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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Doctors shocked at extreme new aesthetics craze that sends cancer risk soaring
Experts have sounded the alarm over a dangerous new cosmetic trend that involves altering the skin and hair using a freezing cold iron. The bizarre craze, which permanently marks the body and hair colour using liquid nitrogen, can raise the risk of skin cancer, according to British experts. This is because the extreme cold kills cells in the skin that are vital for protecting against the deadliest form of the disease, melanoma. Other risks include infection, frostbite and the loss of fingers or limbs, warned Professor Adam Taylor, an expert in anatomy from Lancaster University. 'It can take as little as 20 seconds for liquid nitrogen to cause second, third and even fourth degree burns,' he wrote for The Conversation. This technique, which is also thought to turn the hair white due to the effect of freezing temperatures on pigmentation, was initially invented by farmers to mark animals for identification. However, horses and cattle have skin between two to four times thicker than humans making them less vulnerable to damage, according to Prof Taylor. 'There are strict safety protocols for branding animals. There are zero for humans. And in the UK, it's illegal to brand people—whether with heat or cold,' he added. Worryingly, comments shared on Reddit reveal that some are attracted to the technique in order to change their hair colour. 'Will freeze branding turn my hair white?' wrote one user. 'This is a technique used on farm mammals such as horses, cows, and goats. On pigmented areas the hair grows back white. 'I have found no research or examples of freeze branding on human scalp though I believe that it would have the same effect. 'Does anyone have more insight on this?' Prof Taylor explained exactly how so-called 'freeze branding' could increase the risk of cancer. The extreme cold causes ice crystals to form inside skin cells and as the water inside the cells freezes, it expands and breaks the cells' walls. This kills the melanocyte cells, stopping them from producing melanin that gives your skin hair and colour. These melanocyte cells play an integral role in protecting the body against skin cancer. When you are exposed to sunlight or UV rays, the cells produce more melanin to protect your skin. This helps form a protective shield around your DNA to help prevent damage from harmful rays. In the UK, there are around 2,300 melanoma skin cancer deaths and 17,500 new cases recorded every year. There could be other serious implications from losing melanocytes as we don't know all the long-term risks, the expert said. He also flagged the risk of dehydration, which happens because your body loses fluid while trying to heal from trauma. Skin branding is regularly featured in the hit Paramount western show, Yellowstone, which centres around a family-owned cattle ranch in Montana, and follows the dramas that ensue. In the show, characters can be seen being 'branded' by the ranch with a permanent burn—achieved by pressing a red-hot iron pressed into their flesh. This is a mark of their loyalty to the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Body modification is an increasingly popular trend in the UK and US. The cosmetic craze involves changing the appearence of the face and body using extreme techniques such as multiple piercings and tattoos.
Washington Post
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Adam Taylor Named State Department Reporter
We are thrilled to announce that Adam Taylor will be joining the National Security team to take on the role of State Department reporter. This is a position that demands a high metabolism, the fluidity and authority to report on the conduct of U.S. foreign policy in every corner of the world, and a bunch of free passport pages — all of which Adam has in spades after a long and successful run on the International desk. Adam first joined The Post in 2014 to helm the WorldViews blog and later served as co-author of the newsletter of the same name. In the intervening years, he's reported from across the world, with multiple trips to East Asia, the Middle East and Ukraine. While developing sourcing in Washington and foreign capitals, he's showcased a breadth of reporting on foreign policy issues — from Russian military tactics to U.S. economic sanctions to the diplomatic alliances frayed by the Israel-Gaza war — and even moonlighted on the National desk to cover protests in Portland and hurricanes in Florida. Before joining The Post, Adam worked as an editor and reporter for Business Insider in New York City and other outlets. Originally from southwest London, he moved to the United States in 2008 to study at Columbia School of Journalism. He conducted undergraduate studies in economics and international relations at the University of Manchester and has visited Russia, Japan and South Korea during academic and professional exchanges. He started in his new role — teaming up with John Hudson — on April 14. Please join us in wishing him well in his new role.
