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Want to stay healthy after 40? Doctors say men should consider 14 medical tests

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Men face higher chronic disease rates after 40. Learn which medical tests doctors say are vital for preventing heart attacks, strokes and cancer.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:00 pm

Popular sleep positions could be damaging your nerves, according to experts

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Your sleep position could be causing more than just back pain. Experts reveal how sleeping posture affects nerve damage, snoring and acid reflux symptoms.

Published: December 7, 2025, 6:18 pm

Cosmetic fillers can cause deadly complication, experts warn — but new tech exposes it

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Breakthrough research shows ultrasound can spot filler-related vascular complications early, enabling precise treatment and preventing lasting damage.

Published: December 7, 2025, 3:00 pm

Is it true that… you should take vitamin C when you’ve got a cold?

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The vitamin has many benefits, but research shows that people who take it are just as likely to get the sniffles as those who don’t

‘Vitamin C is important for your health in lots of ways,” says Daniel M Davis, the head of life sciences at Imperial College London. It is a strong antioxidant, helping protect cells from harmful unstable compounds that arise from toxins and pollution. It helps the body absorb iron, and is also used in the production of collagen. “But the idea that taking high doses of vitamin C – or drinking lots of orange juice – will stop you catching a cold, or help you recover faster, is a myth.”

Davis, the author of Self Defence: A Myth-Busting Guide to Immune Health, explains that the popular belief in vitamin C’s cold-fighting powers has persisted for more than 50 years, “pretty much solely because of the evangelical view of one man: Linus Pauling”.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 8:00 am

Your Party let me down with membership chaos

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A reader found there seemed no way to cancel a subscription for Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new party

I subscribed to Your Party at its shambolic start and am now finding it impossible to cancel my membership. No one replies to emails. My local party branch told me it can’t help.

The portal requires me to open a new account and commit to another payment in order to cancel anything.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 7:00 am

Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

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With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:00 pm

Why Some Doctors Say There Are Cancers That Shouldn’t Be Treated

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Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:22 pm

Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less

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People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums.

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:27 pm

The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory

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In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.

Published: December 8, 2025, 2:48 pm

California Discourages Wild Mushroom Foraging After Fatal Outbreak

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Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure.

Published: December 8, 2025, 6:33 pm

Public do not trust NHS to cope with Britain's dementia crisis, damning survey reveals

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The Daily Mail and Alzheimer's Society have launched a drive to defeat dementia, which claims 76,000 lives each year and is the UK's biggest killer.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:48 pm

They are the wellness fads of the year. Now the Daily Mail tests them to reveal which ones REALLY live up to the hype

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Whether it is a new probiotic to help with my digestion, a pillow to ease neck pain or a water bottle to filter out impurities, I will try anything (at least once) to improve my health and wellbeing.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:05 pm

The 29p-a-day 'bodybuilders' supplement that can slash body fat, boost energy and even counteract the side effects of Mounjaro - especially if you are over 50

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Research suggests it might be beneficial for age-related ­problems, such as muscle loss.

Published: December 8, 2025, 5:16 pm

Truth behind 'mouth breathing' cures as the childhood bad habit is controversially linked to ADHD, tantrums and more: Our experts separate the fact from fiction

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Some influencers insist mouth breathing is secretly to blame for ' ADHD behaviour', tantrums, poor school performance, crooked teeth and even the shape of a child's face.

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:41 pm

The essential super-healthy Christmas gift guide: From a water filter that removes microplastics to a toothbrush that cleans with an energy beam

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Regardless if you dedicated the past 12 months to health and fitness, 2026 brings with it a blank canvas ready to be filled with new habits

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:33 pm

Common cold virus may dramatically raise risk of potentially deadly heart issues, alarming study finds

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Spread by coughs and sneezes, it already hospitalises around 30,000 children and 18,000 adults in the UK every year, due to serious breathing complications.

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:11 pm

SPA DOCTOR: An AI-powered facial revealed what my 40-something skin REALLY needed (and it wasn't an anti-ageing treatment)

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When I first heard about SkinFaciality's residency at the iconic Marylebone hotel, my interest was immediately piqued-I'd NEVER had an AI-powered facial before.

Published: December 8, 2025, 3:07 pm

Officials issue urgent warning after NEW mpox strain detected in England

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The unnamed patient has recently returned to the UK after travelling to Asia. Seeking medical advice, the case was flagged with the UK Health Security Agency.

