20 h. ago Almost all Brits are missing out on key nutrient linked to bowel cancer explosion in under 50s, shock report finds

Data released by the Government's Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) show a staggering 96 per cent of adults don't meet this requirement.

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54 h. ago Women with genetic cancer risk being ‘missed’ due to testing gaps – study

Some cancer patients have Lynch syndrome, which needs to be confirmed by genetic testing.

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61 h. ago More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed,’ experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

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67 h. ago Viral TikTok skincare routines can actually be harmful to teens, new study finds

Study found that skincare products contain ingredients that increase the risk of developing allergic contact dermatitis

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6 d. ago Weight loss drugs linked to higher risk of eye damage in diabetic patients

Study finds medicines such as Ozempic associated with greater risk of developing age-related macular degenerationWeight loss drugs could at least double the risk of diabetic patients developing age-related macular degeneration, a large-scale study has found.Originally developed for diabetes patients, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medicines have transformed how obesity is treated and there is growing evidence of wider health benefits. They help reduce blood sugar levels, slow digestion and reduce appetite. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Ozempic raises risk of 'silent cancer' that is surging in young people, study finds

The findings come as part of the world's largest study of weight-loss drug users, which looked at 86,000 obese or overweight patients tracked for up to ten years.

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9 d. ago Thousands of river species at risk as dams block critical migration routes, study finds

Dams are fragmenting habitats and cutting off access to vital breeding and feeding grounds

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9 d. ago Major study finds 90p supplement could slash risk of sudden heart death: 'Reverses' signs of deadly disease

Experts from the University of Leeds, who led the trial, said taking the supplement for four months was found to vastly improve heart health and hope it can one day be prescribed to protect patients.

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9 d. ago Just 16 sips of common drink per day protects from DEMENTIA... and the beverages that raise risk

Scientists have pinpointed a benefit of a morning cup of coffee beyond an energy boost. Drinking at least one cup in the morning - a mere 16 sips - has been shown to help women age more healthily.

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9 d. ago One in three Australian men say they have committed intimate partner violence, world

Longitudinal study finds affectionate father-son relationships linked to lower risk of men later committing emotional or physical abuseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne in three Australian men has reported committing domestic violence, world-first research has found – and the same research has identified new ways to tackle it.The Australian Institute of Family Studies found fostering affectionate relationships between sons and fathers (or father figures) was associated with reducing the risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) by as much as 48%.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailHave you ever behaved in a manner that has made a partner feel frightened or anxious? (emotional-type abuse)Have you ever hit, slapped, kicked or otherwise physically hurt a partner when you were angry? (physical violence) Continue reading...

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9 d. ago More than a million Muslims in Germany with a 'migrant background' are at risk of being radicalised, study finds

University of Münster's Research Centre for Islamic Theology last week shared the results of a survey it conducted to gauge socio-political views of Muslims 'with a migration background'

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1 week ago Physical hobby loved by millions shockingly linked to colon cancer in young people for first time

It's an activity loved by the health-conscious, but a new study shows it can raise the risk of colon cancer in young people.

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1 week ago Cancer study finds exercise 'better than a drug' at boosting survival chances

Exercise can be “better than a drug” at slashing the risk of cancer returning after treatment - the bombshell study findings were announced at the world’s largest cancer conference this weekend

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1 week ago Exercise slashes risk of death in patients with colon cancer – study

Approximately 31,800 people are diagnosed with the disease in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research UK estimates.

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1 week ago Serious and often overlooked risk of birth control revealed in new study

Millions of women use combined hormonal contraceptives every day

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1 week ago AI test could help to cut the risk of dying from prostate cancer by half, study suggests

From examining images of tumours it was able to identify patients who could benefit from a 'game-changer' drug by picking out features invisible to the human eye.

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1 week ago Huge heart attack risk linked to dirty habit that MILLIONS of Americans are doing daily

A dirty habit practiced by 18million Americans may reduce blood vessel function and raise the risk of suffering a heart attack, a study from the University of California San Francisco suggests.

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2 w. ago Breakfast 'health' staple linked to soaring rates of diabetes

This common breakfast food may be increasing your risk of developing diabetes, a study suggests.

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2 w. ago Doctors discover vital new clue in search for cause of mystery bowel cancer explosion in under 50s

Being overweight as a child, teenager, and young adult has been found to increase your chances of developing bowel cancer as an adult, new research suggests.

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2 w. ago Being overweight as a child and young adult linked to bowel cancer risk – study

A higher birth weight was also associated with a increased chance of developing the disease, according to a study.

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