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Having a tumble dryer might be handy, but it's not great for your energy bills.According to Energy Saving Trust, a tumble dryer roughly uses 4.5kWh per cycle, which could equate to around £1.30 for each wash.Should you be washing frequently…

A Minnesota congressman with little national name recognition is shaking up the Democratic primary after President Joe Biden has had the field largely to himself since April. Dean Phillips, the third-term congressman who represents…

A little-known Costco hack that enables you to shop at the budget retailer without paying the membership fee has gone viral. The bulk-buying supermarket is almost synonymous with its $60 per year fee, but one savvy woman has now revealed…

The condition 'tokophobia' probably means nothing to you, but doctors warn there's a high chance you have it.A study suggests that six in 10 American women have the phobia - characterized by a fear of giving birth.People with tokophobia may…

Drugs taken to relieve hay fever symptoms could put your smile at risk, experts have warned.Antihistamines are an essential part of a hay fever sufferer's treatment kit during the spring and summer months.But, as the high pollen season…

Anna Brown, a mother of two from Australia, has become a master at stacking Flybuys points. Over the past few years, she has developed a method to maximise her spending and has finally perfected it. As a result of her savvy approach, Anna…

Memory is a tricky thing. No one quite knows how core memories form, or what the mind might remember, unbidden, years later. But we know that once the mind holds on to something – a flavour perhaps, the taste of a meal made with love – no…

It's a bacterial infection spread by ticks that strikes thousands of Brits every year.Now, an interactive map reveals where in England Lyme disease has infected the most people.The bacteria, which causes a circular rash around the bite, as…

Thousands of Brits are unknowingly getting infected every year with a little-known bug, health chiefs have warned. Yersinia enterocolitica — common in the 1980s and 1990s — can cause a week-long bout of diarrhoea. While most cases are mild,…

Australian pet owners are being warned to consult their veterinarian before choosing a new food for their furry friend.Many people may not be aware pet food is not currently regulated in Australia — a situation many industry insiders say…