Alexander Katiraie
Your bedroom temperature could be putting your heart in serious danger, study warns
Study finds bedroom temperatures above 75°F can stress the heart during sleep, with risks tripling above 82°F. Experts suggest keeping it cool for better heart health.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:30 pm
State confirms outbreak of sexually transmitted fungal infection, experts urge caution
The fungal skin infection TMVII is spreading in Minnesota through direct contact. Health experts advise medical care for round, red rashes that can be painful or itchy.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:58 pm
Family pleads for kidney donor as teen’s health declines: 'We need help'
Family turns to faith and community support as their 13-year-old son battles kidney disease and desperately searches for a life-saving organ donor.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:00 am
Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’
Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it changed its mind
My internet provider informed me by email that full fibre broadband had become available for my property, confirmed by Openreach’s “fibre checker” tool.
After a month, Openreach declared the connection uneconomical due to blockages in the conduits below the road.
Continue reading...Published: February 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:50 pm
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:14 pm
Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Kathleen Chalfant and Elizabeth Marvel Are Sobriety Sisters in ‘The Dinosaurs’
Kathleen Chalfant, Elizabeth Marvel, April Matthis and other actors deliver top-notch performances in a play that leaves questions unanswered.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:23 pm
Daniel Radcliffe on Returning to Broadway in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
The Tony winner returns to the stage in “Every Brilliant Thing,” an interactive monologue with a message of hope “that might be vital for somebody to hear.”
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:02 am
Colon cancer breakthrough as scientists discover key protein that can prolong life
As colon cancer surges in young Americans, including 48-year-old Dawson's Creek actor James Van Der Beek, scientists have discovered a key protein that may help patients live longer.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:01 pm
Experts name 12 common mistakes that can stop you from losing weight... how many are YOU guilty of?
When it comes to weight loss, there are countless diets which promise fast results. But according to leading dietitians, there are myriad reasons why the scales may not be going down.
Published: February 17, 2026, 4:55 pm
Eating a diet rich in live bacteria and fermented foods could slash 'bad' cholesterol, study finds
Eating fermented foods containing live microbes - from kombucha to kefir - could help slash 'bad' cholesterol and support heart health, new research suggests.
Published: February 17, 2026, 1:03 pm
Man who didn't sleep for EIGHT DAYS reveals his slow descent into madness: 'I only slept after I was sectioned'
Tommy Graves believed his acrobatics were being broadcast to millions, in reality, his only audience were the nurses monitoring him in the psychiatric ward.
Published: February 17, 2026, 12:58 pm
I suffer from erectile dysfunction and the pills I've been given won't work. What can I do? DR PHILIPPA KAYE reveals sinister hidden health condition behind the problem - and the simple tablet that could fix it
I suffer from erectile dysfunction and tadalafil doesn't work. What should I do?
Published: February 17, 2026, 12:12 pm
How contraceptive implants, IUDs, or 'coils', CAN get 'lost inside your body' - or fall out without you knowing - and the life-threatening signs to look out for
For the first few years after Victoria Stephens had the contraceptive implant Nexplanon placed just under the skin in her left arm, it was 'perfect', she says.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:58 am
'I knew I was dead but I felt nothing but peace': Survivors of near-death experiences reveal haunting beauty of the 'other side', as landmark study offers first proof of what becomes of the human soul
Soaring up to heaven, watching your life flash past, or hovering over your own body on a surgeon's table. People who've been revived from the precipice of death frequently report such events.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:54 am
The signs a blemish or freckle in your eye has turned cancerous like Laura's. Cases have soared a shocking 30 per cent. Now doctors reveal the warning signs everyone must know
Since Laura Graham-Claire was a child she had known that there was a freckle in her right eye. It was barely visible, but the blemish had been spotted during an eye test.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:37 am
Mother loses 12 stone without fat jabs after being escorted off of Alton Towers ride because she was too heavy
As the Alton Towers security guards approached her, Michelle Stokes' heart began to sink.... just like the boat beneath her.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:28 am
Flipping good... for you! Nutritionist reveals simple ingredient and topping swaps to make pancakes healthier
It's the day of the year when everyone goes flipping mad. Pancakes for breakfast, lunch, dinner - and somehow still room for 'just one more'.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:18 am
Intermittent fasting 'has no benefit for weight loss' compared to traditional dieting methods, study finds
A diet trend loved by celebrities may not help with weight loss more than traditional methods or even doing nothing at all, the most comprehensive review of the evidence to date has claimed.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:53 am
I've suffered for 20 years with piles. Nothing treats them and they're ruining my life: DR SCURR reveals the little-know way you CAN beat them for good
A reader asks: I've suffered for about 20 years with internal haemorrhoids. I've had surgery, but the bleeding has become more frequent and can start even after too much standing.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:22 am
Why vitamin B12 is the new super supplement that can really make a difference to your multivitamin: Our definitive guide to nutrients, who REALLY needs them and precisely which ones stave off cognitive decline
Half of UK adults take a multivitamin regularly. However, over the past decade, research has suggested that taking them might not be as beneficial as we think.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:21 am
Six ways your washing up routine is slowly destroying your health... and how the 'two TEA TOWEL trick' could be key to staving off illness
Would you swill your cutlery in dirty water or run a dirty cloth over plates? Plenty of people do this, but a few simple tweaks can make washing up more hygienic.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:21 am
I am one of millions of people crippled by electric car sickness. These four tips can help, but there is only one failsafe way to tackle it (much to my husband's annoyance)
As my husband Martin locked up the house, I got into the car and settled into my seat, ready for the 200-mile journey ahead of us.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:20 am
Tesco issues urgent recall for pre-packed fruit punnet due to contamination with salmonella: 'Do NOT eat'
Tesco is urgently recalling its Grape & Berry Medley over fears they may be contaminated with salmonella, a potentially deadly food poisoning bug.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:03 am
'Hallucinating, vomiting blood… buying weight loss jab from faceless online seller was the WORST decision I ever made'
Emma Dyer, 40, wanted to slim down before a holiday and admits she was tempted to try weight-loss injections thanks to them being 'increasingly normalised by celebrity culture.'
