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YOU might not think that the odd cavity could end up costing you your life. But a growing body of research suggests failing to brush your teeth enough or floss properly can lead to a whole range of seemingly unconnected acute and chronic illnesses. 1 “This is because the mouth is loaded with bacteria”, Dr Nigel Carter, of the Oral Health Foundation, says. “And, while most are harmless, some can cause disease.” Exactly how oral bacteria affect your overall health is still poorly understood. However, some conditions are more associated with oral health than others, experts say. Here is what…

INCREDIBLE footage showing the staggering scale of the world’s largest engine has baffled petrol-heads. Weighing in at 2,300 tonnes the monstrous contraption is heavier than 180 double-decker buses and as powerful as 90 Bugattis. 7The biggest engine in the world is the Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-CCredit: Curbside Classic 7The incredible contraption is the same size as a block of flatsCredit: Twitter / @historyinmemes 7A diagram shows the inner workings of the machineCredit: Curbside Classic 7 Designed by Finnish manufacturer Wärtsilä the Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C was created to power globetrotting vast cargo ships. The mammoth engine measures 13.5 meters high at its tallest point and is 26.59…

CHILDREN with allergies face “unacceptably high levels of risk” at school, a grieving mum has warned. Helen Blythe’s five-year-old son Benedict died after suffering a fatal reaction in 2021, and she fears many other kids could face the same fate. 4Benedict Blythe died aged five after suffering an allergic reaction at schoolCredit: PA 4The youngster was allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts, sesame and chickpeasCredit: PA She said pupils should feel “safe and protected” while in the classroom and canteen, but “countless” parents have reached out to her about their youngsters’ “near misses”. As part of the Benedict Blythe Foundation, the…

BILL Clinton’s infamous intern Monica Lewinsky glammed up for a photoshoot as she fronts a new fashion campaign. The White House staffer turned activist is the face of Reformation’s new You’ve Got the Power drive. 5Monica Lewinsky is the face of Reformation’s new campaignCredit: ZOEY GROSSMAN/COURTESY OF REFORMATION 5She posed ina number of outfits, which were printed in ElleCredit: ZOEY GROSSMAN/COURTESY OF REFORMATION 5Lewinsky, then an intern at the White House, pictured with Bill Clinton when he was presidentCredit: The White House Lewinsky, 50, is the face of the campaign encouraging women to vote. The American writer – who is…

NOT all foods are created equal and incorporating some into your diet can ‘power pack’ your meals with nutrients and minerals. The list of these is ever-growing and there always seems to be a new buzzy ‘superfood’, from spirulina to veggies like broccoli. 1Salmon, blueberries and avocados were also named as top superfoods for 2024Credit: Getty If you’re not sure which ingredients to start adding into your diet, a team of dietitians put together a handy guide for what superfoods are expected to be big this year. Today’s Dietitian asked 564 registered dietitians about their thoughts on the subject and…

TWO bodies have been found stuffed in surf bags during the search for Australian TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies. It comes days after serving cop Beau Lamarre-Condon, who previously dated Mr Baird, handed himself in and was charged with two counts of murder. 9Two bodies have been found in the search for Jesse Baird, right, and Luke Davies, leftCredit: UNPIXS 9Beaumont Lamarre-Condon was charged with two counts of murder on Monday after turning himself inCredit: Supplied/Liam Mendes 9Police seen searching a rural property in Bungonia, two hours outside of SydneyCredit: EPA 9 The remains were found…

MANY popular cheeses are packed full of “unnecessary” salt, campaigners have warned. Action on Salt found that a 30g portion of standard supermarket cheddar contains more salt than a packet of crisps. 2Asda’s 30% less fat mature British cheese had the highest salt studied at 2g of salt per 100gCredit: Asda 2Action on Salt found that a 30g portion of standard supermarket cheddar contains more salt than a packet of crispsCredit: Alamy Asda’s 30% less fat mature British cheese had the highest salt studied, containing 2g of salt per 100g or 0.6g of salt per 30g. Walkers Salt and Vinegar…

A CONVOY of Russian Yars missile launchers has been seen travelling 250 miles to Moscow after Sweden was approved to join Nato. Hungary – the last holdout among the alliance states – approved the “historic” move overnight, dealing a major blow to Russia. 10Putin moves his hulking Yars mobile nuclear missile launchers towards MoscowCredit: EAST2WEST 10Yars missiles are seen mounted on massive truck carriersCredit: EAST2WEST 10Russian soldiers stand in front of the fleet which departed from TeykovoCredit: East2West 10Vladimir Putin continues to taunt the West with Russia’s nuclear muscleCredit: AFP Chilling footage of the hulking complexes heading from Teykovo in…

THE number of “fat cat” NHS managers earning six-figure salaries has risen by a quarter in two years, analysis shows. Data from Freedom of Information requests shows there were 837 non-clinical staff working at English hospitals in 2022 to 2023 on the highest paid Band 9 contracts. 1Campaigners have slammed the growth in NHS ‘fat cat’ managers in two years, claiming money should be invested in front line staff insteadCredit: Getty It was up from 662 in 2020 to 2021, during the start of the Covid pandemic. Ministers have previously pledged to cut down on the amount being spent on…

A BRITISH man has died after being electrocuted while carrying out work on a yacht in Antigua. Roy Jemme, 47, was found slumped over and unresponsive aboard the luxury vessel Baton Rouge moored in a harbour. 1A British man has died in Antigua. Stock picCredit: Getty Jemme, who was serving as the Chief Engineer on board the vessel, was confronted with a power outage while the yacht was anchored off the Caribbean island. In an attempt to resolve the issue, he ventured into the engine area. But he was later discovered unresponsive by a crew member who went to check…