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Wanted App: Retailers' New Weapon Against Shoplifting

UK retailers are deploying an innovative smartphone application that enables real-time sharing of shoplifter images and information, creating a powerful digital neighbourhood watch against retail crime.

NHS free shingles vaccine may slash dementia risk

Groundbreaking NHS programme offers free shingles vaccination to millions of over-70s, with research showing it could dramatically reduce dementia risk by preventing viral attacks on the brain.

Harvard Study: Daily Habit May Transform Health

New research from Harvard University suggests a straightforward daily practice could significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and extend lifespan. Discover how this accessible habit could revolutionise public health.

Happiness Fights Disease: Scientific Breakthrough

Groundbreaking research reveals that sustained happiness significantly reduces your risk of developing chronic illnesses. Discover how your emotional wellbeing directly impacts your physical health.

Daily habit that could slash dementia risk revealed

A leading NHS doctor shares groundbreaking research showing how a straightforward daily activity could dramatically reduce your chances of developing dementia. Discover the science-backed method that's transforming brain health prevention.

Florida grandmother outsmarts phone scammer

A sharp-witted Florida senior turned the tables on a phone scammer, exposing the fraud and warning others about sophisticated cons targeting vulnerable people.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

NHS to offer revolutionary HIV-blocking injection

The NHS is set to become the first health service in the world to offer a game-changing HIV prevention injection, potentially transforming the fight against the virus across the UK.

Downsizing Guide for Elderly Parents

Expert advice from Age UK on navigating the emotional and practical challenges of downsizing for elderly parents. Discover stress-reduction strategies, decluttering tips, and financial considerations.

Pravda newspaper publisher dies in window fall

The publishing director of the historic Pravda newspaper has died after falling from a seventh-floor window in Moscow, with Russian authorities investigating the tragic incident.

Giant boa constrictor crashes through ceiling in UK home

Shocking footage captures the moment a massive boa constrictor crashes through a ceiling in a UK family home, landing just feet from terrified residents. The reptile rescue drama unfolds in quiet neighbourhood.

Puzzles and Dementia: Truth Revealed

New research examines whether doing puzzles truly protects against dementia. Discover the science behind cognitive decline and what really works for brain health.

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