson' attack are 'let down' by council

A fire has forced dozens to flee a Brighton social housing block that residents say has long endured bouts of anti-socia...

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NHS issue Easter bank holiday weekend advice for public

People in the North West are being urged to use NHS 111 online over the Easter bank holiday....

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African adventure for Bolton-born BBC presenter following success of last show

Bolton-born Clive Myrie is off on an African adventure ­— including back to the place he was based in more than 20 ye...

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The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings in Brighton and Hove

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for Brighton restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses...

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Farm with cute animals to pet, tractor rides and ice cream nominated for award

A farm where people can pet animals, go on tractor rides and eat homemade ice cream has been nominated for an award....

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'He would be over the moon': Thousands raised in memory of Bolton man

Friends of a man who died of cancer say he "would be over the moon" after thousands were raised to mark what would have ...

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Residents contact MP ‘in terror’ over disability benefit cuts

Sian Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, said the government’s proposed £5 billion welfare savings would ‘rip aw...

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Owners of hotel destroyed in fire are charged with corporate manslaughter

The company which owns a troubled Brighton hotel has been charged with corporate manslaughter...

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Pub continues fight to keep ‘tipi’ after council orders to remove it within month

A long-running saga about an unauthorised teepee in a pub’s beer garden is set to continue...

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Charity shop's delight as store sells more children's books than rest of UK

Hove’s British Heart Foundation shop sold over 10,000 children’s books in a year, making it the UK’s top spot for ...

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Shop licence revoked after illegal e-cigarettes and illicit tobacco found

A shop has had its licence revoked after a large number of illegal items including e-cigarettes, illicit tobacco and can...

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'A total eyesore': Residents oppose plans for a 'mini skyscraper'

The proposal involves transforming a former Halfords tyre centre on Keymer Road, Hassocks, into 26 new homes, with comme...

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Bolton NHS trust could 'run out of cash' within a few months, report reveals

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust could run out of cash within the next few months and will require revenue cash support of ar...

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Elderly couple could be forced to move due to bin chute being blocked up

A retired couple is frustrated that their bin chute will be blocked up...

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Police staff member used work phone to contact sex workers on and off duty

A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) staff member used their force mobile phone to contact adult sex workers both on and of...

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Hopes for family-run Bolton shop which closed after 35 years to reopen

The manager of a Bolton off licence which closed after 35 years in business hopes the store will "reopen in the future"...

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Do you remember going to Liberty Street, the theme-bar in Westhoughton?

The themed restaurant has become a common sight as the race to attract customers becomes ever-more competitive...

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Snow White in Eastbourne earns Best Direction at national awards

Sussex’s Chris Jordan won Best Direction at the 2025 Pantomime Awards in Woking for Snow White at Devonshire Park Thea...

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New leadership in Seaford as Steve Quayle becomes Town Clerk

Seaford Town Council has appointed Steve Quayle as its permanent Town Clerk following six months in the interim role and...

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Restaurant at Sussex vineyard launches new menu with focus on sharing

Rathfinny Wine Estate is launching a new menu at its Tasting Room Restaurant....

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Popular restaurant offering £12 meals for 99p

Prezzo is offering pizza and pasta dishes for just 99p on Monday, April 28. Pre-book and redeem a code online to enjoy t...

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Geese and goslings spotted in Rudgwick

An eager eyed photographer spotted some goslings at the water’s edge....

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Play about woman who 'decides to live as sheep' coming to Brighton Fringe

Award-nominated play The Beauty of Being Herd, about a woman choosing to live as a sheep, comes to Brighton Fringe 2025 ...

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Woman with rare form of dementia to appear on TV show with Grammy winner

Haywards Heath’s Helen Moffatt, who lives with PPA dementia, will appear on Channel 4’s The Piano this Easter Sunday...

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Father and daughter attend first RNLI rescue together

Jason and Sophie Collins from Angmering completed their first RNLI rescue together on April 11, responding to a sinking ...

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Community centre restored after £600,000 renovation

The Meads Hall in Eastbourne has reopened after a £600,000 renovation supported by government funding and local donors....

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Landmark celebrations for leading Bolton business which reveals secret of its success

A special celebration was held to mark a landmark anniversary in the history of a Bolton business....

