Plastic pollution

We all occasionally have days when we see inanimate objects and think about sticking them in our bums, NOT! But jokes aside, the action of Brits sticking random objects in their bottoms is apparently more common than one might think. According to a story published in the Metro last month, the NHS loses about £350,000 every year removing objects that have got stuck in patients’ rectums. These objects include (but are not limited to) live eels, glass bottles, instant coffee jars with pins in the lid, Buzz Lightyear toys, concrete mix and aubergines, the newspaper reported. Stay in the loop with all the latest Daily Star news by signing up for one of our free newsletters here . In one recent case, a 51-year-old man had to be rushed to hospital after getting a carpet cleaning ball stuck in his anus. After failing to remove the 7cm to 8cm diameter plastic ball himself using a screwdriver and a … [Read more...] about Doctors ‘used an electric drill’ to remove a plastic ball stuck in man’s bum

By Magnus Bennett Published 19 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Dissolvable wipes could soon be hitting markets around the world after a regular cancer check inspired a former miner to become an inventor. When Brian McCormack started using a home testing kit to screen for bowel cancer, he found the process awkward and inconvenient. He felt there had to be a better way to make sampling easier, especially when it came to disposing of the collector. So Brian headed to his kitchen - or his "lab", as he now calls it - and began experimenting with materials and household chemicals. The decision six years ago was to turn him into an inventor of soluble products, including wet wipes. 'I blew up my microwave' The 65-year-old from Kirkcaldy, who had spent more than two decades in coal mines and tunnels, found his first foray into the world of invention … [Read more...] about Cancer screening led me to invent dissolving wet wipes

The "huge regulatory cost" of Boris Johnson's drive for net zero will hold back plans for a post-Brexit bonfire of red tape, Jacob Rees-Mogg has warned. The Brexit Opportunities Minister said the Government needs to “face up to” the challenge of burdensome climate red tape and added that efforts to cut emissions must not rely on “endless regulation”. The Government wants to axe £1bn of red tape left over from the EU, with Mr Rees-Mogg spearheading an effort to ditch 1,500 individual Brussels rules. However, he warned that the rise of the net zero agenda means it will not be possible to introduce initiatives such as a "one in, one out" approach, where a piece of regulation has to be scrapped for every new one added. A raft of new rules are being introduced to help Britain go carbon neutral by 2050, with ministers expected to push for more heat pumps and solar panels as well as limiting how much carbon can be produced by heavy industry. Speaking at an event organised by … [Read more...] about Jacob Rees-Mogg warns over ‘huge cost’ of net zero drive

For decades the gardens at RHS Chelsea have been judged on their beauty, design and originality. But for the first time they are set to be marked on how eco-friendly they are, in a move reflecting the flower show 's bid for better green credentials. From next year, coveted gold medals could be won or lost on the basis of a designer's environmental decisions, judges told The Telegraph, in updated judging criteria designed to reflect the demands of eco-friendly modern gardening. The rules are still being ironed out but are likely to reward avoiding peat, using less concrete, and using local rather than imported materials. James Alexander-Sinclair, who has been an RHS judge since 2008, said this year the judges were piloting a new system to mark gardens based on their carbon footprint. The RHS will test the approach on a selection of this year's entrants to see if the questions are appropriate, with a view to then introducing it for real next year. The criteria for … [Read more...] about Chelsea Flower Show goes green, as gardens to be judged on their eco-friendliness

Applying makeup can be tricky for some, even though the barrage of beauty influencers make it seem effortless. Having mastered the art of bold and brilliant eyeshadow looks, Roni was getting “sick” of her glasses getting in the way of showcasing her talent. With the frames and lenses covering the precision of her colourful eye makeup, the beauty enthusiast came up with a rather "clever" trick. In a TikTok clip that has racked up a huge 9.4million views, Roni demonstrated how she has managed to get around doing her makeup without her glasses ruining the look. She explained: "Sick of my eyeshadow being covered by my glasses so I’m doing it the shape of my glasses.” Fluffy eyebrows are in for 2022 – celeb brow artist spills on how to get look View gallery The beauty donned her clear framed specs and used them as a stencil as she used a flat makeup brush to apply her concealer. Roni then removed her glasses to show that she filled in the area around her … [Read more...] about Woman ‘sick’ of covering eye shadow with glasses shares ‘clever’ makeup trick

