Health

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Six Bolton schools roll out free breakfast clubs - 'bringing the community together'

Six Bolton schools have led the way in offering students free breakfast clubs as part of a Government pilot programme �...

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'I'm a dog nutritionist - you are missing a trick if you're not feeding this to your pet'

Certified dog nutritionist, Cameron Wimble has recommended an unlikely source of frozen food he claims is great for your...

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Chemical in cosmetic goods behind 350,000 heart disease deaths per YEAR

A 'forever chemical' in thousands of cosmetics could be responsible for over 350,000 heart disease deaths, a government-...

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I was 19 and on the trip of a lifetime – then I drank a cocktail laced with methanol

In a bar in Bali, Ashley King was given a lethal drink. A day later, she realised she was going blind. She thought all h...

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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global dea...

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Urgent health advice as Bolton and the North West to enjoy 'mini heatwave'

The North West’s medical director has warned people to take precautions in the warm weather as a “mini heatwave” h...

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Watch: Life-changing surgery helps 11-year-old to hear again

An 11-year-old deaf girl from Swindon is learning to hear again after she underwent life-changing surgery....

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Teachers give update on strike action at a Bolton primary school

Teachers at a Halliwell primary school have suspended planned strike days next week following "constructive" talks with ...

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Bolton star to offer pub quizzers the opportunity of a lifetime

UK pub chain Marston’s has teamed up with the Farnworth-born presenter to find the UK’s smartest pub, with The Marst...

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Firm sets out ambitious plans to double revenue within next 5 years

Radcliffe's BEP Surface Technologies has set out its five-year growth plan....

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Boton legal eagle is flying high after making it at the Made in Manchester Awards

A solicitor from Bolton has been named Legal Professional of the Year at this year’s prestigious Made in Manchester Aw...

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Special blessing taken place at Bolton Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club

Dozens gathered for a special flag-blessing ceremony at Bolton’s only veteran’s club this morning, including Mayor A...

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Artist's work featured in programme for one of the biggest fixtures in football

The work of a local artist was featured in the match programme for one of the biggest fixtures in football....

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'You have used violence within every intimate relationship you have been involved in'

A man who has “used violence in every intimate relationship” was arrested after attacking his partner in a car, a co...

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Dealers used 'Pablo line' drugs phone to supply cocaine and cannabis across Bolton

Two men used a “Pablo line” drugs phone to deal cocaine and cannabis across Bolton, a court has heard....

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How good is your knowledge of Bolton pubs? Name this one in Blackrod

Church Street in Blackrod was deserted when this photo was taken in 1960...

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Chirk schoolchildren walk 30 miles in a week-long marathon challenge

Pupils from Ysgol y Waun, Chirk, have raised more than £2,200 for Alder Hey Children's Hospital....

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Big tension for Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack, this old friend of Islamabad is strengthening ties with India, reason is...

After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, this country even sent a condolence message to India....

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THIS Flour Burns Fat 20 Times Faster than Wheat; Here’s Why You Must Add Barley To Your Daily Diet

While wheat rotis are hugely popular among Indians, many people do complain of uneasiness and digestive issues due to wh...

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Canada Election Result 2025 Live Updates: Liberal leader Mark Carney's party set to hold on to power in Canada

Canada uses paper ballots, and the counting is decentralised with tallies made at the polling stations and communicated ...

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"Strengthened Resistance." May Day Protests 2025. What To Know. Protests Near You.

May Day Protests 2025 May 1st - 3rd May Day Strong-Thursday, May 1st Location Freedom Plaza 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW ...

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Terrence Howard turned down Marvin Gaye biopic because of gay kiss: ‘I would cut my lips off’

Terrence Howard has revealed he turned down a role in a Lee Daniels-directed biopic about the iconic late musician Marvi...

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Anita Vandenbeld leading in Ottawa West-Nepean

With 109 of 251 polls reporting, Vandenbeld had secured 61.4 per cent of the vote...

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Liberal Leader Mark Carney wins with ease in Nepean

For the first time in more than 130 years, a sitting prime minister will represent an Ottawa riding....

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Obesity changes how the gut responds to plant compounds, researchers report

Researchers found that the impact of polyphenols rutin and genistein on the human fecal metabolome varies significantly ...

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Federal election 2025: Liberal Jenna Sudds wins re-election in Kanata

The former Ottawa city councillor was first elected in the riding in 2021....

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Yasir Naqvi claims victory in Ottawa Centre

The Liberal had a commanding lead as preliminary election results rolled in....

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Liberals leading in Gatineau, Hull-Aylmer, Pontiac-Kitigan Zibi

Three Liberals led the early results in an area that has been Liberal for a decade....

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Beware! This Common Lifestyle Habit Is as Dangerous as Smoking

Sitting for long hours may be killing you slowly—leading to a host of health issues like heart disease, obesity, anxie...

