6 h. ago Hundreds with rare conditions to benefit from new blood matching test

The move will allow donor blood to be matched to these patients more closely, to reduce the risk of severe reactions

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8 h. ago A hearing aid before the age of 70 can dramatically reduce risk of dementia, new research finds

Dementia affects more than 6 million Americans and leads to more than 100,000 deaths each year

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6 d. ago Abortion drug could help reduce risk of breast cancer, group of medics says

Stigma around mifepristone is stopping studies, experts in reproductive health claim in Lancet opinion pieceA drug used in medical abortions could help prevent women at high risk of breast cancer from developing the disease, according to an international group of doctors and scientists.However, “stigma” around mifepristone is stopping pharmaceutical companies from investigating its potential as a new treatment doctors could offer to reduce the risk of breast cancer, they say. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ADHD medication reduces risk of suicide and criminal behaviour, study finds

About 2.6 million people in the UK live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , but in the just over half are prescribed medication for it

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8 d. ago Police told to release ethnicity of suspects in high profile cases after string of secrecy rows

Forces will disclose the ethnicity and nationality of a suspect when it could reduce the risk of disorder, there are high levels of false information about an incident or there is significant public interest.

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8 d. ago Why being a vegetarian can cut your risk of cancer by up to 25%

A mass study in the US has found that vegetarian and vegan diets can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers

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1 week ago Labour is flooding Britain's streets with a tidal wave of dangerous criminals: PHILIP FLOWER

Under Labour's shambolic scheme to reduce overcrowding in prisons he might well be deemed a 'low risk' and released after serving just 40 per cent of his time.

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1 week ago The easy food swaps you should make today to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

People who eat French fries three times a week face a 20 per cent greater risk of developing diabetes

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2 w. ago Adding this popular fitness supplement to your diet could be the cure for constipation... but experts warn it could backfire

Adding more of this common compound touted by fitness fanatics to your diet could help cure chronic constipation and reduce the risk of deadly bowel cancer.

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2 w. ago How old is too old to pick up running? Here’s what the science says

While all exercise comes with the risk of injury, there are three things runners can do to reduce the likelihood of getting hurt

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2 w. ago How the elderly can reduce the risk of falls at home and outside

A few practical changes and greater awareness can go a long way to making indoor and outdoor spaces safer

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