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INFLAMMATION is a natural part of the body’s defences.But too much of it can cause harm to health – and most of us are completely elusive to its effects. 3What to do – and not do – to prevent accumulation of inflammationInflammation is a natural physiological response that occurs when we’re sick or injured, explains Dr Hussain Ahmad, consultant practitioner at Click2Pharmacy. “This response causes your immune system to ‘kick in’ and heal, repair, or defend itself, depending on the cause of the inflammation.”While short-term ‘acute’ inflammation benefits the body’s recovery process, inflammation “becomes detrimental when it is persistent and long-lasting,…

IRAN is set to get their brutal revenge on Israel in a chilling attack as the world prepares for a devastating escalation of war.The Royal Marines are said to be preparing a heroic “Dunkirk-esque” evacuation plan to rescue remaining Brits trapped in Iran’s terrifying war path as the US has warned a strike is imminent and serious.11Iranians burning a Israel flag as the two nations prepare for a brutal war11The Royal Marines are said to be preparing a heroic ‘Dunkirk-esque’ evacuation plan to rescue remaining Brits trapped in Iran’s terrifying war path11One of Iran’s formidable missiles could soon strike Israel…

APPLE is making a series of changes that could save iPhone owners money and deter thieves too.iPhone repairs can be costly if you want it done right.2Repair boost applies to iPhone 15 and newer modelsCredit: Getty2Using second hand parts could bring down repair costsThe tech giant started allowing users to do fixes themselves without going to an Apple Store a couple of years ago.But the official process only allowed you to use genuine new Apple parts.Well it’s set to change later this year as Apple is relaxing the rules further.From autumn, customers and independent repair providers will be able to…

MISPLACING your house keys or calling a new colleague by the wrong name are common lapses in memory.But as we get older, we are often more forgetful, and it’s easy to start wondering if this is a sign of something serious – like Alzheimer’s disease.1The seven stages of Alzheimer’s used by doctors to diagnose the conditionAs we age, our brains naturally shrink, and our thought processes slow down.However, in Alzheimer’s disease, changes that happen in the brain are different to the changes seen in normal ageing.It causes a build-up of toxic proteins, which destroy memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the…

A HOT dog seller’s colleague stole his identity for 35 years, racked up $200,000 in debts and even had a child using his name.William Woods, 55, was jailed and even sectioned as he led a lonely crusade to prove he was himself.5William Woods’ life was torn apart by the scam and he spent years trying to prove he was the real dealCredit: William Woods5Matthew David Keirans pleaded guilty to identity theft last week after he was finally exposed as a faker last yearCredit: Johnson County JailLast week, the man behind the scam, Matthew David Keirans, pleaded guilty to aggravated identity…

GMAIL and YouTube users have been warned about a scam that can leave them locked out of their accounts. The scam comprises cybercriminals promising a fake return on the cryptocurrency XRP to users who reply to their phishing attempt.1Gmail users have been warned about a scam that can leave them locked out of their accountsCredit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via GettPhishing is a scam where attackers trick people into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware.The goal of the scammer is to steal a user’s banking information, identity, or passwords.Scammers often send phishing attempts over texts, email, or social media messaging. What’s more,…

WHEN we’re hit with a bout of sneezing or sniffles, most of us would tend to assume we’ve picked up a cold. But what is the likelihood it’s hay fever, or even Covid? Let’s take a look.2Is your runny nose caused by a cold, hay fever or Covid? Here’s how to find outCredit: GettyWith a pollen bomb set to drop on parts of the UK in the coming days and Covid still swirling around, your runny nose could be caused by any of the above options. The Met Office has warned that pollen levels will be “high” across all of…

AN incredible nuclear bunker has been listed for sale with its price slashed by more than half.The Cold War fortification, buried in the woods of Xanten, Germany, offers the ultimate protection as fears of WW3 spiral.5The doors of the Cold war fortification are hidden by the overgrown woodlandCredit: Newsflash5The blast-proof doors and 10ft thick walls offer safety in the event of strikeCredit: Newsflash5The bunker served as a communication hub with control panels still intact todayCredit: NewsflashThe bomb shelter’s thick doors are hidden away by overgrown woods in the North Rhine-Westphalia.Behind the blast-proof doors, there is a self-contained bunker with working…

NASA has plans to launch a next-generation spacecraft that could help us with future space missions. The craft, known as the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System, will launch in April.1Nasa has plans to launch a next-generation spacecraft that will help us better understand the SunCredit: NASA/Aero Animation/Ben SchweighartThe system comprises deployable structures and materials technologies for solar sail propulsion.Nasa explained that the system is destined for future low-cost deep space missions. It will fly aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from the company’s Launch Complex 1 in Māhia, New Zealand. HOW DOES A SOLAR SAIL WORK?Solar sails follow the same idea that…

A TOT born with a cyst the size of a pineapple is so heavy her spine has started to curve.Two-year-old Jessi Campbell suffers from a rare condition that caused a 1kg growth on her left arm, chest and fingers.7Jessi was born with a rare condition that caused a growth on her left arm, chest and fingers.Credit: SWNS7The tot was diagnosed with Kippel-Trelauney Syndrome after a skin biopsy in July 2022.Credit: SWNSParents Jonathan Campbell, 35, and Amara, 34, were “shocked” and “scared” for their little one when they first saw the growth. They fear Jessi will be bullied and have already…