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As experts warn ultra-processed foods increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, what are they and how can you avoid them? | UK News
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Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, two new studies have found. One of the presentations to the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam suggests consuming things like breakfast cereals, fizzy drinks and fast food could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost 25%.…
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Avoid ‘get rich quick’ schemes on Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram warns bank | Science & Tech News
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An increasing amount of financial scams are taking place via social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, according to analysis by a leading bank. TSB has said 80% of its cases within the three biggest fraud categories came through the Meta-owned companies after analysing its own internal data over the space of two years.…
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Black Friday tips to stay safe and avoid scams while shopping online | Science & Tech News
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The threat of fraud and cyber scams is a 365-days-a-year problem when it comes to online shopping. But just as the rate at which retailers bombard you with promotional emails scales up at this time of year, so too does the risk of falling foul of criminals trying to access your bank account. With Black…
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Energy prices: Gamers playing late at night to avoid peak electricity costs amid cost of living crisis | Science & Tech News
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Gamers are cutting back on new purchases and playing later at night to avoid peak electricity costs amid the cost of living crisis. A study of more than 2,000 UK gamers by TalkTalk found that more than three-quarters (78%) said they had modified their behaviour to help save money. The research found that more than…
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UK at risk of ‘brain drain’ as scientists leave Britain to avoid losing EU research funding | UK News
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A total of 22 UK-based scientists have now decided to leave Britain rather than lose their EU research funding, as uncertainty continues around the future of Research and Development (R&D) support post-Brexit. Scientists and engineers have told Sky News the UK’s position as a world leader in research is at risk from “significant brain drain”…