Published: December 8, 2025, 1:02 pm

I'm in a relationship with an active younger woman... but I'm suffering from this embarrassing problem in the bedroom. Nothing helps. What should I do? DR SCURR reveals exactly how to solve the awkward issue that plagues ALL men as they age

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In your longer letter, you mention that you are on tablets for high blood pressure, and that ten years ago you underwent extensive radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:47 pm

I'm a skin expert and I can tell if you drink or smoke just by looking at your face. Here's the good (and bad) news about how you can reverse the damage

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We all know the feeling of waking up with a pounding headache and queasy tummy after a big night out. But most people don't think of the impact alcohol and cigarettes have on your appearance.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:29 pm

Worried that you're drinking too much? How this £3 pill dubbed the 'Ozempic of alcohol' can put the brakes on your bingeing - and the users who say it's 'miraculous'

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Millions could cut down on Christmas boozing with a £3 pill dubbed the 'Ozempic of alcohol', according to experts.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:17 pm

How an expert nutritionist feels and looks their best through the festive season

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Going too far off the rails in December can leave you on the back foot for months. Here are my expert hacks to help prevent any shift on the scales without sacrificing enjoyment.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:07 pm

The one simple lifestyle hack that can help prevent psoriasis - and stop the condition that affects one in 50 from flaring up

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Psoriasis is a condition that causes itchy, sore patches of skin all over the body. It comes on when the immune system misfires and attacks healthy skin cells.

Published: December 8, 2025, 11:50 am

I'm a gastroenterologist, we all overindulge at Christmas-this is how to tell if your 'food coma' is actually warning signs of bowel cancer

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A gut doctor has warned of five symptomatic overlaps between Christmas bloat and bowel cancer.

Published: December 8, 2025, 11:34 am

Health officials reassure parents that hepatitis B vaccine is safe, as US changes recommendation for infancy jab

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The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has reassured parents that hte hepatitis B vaccine is safe.

Published: December 8, 2025, 10:45 am

'Tis the season of... exhaustion: Try these three foolproof strategies for managing Christmas stress (and you can start right now)

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It's meant to be a time of good cheer, relaxation and celebration, but for many, Christmas is stressful. Nearly half of Britons say they find this time of year stressful, but experts say that it doesn't have to be.

Published: December 8, 2025, 10:05 am

'I had blood all over my gums': As snus use soars, the shocking side-effects from tooth loss to heart problems and even cancer as experts reveal what nicotine pouches REALLY do to your body

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The products are placed under the lip, for between five minutes and an hour, to release nicotine through the gum into the bloodstream.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:35 am

DR MAX PEMBERTON: These are the warning signs your winter cold is more than just flu and could be pneumonia... call 999 if you notice these symptoms

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A patient I'll call Margaret came to see me a few weeks ago. She's 68, sensible, and not one to make a fuss. But as we chatted she mentioned she'd been battling a nasty cold for over a fortnight.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:01 am

I've been trying to wean myself off a common medication prescribed to millions for the last SIX years... this is my urgent warning to EVERYONE who has been given Pregabalin by their GP

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Most people haven't heard of pregabalin but 800,000 people take it every day in the UK for pain relief or anxiety, including Miranda Levy, who is desperate to wean herself off... for good.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:52 am

The everyday lifestyle tweaks that could slash your risk of dementia IN HALF - including ones you can start right now

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What these minor habits have in common is simple: build them into your regular daily routines and they could each chip away at your risk of developing the nation's biggest killer

Published: December 7, 2025, 9:45 pm

Mom issues chilling warning after botched weight loss surgery left her fighting for her life

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Mayra del Villar, from Venezuela, has revealed how she nearly died after undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

Published: December 7, 2025, 4:53 pm

The seven habits longevity experts swear by for a better 'health span'... and they won't cost you a penny

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We're living longer-and the pressure is on to maintain our health well into old age-but it doesn't need to be a pricey endeavour.

Published: December 7, 2025, 12:31 pm

I've had vertigo for 30 years... what can I do? DR ELLIE reveals the triggers, and a simple five-minute exercise that can help...

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A form of dizziness, vertigo can trigger the sensation that the room is spinning or tilting. Vertigo has a smaller number of triggers than general dizziness, some of which can be hard to diagnose and treat.