A transgender woman who underwent surgery to have a vagina revealed she accidentally sent photos of the results to the wrong email address. TikTok user @chezablondebitch took to the app in hysterics after her surgeon reached out to her to let her know that they hadn't received any photos following her gender reassignment surgery. The surgical procedure, known as 'bottom surgery', creates female genitalia with function and feeling. It may require multiple steps including a penile skin inversion vaginoplasty, revision vaginoplasty using the small bowel or secondary genital reconstruction. 'Chezza' believed she messaged the "after" images on to her surgeon – until she had the horrifying realisation that she had sent the snaps of her vagina to a complete stranger. In a video, which now has more than 1.5million likes, she explained: "I've just had vagina surgery and my doctor goes, so you're going to have to send us an email, like photos of it, just to make sure that it … [Read more...] about Woman who had ‘vagina surgery’ sends photos of results to wrong email address

“The majority of people living on our planet profess to be believers.” It is a statement of fact, an intellectual premise, a gentle claim of territory. In his new encyclical on environmental degradation, Laudato Si, Pope Francis is not just addressing the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics. He’s tagging God into the global conversation on climate change. The document, which was leaked on Monday by an Italian newspaper and officially released by the Vatican on Thursday, bitterly condemns the human failures that have eroded much of the environment. The pope rattles off fact after fact about the pitiful state of the earth: Pesticides have contaminated farmers’ soil. Air pollution has poisoned cities. Man-made waste checkers landscapes. There’s not enough clean water for people to drink or tropical forests to regulate carbon in the atmosphere. Whole species of animals are dying out. Humans ruined the earth, the pope says, but sin ruined humans. “The violence present in our hearts, … [Read more...] about How the Pope Plans to Stop Climate Change

According to the Catholic Church, a number of acts qualify as mortal sins: murder, apostasy, stealing from the poor, etc. But in the eyes of a Vatican official who spoke to Bloomberg News on Monday, there’s another kind of sin that qualifies as a “heinous act”: when a newspaper leaks a papal encyclical three days before it’s supposed to come out. For more than a year, Pope Francis and his close advisors have been preparing this document, called Laudato Si , or Praised Be . The text focuses on environmental stewardship and, in particular, the effects of climate change on human life. The themes are directly in keeping with the rest of his papacy: When he was elected to the office, he told journalists he took the name “Francis” in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who stood for the poor and for peace, and was a “man who loved and cared for creation ... in this moment we don’t have such a great relationship with the creator.” The official copy of the encyclical doesn’t come out … [Read more...] about Why the Pope Is Blaming Climate Change on Humans

By Nick Beake Published 3 May Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Billions of dollars of Chinese money are boosting some European economies - but some of the deals being struck have a catch. Critics say they are "debt traps", where China gets to choose what happens if loans aren't repaid. China insists it is a reliable investment partner - but it is also facing allegations of worker exploitation and environmental damage. It is one of those CCTV moments where a disaster is about to happen. A dock worker at the vast Greek port of Piraeus, near Athens, can be seen strolling along the quayside next to a huge stack of shipping containers. Suddenly, he looks up to see one of them plummeting towards him, with another close behind. The docker sprints away and narrowly escapes being crushed by the two huge boxes - which instead smack down hard on an empty lorry. Last year, … [Read more...] about Why Europe will have to face the true cost of being in debt to China

Michael Mosley discusses health benefits of drinking water Sign up for FREE health tips to live a long and happy life SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info In his BBC Radio 4 podcast, Dr Michael Mosley shared how many houseplants to get to improve your health and wellbeing. The Just One Thing host explained their health benefits and the science behind indoor potted greenery. Related articles Claudia Winkleman asked 'am I going to die?' before surgery Huge Alzheimer's breakthrough as vaccine REVERSES memory loss READ MORE Pfizer booster shot: The ‘unexpected’ side effect after third dose “I’m in my office at home, it's always been a rather bland functional room. But for my just … [Read more...] about Dr Michael Mosley: How many houseplants to have in a room for maximum health benefits