EXCLUSIVE The invisible killers lurking in YOUR home: A shocking new experiment lays bare exactly how everyday items like deodorant, air fryers and even pets are damaging our health

We all know the dangers of leading a sedentary lifestyle, smoking tobacco and sunbathing without sunscreen.
But many of us may not realise that one of the biggest health threats comes from an invisible killer – the polluted air that we breathe.

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Calne residents living near a landfill site report feeling unwell

BBC News

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BBC News

Calne residents living near a landfill site report feeling unwell

People living near a landfill site say they are suffering from nosebleeds, headaches and other illnesses.A bad smell in Calne, Wiltshire, has been reported for months, with an Environment Agency (EA) investigation finding that a local waste site is at least partially agency said it has been working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) too, which has said the risk to human health is owners of the site, Hills Waste Solutions, were served with an enforcement notice and are doing work to get the smell under control. At a recent public meeting on the issue, one resident said: "At times I've woken up with my entire bedroom filled with the gas. "I then wake up with nosebleeds, headaches, my cats have been physically sick, as have I."Another local, councillor Eugene Gooch, described the smell as many others have over the last few months as "eggy", "rotting" and like "sewage" at times too."First of all you feel sick and there is an irritation in the back of your nose and your throat and your chest can feel irritated," she told the BBC. The UKHSA explained that strong smells can still cause some reactions such as watery eyes, irritated throat, coughing or wheezing, nausea and headaches, even when the substances were below levels harmful to UKHSA and EA are continuing to monitor the Lower Compton landfill site. But locals are still concerned and councillor Sam Pearce-Kearney is planning a second public meeting."We're planning to hold another question and answer session and bring the UKHSA. They [the residents] deserve answers," he said. The EA said there are other potential sources of the smell, but it identified some problems with the landfill site Waste Solutions is currently completing the work - which needs to be finished by the end of EA expects the smell to reduce after Waste Solutions apologised at the recent public meeting but said it did not have any more comments to make about the issue at this time.

Dietitian: The brutally honest fat loss advice I'd give you if I WASN'T worried about hurting your feelings

Daily Mail

5 hours ago

Daily Mail

Dietitian: The brutally honest fat loss advice I'd give you if I WASN'T worried about hurting your feelings

An Australian dietitian has delivered a no-nonsense message about why so many people struggle to lose weight. Leanne Ward, a Brisbane-based dietitian and nutritionist, is known for her straight-talking posts on Instagram. But it was a recent one titled 'Warning: this may hurt... but you need to hear it' that cut straight to the heart of the issue. In it, Ward listed the hard truths she often sees behind her clients' struggles, challenging some of the most common explanations people give for not losing fat. 'It's not your metabolism - you're just not consistent,' she wrote. 'A calorie deficit does work - you're just not in one. It's not your hormones - it's the snacking, poor sleep and no structure.' She continued with more wake-up calls: 'You don't need a gut cleanse - you need more fibre, plants and less ultra-processed food,' and 'You're not addicted to sugar - you're under-fuelled, over-stressed and emotionally exhausted.' While the message may sound blunt, Ward isn't dismissing the genuine struggles many people face. In fact, she acknowledged that medical conditions and complex factors do play a role in some cases - but argued that, in her experience, they account for 'the few, not the many'. Her words have sparked a huge response online, with thousands sharing and commenting in agreement. So what does this actually mean for everyday Australians trying to improve their health? The overarching message is simple: consistency matters more than perfection. Many people assume their efforts 'aren't working' after a week or two of healthy eating or exercise, but real change requires months of sustained habits. Tracking food honestly, setting regular meal times, and reducing mindless snacking are all small, tangible ways to get back on track. Ward's reminder about sleep and stress is also crucial. Lack of sleep and high stress levels can throw off hunger signals, fuel emotional eating, and make people crave sugary, high-calorie foods. Creating simple routines around bedtime, incorporating movement into the day, and asking for help when overwhelmed can all make a difference, not just for fat loss, but for overall wellbeing. She also touched on a growing trend: intuitive eating. While it works well for some, Ward warned that if someone is used to overeating, their internal hunger and fullness cues may be unreliable. In those cases, eating 'intuitively' might not be effective until habits and signals are reset. Finally, Ward's post ended with a reality check: 'You say you've tried everything - but you haven't been consistent with anything.' It's a statement that resonated with thousands, and one that many say helped them reflect on their own patterns. In a time when social media is flooded with quick fixes, detoxes, and conflicting advice, Ward's post serves as a much-needed reminder that health doesn't need to be complicated - but it does require honesty, structure, and patience. Her advice may not be sugar-coated, but for many, it might be exactly what they need to hear.

Daily Mail

6 hours ago

Daily Mail