Published: December 7, 2025, 12:17 pm

The miracle mum who beat odds of two billion to one: Christine had four separate cancers in just six years - but is now cured. But her incredible story reveals the warning signs that can easily go unnoticed...

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Grandmother Christine Smith, from North Wales, reveals how having cancer actually saved her life - three times over.

Published: December 7, 2025, 11:55 am

Revealed: The 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and vegetables that are laced with nasty pesticides - including chemicals linked to cancer

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Newly-revealed government data singles out the 'Dirty Dozen' - the 12 most polluted fruit and vegetables found in our shopping trolleys.

Published: December 7, 2025, 11:12 am

Having a bad sense of smell could 'predict and even cause over 130 diseases' researchers find

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An international team of scientists are calling for a l oss of sense of smell to be screened for to detect and prevent over a hundred illnesses.

Published: December 7, 2025, 10:35 am

Coffee may perk you up - but could drinking too much of it worsen chronic pain?

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Drinking a lot of coffee is likely to lead to heightened pain ordeals for the elderly, the study reveals.

Published: December 7, 2025, 1:14 am

Has Labour axed dementia diagnosis targets because it's a disease of old age?

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One million people in the UK have dementia and it already kills more people than cancer or heart disease - usually from problems arising from a weakened immune system.

Published: December 8, 2025, 10:11 pm

National restaurant group ditches seed oils as doctors warn Americans about the hidden dangers

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A national restaurant group has become the latest to declare itself seed-oil free, as growing evidence suggests oils extracted from the seeds of plants could be harmful to your health.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:29 pm

More than 100 people infected with 'rib-cracking' virus after outbreak on cruise ship

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More than 100 people have been sickened with a highly contagious virus that causes such forceful vomiting, sufferers can experience cracking in their ribs.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:15 pm

Travel warning for American tourists as outbreak of dangerous tropical virus accelerates

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The CDC has issued Level 2 travel advisories for two South Asian nations, advising American travelers to 'practice enhanced precautions' when visiting.

Published: December 8, 2025, 7:22 pm

The new hotspot for hair transplants that isn't Turkey... where people say they get better results than in New York

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Hair transplant surgeons are reporting that more men are heading to this area for its cut-price procedures.

Published: December 8, 2025, 1:33 pm

Are YOU paying far too much for weight loss jabs? DR BRAD McKAY's warning as more patients skip their doctor for online GPs - and even reputable services can be a rip-off

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Some online clinics claim convenience and confidentiality as benefits, but charge a premium for being the middleman for a prescription. Here's how to tell if you're being ripped off.

Published: December 7, 2025, 3:11 pm

The truth behind the 'dirty sodas' loved by the Mormon Wives... after I spent a week drinking the sugar-laced beverages

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Popularized by Mormon influencers and reality stars, 'dirty sodas' have taken the internet by storm. For a week, I decided to swap my daily coffee for a dirty soda to understand the hype.

Published: December 7, 2025, 10:59 am

Hidden mega-structures beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids are 'confirmed' by scientists

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The team that uncovered hidden structures beneath Egypt's Giza pyramids has released new evidence they say leaves little room for doubt about their discovery.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:48 pm

Rapid-fire earthquakes jolt California shaking thousands in just eight hours

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A new swarm of earthquakes has broken out near California's Bay Area, the sight of several swarms since Thanksgiving.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:27 pm

UFO whistleblower claims Trump was 'fully briefed' on alien hybrids living among humans

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A former Air Force major turned whistleblower has claimed President Trump now has the information to change the entire world if he chooses to disclose what the US knows about alien life.

Published: December 8, 2025, 7:45 pm

El Nino is set to become substantially STRONGER and more frequent, experts warn - triggering intense floods and storms

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El Niño years are set to become significantly stronger and more regular due to human-caused climate change , a study has found.

Published: December 8, 2025, 3:36 pm

The average close female friendship lasts 37 YEARS - and a quarter of women say it brings them more happiness than a relationship

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Any woman will tell you they can be as intoxicating and tumultuous as a love affair. But a new study shows strong female friendships tend to stand the test of time despite their ups and downs.

Published: December 8, 2025, 3:05 pm

A celestial oasis? NASA's Perseverance Rover discovers evidence of tropical rainfall on Mars

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Bizarre 'bleached' rocks on the surface of Mars suggest that the Red Planet was once a tropical oasis, a new study reveals.