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Media reports UK to examine mental condition of transgender children

(MENAFN) The UK–s National Health Service (NHS) will now conduct autism and mental health screenings for all children ...

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Predictive model could improve treatment decisions for advanced pancreatic cancer patients

Researchers in Japan have developed a predictive model that could improve treatment decisions for advanced pancreatic ca...

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New study exposes hidden dangers of ketamine addiction

Ketamine addiction is linked to high levels of physical health problems and psychological consequences, with nearly half...

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Dopamine circuit helps the brain unlearn fear

Dangers come but dangers also go and when they do, the brain has an "all-clear" signal that teaches it to extinguish its...

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Simple urine sample could revolutionize early prostate cancer diagnosis

A newly published study involving researchers from Karolinska Institutet indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed...

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Musk declares robots will outperform human surgeons within half decade

(MENAFN) Elon Musk has predicted that robots will outperform human surgeons in the near future, suggesting they could so...

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Influenza virus hijacks human gene regulator to evade immune system

The influenza virus manipulates the body's gene regulation system to accelerate its own spread, according to researchers...

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Study evaluates long-term outcomes of gamma knife radiosurgery in patients with grade 2 meningiomas

The role of radiosurgery in the treatment of grade 2 meningioma remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the long-t...

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Researchers discover dual role of sleep in memory formation

Memory formation, storage, and retrieval are fundamental processes that define who we are and how we interact with the w...

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Coffee can cut diabetes risk if you make one change, experts say

Seemingly healthy drinks could actually be increasing your risk....

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New program connects breast cancer patients to exercise and rehab services

A recent randomized controlled trial reveals the potential of a program designed to connect patients who have breast can...

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New $224 million proton therapy center coming to Penn Presbyterian

Today, Penn Medicine celebrated the groundbreaking of the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at Penn Presbyterian Medical Cen...

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Why your heart works harder at night after a few drinks, according to new research

Researchers at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich found that moderate alcohol consumption transiently raises nocturn...

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Poland abolishes last remaining ‘LGBT-free’ zone in the country

Poland has officially abolished its last remaining “LGBT-free” zone in the country in a win for queer rights, six ye...

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'Living week-to-week': doctors struggle to stay rural

Better access to childcare, financial incentives and support for doctors' families would help recruit more medicos to th...

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Anti-inflammatory drug can prevent and alleviate periodontal tissue damage

A recent study reveals that dimethyl fumarate (DMF), a compound already approved for other inflammatory diseases, can pr...

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Immunotherapy replaces surgery for early-stage dMMR cancers in landmark study

Neoadjuvant PD-1 blockade with dostarlimab achieved high rates of organ preservation in patients with early-stage mismat...

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'A miracle': boy who 'wouldn't have made it' by road reunites with air crew

After a near-fatal accident, Mitchell Wilson shoots for gold....

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Humanized antibody dismantles metabolic barrier as a potential cancer immunotherapy

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a specific mode of fat uptake by immune cells within tumors that serves as...

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Watch Monday's full episode of Mad Money with Jim Cramer — April 28, 2025

"Mad Money" host and former hedge fund manager, Jim Cramer, provides stock traders with all manner of investing advice....

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Insights into the brain's switching mechanism could improve Parkinson's treatment

New USC research offers an unseen insight into how the brain shifts gears. The researchers discovered that our innate ab...

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UQ begins first human trial of immunotherapy for Type 1 diabetes

Researchers at The University of Queensland have dosed 5 participants in the first clinical trial of a potentially revol...

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Want to Get Lean In Your 40s? Here's How You Can Do It In 5 Simple Steps

Losing weight in your 40s can feel like an uphill battle, with factors like slower metabolism, hormonal changes, and dec...

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Processed blueberry bars provide polyphenols as effectively as raw fruit, research reveals

A randomized controlled trial from North Carolina State University found that food processing minimally affects the bioa...

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Trump administration retreats from 100% withholding on Social Security clawbacks

The Social Security Administration is backing off a plan it announced in March to withhold 100% of many beneficiaries' m...

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Dodging Digital Bullies: How to Protect Your Mental Health from Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can seriously impact mental health. Build resilience, set boundaries, seek support, and invest in real-wor...

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Deported Moms Weren't Given Any Option but to Take Kids Along: Lawyer

The Trump administration insists the two mothers recently deported along with their young children—despite the fact th...

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NHS letting some patients ‘fall through the cracks’ as government urged to do more

People with certain diseases are being left behind, report finds...

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Blood cancer survival odds could be ‘doubled’ as bone marrow test trial is a success

Earlier detection will give health workers a bigger ‘window of opportunity’ to act, researchers say...

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Male workers should be able to carry out mammograms, experts say

The Society of Radiographers says allowing men to do mammograms would reduce staff shortages....

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Lightning Round: Take-Two Interactive is going much higher, says Jim Cramer

'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer weighs in on stocks including: Take-Two Interactive, Lululemon, Rubrik, Erie Indemnity, and ...