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:42 am
New blood tests could spot dementia before symptoms
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, claiming more than 75,000 lives every year - but it's often difficult to diagnose until symptoms are very pronounced.
Published: February 17, 2026, 3:13 am
Ban BBLs: Dangerous butt-lifts taking place in 'Airbnbs, hotel rooms, garden sheds and public toilets', claim MPs in shocking new report
More people are turning to non-surgical cosmetic procedures after developing body image issues, fuelled by content they have seen on social media, MPs say.
Published: February 18, 2026, 12:03 am
Women, middle-aged and middle classes dominating take-up of weight loss jabs despite having lower rates of overweight and obesity
Analysis of private prescriptions for the likes of Mounjaro and Wegovy indicates those patients with greatest need - such as men, the elderly and poor - are less likely to buy them.
Published: February 18, 2026, 12:03 am
The rotten generation: NHS hospitals perform 56,000 tooth extractions on children in one year
NHS hospitals performed 56,143 extractions on children and teenagers in the financial year ending 2025 - up 14 per cent on the previous year's total of 49,112.
Published: February 17, 2026, 11:21 pm
Invisible danger experienced by 150 million Americans could cause dementia... Daily Mail map reveals if YOU are at risk
An invisible danger that affects 150 million Americans could raise the risk of dementia, a new study has revealed. Use Daily Mail's interactive map to discover your risk level.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:28 pm
The $2 food RFK Jr says is 'the best thing' to feed your kids for mental health as America's children are more anxious than ever
Parenting today is screens, stress, and ultra-processed foods. RFK Jr.'s surprising fix? A cheap food that boosts the microbiome - ground zero for mood, mental health and immunity.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:27 pm
The 'world's healthiest smoothie' is here... and for $16 it may increase your lifespan
Health giant Erewhon and Function Health have unveiled a new 'world's healthiest smoothie' that claims to boost longevity with anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting ingredients.
Published: February 17, 2026, 4:13 pm
Millions told to lock windows now as life-threatening toxic air spreads across multiple US states
Hundreds of thousands in a major US city have been told to stay inside because of conditions hazardous to human health.
Published: February 17, 2026, 9:02 pm
Revealed: The secret clue in Apple's March event invitation that hints at what it's going to release - and it's NOT the iPhone 17e
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a secret clue in the Apple logo, which may hint at what the tech giant has planned.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:47 pm
Outrage as three MILLION dogs to be 'massacred' by firing squad ahead of the World Cup
WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Shocking images and reports of dogs being killed ahead of the 2030 World Cup has drawn global scrutiny.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:30 pm
Nationwide travel chaos as hurricane-force winds rip through multiple US states
Extreme, hurricane-force winds are expected to endanger drivers and snarl air travel throughout the US on Tuesday.
Published: February 17, 2026, 5:29 pm
Samsung Z Flip 7 review: The middling battery life is a disappointment but the interesting features on this flip phone make it worth the price
While it might not be as much of a game-changer as the Galaxy Fold 7, Samsung has succeeded in making a flip-phone that is simply great fun to use.
Published: February 17, 2026, 4:30 pm
Antarctica has a mysterious 'gravity hole' where sea levels are 420ft lower - and scientists finally think they know what caused it
Antarctica is home to many mysteries, but one of the strangest is an enormous 'gravity hole' deep beneath the ice. Now, scientists know why it is there.
Published: February 17, 2026, 4:29 pm
Sorry Flat Earthers! As Love Island's Belle Hassan backs the conspiracy theory, scientist gives brutal response that instantly proves our planet is ROUND
Experts have given their brutal verdict on the Love Island: All Stars' outlandish views on the shape of our planet.