Published: December 8, 2025, 2:30 pm

World's first reality TV show created entirely by AI features six 'contestants' battling to the death - so, do you think it looks realistic?

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In this creepy new series, six 'contestants' battle to the death on a deadly island.The only catch is that every single one has been entirely created by artificial intelligence.

Published: December 8, 2025, 2:10 pm

Secret weather program allegedly exposes Americans to toxic chemicals and deadly UV rays

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Weather control expert claims the US government is conducting a secret weather modification program that is exposing Americans to toxic chemicals.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:30 pm

Does your dog keep hiding food and toys? Animal expert finally reveals why - and when you should be worried

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Is your dog constantly tucking treats under your sofa or burying toys in the garden? You might think they're behaving like a paranoid doomsday prepper - but there's a reason for it, experts say.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:11 pm

Do YOU know the origin of your favourite bar snack? Take the test to see if you know your Scotch Eggs from your Pickled Onions

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A survey reveals scotch eggs, pork scratchings and pork pies are among the nation's favourites - but people are generally unaware where these classics originated.

Published: December 8, 2025, 11:28 am

The next Labubu? Fluffy robot 'Mirumi' clings to your bag - and even moves its head when you pet it

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The 'Mirumi' is a robot whose only purpose is to cling to your bag and look cute doing it.

Published: December 8, 2025, 10:27 am

Astronomers spot one of the largest spinning structures EVER found in the Universe - and it could finally reveal how the Milky Way formed

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Using some of the world's most powerful telescopes, a team of researchers found more than 280 galaxies stretched in a line through the cosmos.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:23 am

So many skeptics think they have debunked Jesus' resurrection. Well, I'm an expert... here's what actually happened

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For millions of Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is the cornerstone of their faith, a moment they believe rewrote history. Some try to debunk it... here's why they are wrong.

Published: December 7, 2025, 7:56 pm

Is YOUR Christmas tree verging on gaudy? Interactive tool reveals the exact number of baubles and lights you need to ensure your fir doesn't look cheap

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Mathematicians from Sheffield University have created a 'treegonometry' formula that works out the exact number of decorations you need to keep your Christmas tree looking classy.

Published: December 7, 2025, 12:31 pm

Is Guinness actually English? Head brewer copied London's porters in the 18th century, historian claims

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Head brewer and founder Arthur Guinness created his famous dark beer after exports of the so-called London 'porter' proved a hit in Dublin.

Published: December 7, 2025, 12:30 pm

Revealed: The 'Dirty Dozen' list of fruits and vegetables that are laced with nasty pesticides - including chemicals linked to cancer

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Newly-revealed government data singles out the 'Dirty Dozen' - the 12 most polluted fruit and vegetables found in our shopping trolleys.

Published: December 7, 2025, 11:12 am

Are YOU ready for Christmas dinner? Food expert reveals the exact date you should buy every single item

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An expert has created a handy guide that explains when each component of Christmas dinner should be bought.

Published: December 7, 2025, 10:37 am

Mysterious 'demon monolith' adorned with screaming faces and twisted bodies appears in California desert

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Visitors of Joshua Tree National Park were left stunned when they discovered a 'demonic monolith' standing in the middle of the desert.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:52 pm

'Whiteout Monday' set for nine US states as winter storms unleash up to TWO FEET of snow

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Americans in nine US states are being warned to prepare for slippery roads, low visibility and hazardous travel conditions starting on Monday.

Published: December 8, 2025, 6:16 pm

Snowmaggedon is eyeing America: experts predict harshest winter in 12 years as maps show coldest states

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The US is in for a brutal December as experts predict it could be the snowiest winter in five years and compared it to that of 2013-2014.

Published: December 7, 2025, 4:08 pm

Why scammers open bank accounts in your name

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Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:53 pm

Why parents may want to delay smartphones for kids

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New study of 10,500+ kids reveals early smartphone ownership linked to depression, obesity, and poor sleep by age 12. Earlier phones mean higher risks.

Published: December 8, 2025, 12:59 pm

Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack

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A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.

Published: December 7, 2025, 3:36 pm

Solar water platforms may solve a major air taxi hurdle

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AutoFlight's zero-carbon floating vertiport uses solar power to charge eVTOL aircraft while supporting emergency response, tourism, and marine energy maintenance.

Published: December 7, 2025, 11:35 am

Youth Mental Health Improved When Schools Reopened, Study Finds

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With the end of school shutdowns, children’s mental health appointments fell sharply, though other factors may have contributed.