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Tyler Soderstrom's 6 RBIs spur A's blowout of White Sox

Tyler Soderstrom hit two homers and drove in a career-high six runs and Shea Langeliers also homered, doubled and drove ...

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Breakthrough as scientists discover how the human brain solves new problems

Researchers have developed tests that can be used to assess a person’s reasoning skills...

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Experts say hypnotherapy ‘best treatment’ for common childhood ailment

Irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal migraines, and unexplained pain cause “chronic, debilitating pain” in up to 300 ...

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Fitness coach shares 10 healthy habits to know in your 20s: Sitting for too long wrecks your body to walking 10000 steps

Establishing fitness routines in your 20s is essential. A fitness coach shared 10 habits, including strength training, w...

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Hunter Brown extends scoreless streak as Astros blank Cardinals

Hunter Brown extended his consecutive scoreless inning streak and the visiting Houston Astros blanked the St. Louis Card...

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Is Shoulder Pain Limiting You? Jian Liao Offers Holistic Help

Keep your shoulders in optimum condition with the Jian Liao acupoint....

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20p hot drink linked to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

The tea has long been cited for its health benefits....

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Lesser-known Symptoms On Your Face That Could Be A Sign of High Cholesterol

If your cholesterol levels are high, it can cause symptoms on your face, including yellowish patches or bumps on the mid...

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Red Cross Empowers 110 Vulnerable Women With Dignity Kits

Nigeria Red Cross Society Capacity Building Fund in Niger State has gifted 110 vulnerable women and people with special ...

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Low vitamin D levels damage erectile health via superoxide surge, study finds

Vitamin D deficiency directly causes erectile dysfunction by increasing superoxide and reducing protective SLPI levels, ...

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Greens MP turns to OnlyFans to promote sexual health

A Greens MP has joined a subscription-based platform used by adult content creators in an effort to reach voters and pro...

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DOT exams reveal basketball-size cancer tumor in truck driver

Carly Allen was diagnosed with Stage 2 ovarian cancer. Doctors believe they were able to remove all the cancer before it...

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Digital technology use linked to lower risk of cognitive decline

As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists h...

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Landmark agreement reached at WHO over tackling future pandemics

Aimed at avoiding a repeat of the mistakes made during the Covid-19 crisis...

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Global pact to shore up world's future pandemic defence

A global supply chain and logistic network features in a proposed pact to fight future pandemics that has been agreed by...

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New study examines how obesity alters brain's reward circuits

Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent Nati...

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3 in 4 meth users relapse – outcomes could improve if treatments considered the drug’s effect on impulsive behaviour

Meth use impairs decision making and can increase reckless behaviour. This effect can last beyond acute drug use into pe...

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Prime Biome (Updated 2025): A Comprehensive Review Of The Groundbreaking Skin-Gut Axis Supplement

(MENAFN - GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Clinically Inspired Gut-Skin Axis Supplement Prime Biome Faces Real Consumer Feedback ...

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Has Lalu Become Useless For Family Too: JD(U) MLC Slams Tejashwi For 'Failing' To Care For His Father

(MENAFN - IANS) Patna, April 16 (IANS) JD(U) MLC and spokesperson Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday launched a scathing attack o...

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Blood test for tumor DNA may predict melanoma recurrence

Monitoring blood levels of DNA fragments shed by dying tumor cells may accurately predict skin cancer recurrence, a new ...

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From wound healing to ‘the bends’, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an important treatment – if done safely

Four people have been charged over the death of a 5-year-old boy in a hyperbaric chamber at an ‘alternative medicine c...

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Mid afternoon inhaler use may improve nighttime asthma control

A single daily preventer dose of inhaled corticosteroid (beclomethasone), taken mid afternoon, may be the best timing fo...

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EAT-Lancet planetary diet shows no dementia risk, may protect against Alzheimer’s

In a large Swedish study, researchers found that the environmentally sustainable EAT-Lancet diet does not increase demen...

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New genetic study reveals hundreds of clues to osteoarthritis

About one in five American adults have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for D...

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The 8Th China Edfest Gives Parents A Powerful Voice

(MENAFN - PR Newswire)SHANGHAI, April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 8th China Festival of Education , hosted by Wellingto...