Published: February 17, 2026, 3:46 pm
You're flipping your pancakes WRONG! Scientists reveal secret behind the perfect toss - and the importance of a 'pivot point'
Physicists have revealed how to perfect your pancake flip this Shrove Tuesday - and it could help achieve picture-perfect creations.
Published: February 17, 2026, 12:31 pm
Rare 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse is about to appear in the sky…but it will only be visible to 100 PEOPLE
A rare 'Ring of Fire' eclipse is about to appear in the sky, but the chances of seeing it are astronomically slim.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:40 am
Prehistoric killer superbug discovered in 5,000-year-old ice is resistant to 10 modern antibiotics, study warns
Researchers from the Romanian Academy have discovered a bacterial strain that has been frozen in Romania's Scarisoara Ice Cave for 5,000 years.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:30 am
Criminals are using Zillow to plan break-ins. Here’s how to remove your home in 10 minutes.
Your home photos on Zillow could help criminals plan break-ins. Learn how burglars use real estate listing sites and get removal instructions.
Published: February 17, 2026, 10:04 pm
Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update
An Apple security update fixes CVE-2026-20700 zero-day vulnerability actively exploited by hackers targeting iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV devices.
Published: February 17, 2026, 7:32 pm
Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers
Substack data breach exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for months before CEO Chris Best confirmed the October incident in February, prompting security concerns.
Published: February 17, 2026, 1:25 pm
Documenting a ‘Drastically Changing’ Scientific Landscape
In the Lost Science series, scientists whose jobs or funding have been cut by the Trump administration tell their stories.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:00 pm
Lake Erie’s Storm Surges Become More Extreme
Officials are designing new ways to protect the shorelines from sudden flooding and longer storm seasons.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:00 am
It’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. This Year, the Party Might Be a Bit Greener.
Carnival can generate more than 1,000 tons of trash every year. A coalition of nonprofit groups, city officials and scientists has a plan to clean it up.
Published: February 17, 2026, 8:00 am
Vaccine Makers Curtail Research and Cut Jobs
Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have “sent a chill through the entire industry,” one scientist said.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:50 pm
Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
Published: February 17, 2026, 6:14 pm
Alfred Blumstein, Who Transformed the Study of Crime, Dies at 95
An engineer by training, he used systems theory and quantitative analysis to examine criminal behavior, revealing the systemic patterns of crime.
Published: February 17, 2026, 12:45 pm
Claims that AI can help fix climate dismissed as greenwashing
Industry using ‘diversionary’ tactics, says analyst, as energy-hungry complex functions such as video generation and deep research proliferate
Tech companies are conflating traditional artificial intelligence with generative AI when claiming the energy-hungry technology could help avert climate breakdown, according to a report.
Most claims that AI can help avert climate breakdown refer to machine learning and not the energy-hungry chatbots and image generation tools driving the sector’s explosive growth of gas-guzzling datacentres, the analysis of 154 statements found.
Continue reading...Published: February 17, 2026, 5:00 am
12-hour days, no weekends: the anxiety driving AI’s brutal work culture is a warning for all of us
San Francisco’s AI startups are pushing workers to grind endlessly, hinting at pressures soon hitting other sectors
Not long after the terms “996” and “grindcore” entered the popular lexicon, people started telling me stories about what was happening at startups in San Francisco, ground zero for the artificial intelligence economy. There was the one about the founder who hadn’t taken a weekend off in more than six months. The woman who joked that she’d given up her social life to work at a prestigious AI company. Or the employees who had started taking their shoes off in the office because, well, if you were going to be there for at least 12 hours a day, six days a week, wouldn’t you rather be wearing slippers?
“If you go to a cafe on a Sunday, everyone is working,” says Sanju Lokuhitige, the co-founder of Mythril, a pre-seed-stage AI startup, who moved to San Francisco in November to be closer to the action. Lokuhitige says he works seven days a week, 12 hours a day, minus a few carefully selected social events each week where he can network with other people at startups. “Sometimes I’m coding the whole day,” he says. “I do not have work-life balance.”
Continue reading...Published: February 17, 2026, 1:00 pm
Openreach said yes to full fibre broadband, then branded it ‘uneconomical’
Its ‘fibre checker’ tool confirmed I could have a connection, but a month later it changed its mind
My internet provider informed me by email that full fibre broadband had become available for my property, confirmed by Openreach’s “fibre checker” tool.
After a month, Openreach declared the connection uneconomical due to blockages in the conduits below the road.
Continue reading...Published: February 17, 2026, 7:00 am
Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements? – podcast
Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up?
Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to find out where the science stands. They also hear from Katherine Tucker, the founder of the Center for Population Health at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She explains what magnesium is doing in our bodies and the best approach we can take to ensure we are getting enough
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Continue reading...Published: February 17, 2026, 5:00 am