Published: December 8, 2025, 9:00 pm

Why Some Doctors Say There Are Cancers That Shouldn’t Be Treated

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Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers in younger people, but that has brought a debate over whether many cases ever needed to be found.

Published: December 8, 2025, 8:22 pm

Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less

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People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums.

Published: December 8, 2025, 4:27 pm

The Married Scientists Torn Apart by a Covid Bioweapon Theory

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In 2020, a Chinese virologist fled to the United States, aided by allies of President Trump who sought to promote her unproven theories about the origins of Covid-19. Her husband still can’t find her.

Published: December 8, 2025, 2:48 pm

California Discourages Wild Mushroom Foraging After Fatal Outbreak

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Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure.

Published: December 8, 2025, 6:33 pm

A Look at What Lives Where Deep Sea Mining Would Happen

An ocean-mining company has funded some of the most comprehensive scientific studies of the deep seabed to date, and peer-reviewed results have begun to emerge.

Published: December 8, 2025, 7:14 pm

More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters

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Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis

A coalition of more than 230 environmental groups has demanded a national moratorium on new datacenters in the US, the latest salvo in a growing backlash to a booming artificial intelligence industry that has been blamed for escalating electricity bills and worsening the climate crisis.

The green groups, including Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Food & Water Watch and dozens of local organizations, have urged members of Congress to halt the proliferation of energy-hungry datacenters, accusing them of causing planet-heating emissions, sucking up vast amounts of water and exacerbating electricity bill increases that have hit Americans this year.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 12:00 pm

‘It has to be genuine’: older influencers drive growth on social media

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As midlife audiences turn to digital media, the 55 to 64 age bracket is an increasingly important demographic

In 2022, Caroline Idiens was on holiday halfway up an Italian mountain when her brother called to tell her to check her Instagram account. “I said, ‘I haven’t got any wifi. And he said: ‘Every time you refresh, it’s adding 500 followers.’ So I had to try to get to the top of the hill with the phone to check for myself.”

A personal trainer from Berkshire who began posting her fitness classes online at the start of lockdown in 2020, Idiens, 53, had already built a respectable following.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 12:48 pm

Social media use damages children’s ability to focus, say researchers

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Study of 8,300 US children suggests social media may be contributing to a rise in ADHD diagnoses

Increased use of social media by children damages their concentration levels and may be contributing to an increase in cases of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a study.

The peer-reviewed report monitored the development of more than 8,300 US-based children from the age of 10 to 14 and linked social media use to “increased inattention symptoms”.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 3:02 pm

Scores of UK parliamentarians join call to regulate most powerful AI systems

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Exclusive: Campaign urges PM to show independence from US and push to rein in development of superintelligence

More than 100 UK parliamentarians are calling on the government to introduce binding regulations on the most powerful AI systems as concern grows that ministers are moving too slowly to create safeguards in the face of lobbying from the technology industry.

A former AI minister and defence secretary are part of a cross-party group of Westminster MPs, peers and elected members of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish legislatures demanding stricter controls on frontier systems, citing fears superintelligent AI “would compromise national and global security”.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 5:00 am

Is AI a bubble that’s about to pop? – podcast

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Should we be worried about the vast amounts of money pouring into AI? And what will happen if the bubble bursts? Blake Montgomery reports

For months there have been fears that artificial intelligence is a bubble and that it is about to burst.

As the Guardian US tech editor Blake Montgomery explains, the magnificent seven – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla – make up one-third of the value of the S&P 500, the index of the 500 biggest stocks in the US market. All are heavily invested in AI.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 3:00 am

A US psychologist prescribed a social media ban for kids. How did Australia become the test subject?

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From nascent policy idea in one state to passing federal parliament in just days, it has been a whirlwind journey for the world-first legislation that will take effect from 10 December

In early 2024, the South Australian premier’s wife put down a book she had been reading. It was Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation.

“[She] said to me you better bloody do something about this ... and then we got to work,” Peter Malinauskas later recalled in an ABC interview.

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Published: December 7, 2025, 2:00 pm

Don’t use ‘admin’: UK’s top 20 most-used passwords revealed as scams soar

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Easy-to-guess words and figures still dominate, alarming cysbersecurity experts and delighting hackers

It is a hacker’s dream. Even in the face of repeated warnings to protect online accounts, a new study reveals that “admin” is the most commonly used password in the UK.

