2 h. ago GP warns of 'huge concern' with increased bite and sting risk 'without leaving the country'

Dr Nisa Aslam said 'small spider-like creatures' were of 'huge concern'

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25 h. ago Common sleeping habit 'change' could signal you have dementia

Experts have warned that the change may indicate something more serious

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50 h. ago I'm a dementia expert, this is how to tell the difference between 'normal' memory loss and Alzheimer's

With cases of dementia on the rise across the globe, it's not surprising that many of us are on red alert for signs that we've succumbed to the degenerative brain disease.

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4 d. ago I ignored my itchy legs and common sleep complaint. Then doctors found something horrifying on a scan. I'd left it far too late

Mike, then 27, thought what he was suffering was harmless. But the CT scan revealed a horrifying illness. He had left it far too late.

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4 d. ago Record humidity across the world in 2024 as experts warn of rising health risk

Scientists warn the rise in hot and humid days puts communities under increasing risk from heat stress.

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5 d. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours’ sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

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5 d. ago Manchester United legend Denis Law left staggering sum to his children in his will after death following battle with Alzheimer's

The 84-year-old Scottish international died in January, three and a half years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

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5 d. ago Cats with dementia could help develop Alzheimer's treatment says study

The brains of cats with dementia undergo similar changes to those in people with Alzheimer's, according to a new Scottish study

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5 d. ago ‘Social apnoea’: sleep disorder could worsen at weekends, research suggests

Lifestyle factors such as drinking and smoking could contribute to increased severity of obstructive sleep apnoeaLetting your hair down at the weekend might be a well-known recipe for a hangover, but researchers say it might also increase the severity of a common sleep disorder.Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) involves complete pauses in breathing or partial reductions in airflow that arise because muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing the airways to narrow or close. It is more common in groups such as older people and people who are overweight or obese. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Manchester United legend Denis Law left staggering sum to his family in his will after death following battle with Alzheimer's

The 84-year-old Scottish international died in January, three and a half years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Events

6 d. ago Cats develop dementia like humans – and may hold clues to treating it

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

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7 d. ago Scientists discover the household pet that develops dementia like a human

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s” by scientists who worked on it

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7 d. ago Weight loss jabs like Mounjaro and Wegovy could make you go BLIND, experts warn

A study found jabs were linked to a 'modestly increased risk' of diabetic retinopathy-a condition caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye.

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8 d. ago Ancient ritual of blowing into shell ‘could help with common sleep disorder’

Shankh blowing involves breathing in deeply before exhaling forcefully into a conch.

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1 week ago Sleep expert's warning over 'potentially serious' condition that often goes undiagnosed

It affects millions of people in the UK, and can increase the risk of serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes

Events

1 week ago Alzheimer's and dementia 'risk increases due to one common sleep issue'

Interrupted sleep can cause damage to the brain's blood vessels, a new study claims.

Events

1 week ago Hold the fries! How your favorite salty side can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes

The study found eating three servings of fries a week could increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20 percent

Events

1 week ago Why walking further and faster could cut your risk of heart attack and stroke

It’s estimated that just over a quarter adults in the UK, around 14.4 million people, have high blood pressure increasing their risk of heart problems and stroke

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1 week ago Just three servings of family favourite side dish a week could trigger deadly type 2 diabetes

Scientists who tracked the diets of more than 200,000 adults found a 20 per cent higher risk among those tucking into three weekly servings.

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2 w. ago The doctor will see you online now! A third of GP consultations are now carried out remotely

Patient groups described the 'slipping back into old ways' as 'very worrying' and warned serious diseases such as cancer are once again at increased risk of being missed.

Science