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ONE in four cancer cases and half of all deaths could be avoided, a new study suggests.Researchers found they were attributable to things we can change in our lives, like smoking, alcohol consumption and not doing enough exercise.2Smoking is the biggest ‘modifiable risk factor’ when it comes to cancerCredit: AlamyScientists at the American Cancer Society (ACS) studied data for 30 different types of cancer in adults over the age of 30 in the United States in 2019.They looked at the number of cases and deaths, and whether they were linked to “modifiable risk factors” , including:Cigarette smoking (current and former)Secondhand…

THE investigation into Jay Slater is far from over with a police source telling The Sun “someone knows something” about the teen’s disappearance. Spanish cops are starting to probe three new bombshell leads with one theory saying the missing 19-year-old could still be alive in another part of Tenerife.6Jay Slater could still be alive in another part of Tenerife, investigators probing the Brit’s disappearance believeCredit: Pixel80006Jay hasn’t been seen in over three weeks after he vanished in Tenerife after days of partyingCredit: Ian Whittaker6Jay’s dad Warren Slater and brother Zak have been searching a ravine in Tenerife since the teen vanished without…

NASA astronauts from Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule are facing being stranded in space until August after a series of tech glitches.Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been left in a limbo for weeks after riding the faulty capsule to the International Space Station.6Astronauts Suni Williams, left, and Butch Wilmore give a news conference aboard the ISS on WednesdayCredit: AP6The pair have been left stranded in space for weeks and their return continues to be delayedCredit: NASA6The astronauts were only supposed to stay aboard the ISS for a maximum of one week before landing back on Earth on June 13.However, throughout the…

HEALTH chiefs are pleading with parents to get the whooping cough vaccine as cases hit the highest level since the 90s.There were 2,591 new cases in May – the most of any month in the past 30 years.2The main symptom of pertussis is a long-lasting cough (stock image)Credit: GettyPregnant women and infants can get a free NHS jab to protect against the infection.Nine babies have died since England’s outbreak began in November.May’s infection surge takes the 2024 total of 7,599 to nine times higher than the 858 in 2023.Dr Mary Ramsay, vaccines director at the UK Health Security Agency, said:…

A HUGE fire has been seen ripping through the historic Rouen Cathedral in France as thick plumes of black smoke billow into the sky.Horror footage shows the 1,000-year-old gothic building ablaze with roaring flames rising up along the iconic spire.4France’s Rouen Cathedral has caught on fireCredit: X/SalvatoreGirar1 4Flames could be seen from the side of the spireCredit: X4Smoke could be seen coming from the building in the latest French fireCredit: XClareSweeney70The burning building was quickly evacuated as security set up a barrier outside until firefighters rushed to the scene.Investigations are ongoing into what caused the mystery fire with Rouen mayor,…

APPLE chief Tim Cook has revealed he’s using “spatial computing” goggles every single day in an exclusive interview with The Sun.I sat down with the tech titan to talk about the Apple Vision Pro headset as it finally launches in the UK – and he shared his favourite ways to use the premium headgear, including a futuristic TV habit.22Apple chief Tim Cook admits he’s using the Vision Pro headset every dayCredit: The Sun22The Sun sat down with Tim at Apple Park in Cupertino, CaliforniaCredit: The Sun22We’ve been testing out the hi-tech goggles, which retail at £3,499 / $3,499Credit: Sean Keach…

A MUM says she would be dead if she hadn’t trusted her “gut instinct” and begged to be taken to A&E “looking like a zombie”. Leah Denney initially believed she had a “bad cold” but it turned out to be life-threatening sepsis. 13Leah Denney initially thought she had a bad cold – but it turned out to be sepsisCredit: Kennedy News13The 28-year-old was then in a 12-day comaCredit: Kennedy NewsThe 28-year-old had been struck down by flu-like symptoms, including an aching body and fluctuating temperature.She dosed up on cold medication and got plenty of rest in the hope that she’d…

A BRIT tourist has died after reportedly falling head-first from balcony railings on the Greek island of Zante.The 23-year-old was trying to climb off a balcony when he lost his balance and plunged 1.5m to the ground, according to reports.5The Brit reportedly fell from a balcony in Laganas on the island of ZanteCredit: Getty5Another Brit was taken to hospital on the same day after falling off a balconyCredit: Getty5The 23-year-old was taken to Zakynthos Hospital where he diedCredit: Zakynthos HospitalThe young Brit reportedly tried to stand up after landing on the ground but fell over twice.He was taken to Zakynthos…

ONLY a true genius can spot what the woman is doing wrong in this latest brainteaser.The mind-boggling illusion tests your observation and critical thinking to prove you have a high IQ and 20/20 vision.8Can you spot what the woman is doing wrong?The latest image features a woman enjoying her supper at the table.Although it looks like an ordinary scene, there is something wrong with this image.Use your eye for detail and clever problem-solving brain to spot the odd object out.Remember that only those with the sharpest eyes and strong determination can succeed.more on optical illusionsThat’s because this optical illusion has even the…

APPLE’S iPhone 16 is nearly upon us – and I think I know when it’s out.Last year, I predicted the iPhone 15’s release date of September 22, and it’s time to check my crystal ball of tech once again.2The iPhone 15 Pro Max is now nearly a year old – and there’s a new model on the horizonCredit: GettyApple hasn’t confirmed any official plans for an iPhone 16.But all rumors (and common sense) point to Apple preparing to release a major new smartphone later this year.The iPhone maker is a creature of habit when it comes to releasing new gadgets.So…