The second most popular, “123456”, is also unlikely to keep hackers at bay.

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Published: December 7, 2025, 7:00 am

‘Kids can’t buy them anywhere’: how Pokémon cards became a stock market for millennials

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A surprising economic bubble is making it hard for anyone to buy Pokémon cards – especially children

Pokémon has been huge since the late 90s. Millions of people have fond memories of playing the original Red and Blue games, or trading cards in the playground for that elusive shiny Charizard (if your school didn’t ban them). The franchise has only grown since then – but, where the trading cards are concerned, things have taken an unexpected and unfortunate turn. It’s now almost impossible to get your hands on newly released cards thanks to an insane rise in reselling and scalping over the past year.

Selling on your old cards to collectors has always been part of the hobby, and like baseball cards or Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon cards can sometimes go for thousands of pounds. However, the resale market for Pokémon has climbed so high that even new cards are valued at hundreds, before they’ve even been released. The latest set, Phantasmal Flames, had a rare special illustration Charizard that was being valued at more than £600 before anyone had even found one. When a pack of cards retails at about £4, there’s a huge potential profit to be had.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 10:00 am

A robot walks into a bar: can a Melbourne researcher get AI to do comedy?

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Machines can be funny when they mistakenly bump into things – but standup is a tough gig even for humans

Robots can make humans laugh – mostly when they fall over – but a new research project is looking at whether robots using AI could ever be genuinely funny.

If you ask ChatGPT for a funny joke, it will serve you up something that belongs in a Christmas cracker: “Why don’t skeletons fight each other? Because they don’t have the guts.”

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Published: December 7, 2025, 2:00 pm

Ancient Egyptian pleasure boat found by archaeologists off Alexandria coast

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First-century luxury vessel matches description by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited city around 29-25BC

An ancient Egyptian pleasure boat that matches a description by the first-century Greek historian Strabo has been discovered off the coast of Alexandria, to the excitement of archaeologists.

With its palaces, temples and the 130 metre-high Pharos lighthouse – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world – Alexandria had been one of the most magnificent cities in antiquity. The pleasure boat, which dates from the first half of the first century AD, was 35 metres long and constructed to hold a central pavilion with a luxuriously decorated cabin.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 9:00 am

Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic

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More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscape

It is not likely to be a hefty volume because the vast majority of the material has been lost in the mists of time. But the remnants of a language spoken in parts of the UK and Ireland 2,000 years ago are being collected for what is being billed as the first complete dictionary of ancient Celtic.

The dictionary will not be huge because relatively few words survive, but experts from Aberystwyth University say they expect they will end up with more than 1,000 words.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 5:00 am

Starwatch: Brave the cold and the enjoy the Geminids meteor shower

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Observers in dark locations away from street lighting can expect to see more than 100 meteors an hour

The Perseid meteor shower in August often catches the headlines because of the warmer conditions associated with watching the display, but to many astronomers the Geminids put on the better show.

The Geminids have been active since 4 December and they reach their climax this week with the peak of the shower taking place on the night of 13-14 December. The chart shows the view looking south-east from London at midnight as 13 December becomes 14 December.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 6:00 am

Can you solve it? The forgotten Dutch invention that created the modern world

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You saw it here first

UPDATE: Read the solution here

There are many contenders for “world’s greatest invention.” The wheel. The printing press. The steam engine.

According to a new book, however, that title should go to the mechanised sawmill invented by Dutchman Cornelis Corneliszoon in 1593.

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Published: December 8, 2025, 7:10 am

The Guardian view on ageing research: our lives have more distinct phases than we thought | Editorial

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Tech moguls may foolishly hope to stay forever young, but others could benefit too from evidence of the human body’s dynamic and varied journey through life

Ageing can feel remarkably sudden. One morning you awake to find new aches, or lapses in strength and memory that you could swear were not present just a few days prior. We do not literally age overnight, but as research is increasingly showing, we may not do so in a steady, linear path either.

Over the past decade a multitude of studies have suggested that ageing – at least for certain organs and bodily systems – may actually consist of long periods of stability, punctuated by inflection points or periods of rapid biological change. This shift in thinking has raised hopes for anti-ageing medicines. But it could also make us rethink our attitude to ageing in general, viewing it as a dynamic and varied journey – rather than simply a slow march of attrition and breakdown.

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Published: December 7, 2025, 5:25 pm

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