BBC News
01-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Firm linked to Crooked House goes into liquidation
A firm linked to the ex-owner of the Crooked House pub, which was gutted by fire before being demolished illegally, has gone into liquidation with debts of £ Environmental Ltd (HEL), which owns the 15-hectare Oak Farm Quarry and Landfill site adjacent to the pub, which was reduced to a pile of bricks nearly two years ago, has been wound up voluntarily, Companies House October, the Environment Agency (EA) obtained an injunction against the firm over a risk of pollution and to human health on the land, near Adam Taylor was a director of HEL and a previous director of the firm that bought the pub from Marstons in July 2023. The Crooked House - whose demolition sparked widespread anger and a campaign to get it rebuilt - was bought by ATE Farms Limited, based in Bedworth, Taylor's wife Carly was also a director, before she stepped down from the firm last December. Information at Companies House stated that members of HEL met and agreed to it being wound up on 13 March, when a liquidator was also a notice of statement of affairs, the company's estimated total deficiency was listed at £1.2m. Potential criminal proceedings An investigation by the BBC's File on 4 in 2023 revealed the company was taken to court over a failure to comply with orders from the EA.A notice was issued to HEL in 2021, when Mr Taylor was described by Companies House as a person with "significant control" of the company. He is no longer a director. The Crooked House was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in August people arrested last year were released from bail last July, but remain under investigation, Staffordshire Police has Staffordshire Council has served an enforcement order on the owners ordering them to rebuild the pub within three years.A planning enforcement public inquiry, requested by the pub's owners, has been postponed until after any potential criminal proceedings are concluded. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Music is too often neglected by policymakers'
Music lessons can be the poor cousin of the curriculum, with a rich provision at some schools and a patchy offering at others. County council music hubs attempt to bridge that gap and ensure all children have access to a cultural education. Six months on from the merger of the Norfolk and Suffolk hubs, BBC Politics East looked at its impact - and whether it will have its £2.6m government funding renewed by Labour. Adam Taylor is on the executive board of new two-county hub, holding it to account and overseeing spending. Since September, the hub has been involved in some 250 events, including workshops at schools in deprived areas, a special educational needs and disabilities (Send) festival and organising for children to sing at the Royal Albert Hall. It also loans instruments to schools. "For some young people they will excel at Stem [science, technology, engineering and maths] subjects and being able to work in a chemistry lab is the thing that inspires them, for other young people it will be about playing an instrument, dancing on our stages or singing in our choirs," said Mr Taylor. "It's about breadth of opportunity." Young promoters urge support for small arts venues ' I got time off school to see the Stones in 1964' Ed Sheeran surprises singers at new choir school Further funding is not guaranteed when the grant expires in September, with the Department for Education currently undertaking a review of the curriculum. "Our schooling system is under incredible pressure - not everything can be a top priority, especially where there are finite resources and finite capacity," added Mr Taylor. "It's a real challenge, [but] this additional investment helps make a substantial difference in schools." One of the schools supported by the hub is St Nicholas Priory Primary in Great Yarmouth in Norfolk. Head teacher Maria Grimmer said they offered broad and rich experiences to pupils, with music enticing children who "don't find their place in other avenues". With support from the hub, children have been offered tuition on the trumpet and had the chance to sing at the Royal Norfolk Show, among other things. "What the hub contributes to us is enormous, in terms of opportunity," she added. "It encourages aspirational opportunities in a way that we couldn't provide," she said. "I've seen children really grow in confidence. "They become more creative, enthused, more connected and definitely there is a well-being element." Sixteen-year-old Thomas, from Norwich, has had music lessons with the hub for eight years and has performed at live venues with its support. "I just really love music; it's my passion; it helps me see everything in a completely different way; it helps me really understand myself and others when I perform with other people," he said. "Everybody likes music in one way or another. It's quite a universal thing and that's its beauty. "There is more work to be done to ensure music can have as broad a reach as it should. "Too often it is neglected; music and arts are often the most underfunded departments in school. "It is limiting the access people can have to music. If policymakers were to understand how powerful it could be, it would change everything for the better." A Department for Education spokesperson said it would continue to support music hubs, but would not be drawn on whether funding would continue from September. "Subjects like music, art and drama build confidence and important skills like communication, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork," they added. "The government has launched an independent review of curriculum and assessment, so every child can access a cutting edge curriculum that is rich and broad, inclusive and innovative, so children and young people will not miss out on subjects such as music and art." Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk. Artists call for greater focus on black British music in schools Children receive playground classical music lesson Lloyd Webber calls for more funds for school music Norfolk & Suffolk Music Hub Department for Education
BBC News
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Will Norfolk and Suffolk Music Hub funding in schools be renewed?
Music lessons can be the poor cousin of the curriculum, with a rich provision at some schools and a patchy offering at others. County council music hubs attempt to bridge that gap and ensure all children have access to a cultural education. Six months on from the merger of the Norfolk and Suffolk hubs, BBC Politics East looked at its impact - and whether it will have its £2.6m government funding renewed by Labour. 'It makes a substantial difference' Adam Taylor is on the executive board of new two-county hub, holding it to account and overseeing September, the hub has been involved in some 250 events, including workshops at schools in deprived areas, a special educational needs and disabilities (Send) festival and organising for children to sing at the Royal Albert also loans instruments to schools."For some young people they will excel at Stem [science, technology, engineering and maths] subjects and being able to work in a chemistry lab is the thing that inspires them, for other young people it will be about playing an instrument, dancing on our stages or singing in our choirs," said Mr Taylor."It's about breadth of opportunity." Further funding is not guaranteed when the grant expires in September, with the Department for Education currently undertaking a review of the curriculum."Our schooling system is under incredible pressure - not everything can be a top priority, especially where there are finite resources and finite capacity," added Mr Taylor."It's a real challenge, [but] this additional investment helps make a substantial difference in schools." 'The opportunities are amazing' One of the schools supported by the hub is St Nicholas Priory Primary in Great Yarmouth in teacher Maria Grimmer said they offered broad and rich experiences to pupils, with music enticing children who "don't find their place in other avenues".With support from the hub, children have been offered tuition on the trumpet and had the chance to sing at the Royal Norfolk Show, among other things."What the hub contributes to us is enormous, in terms of opportunity," she added."It encourages aspirational opportunities in a way that we couldn't provide," she said."I've seen children really grow in confidence. "They become more creative, enthused, more connected and definitely there is a well-being element." 'More work needs to be done' Sixteen-year-old Thomas, from Norwich, has had music lessons with the hub for eight years and has performed at live venues with its support."I just really love music; it's my passion; it helps me see everything in a completely different way; it helps me really understand myself and others when I perform with other people," he said. "Everybody likes music in one way or another. It's quite a universal thing and that's its beauty."There is more work to be done to ensure music can have as broad a reach as it should. "Too often it is neglected; music and arts are often the most underfunded departments in school. "It is limiting the access people can have to music. If policymakers were to understand how powerful it could be, it would change everything for the better." A Department for Education spokesperson said it would continue to support music hubs, but would not be drawn on whether funding would continue from September."Subjects like music, art and drama build confidence and important skills like communication, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork," they added."The government has launched an independent review of curriculum and assessment, so every child can access a cutting edge curriculum that is rich and broad, inclusive and innovative, so children and young people will not miss out on subjects such as music and art." Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
