19 h. ago Asda issues urgent 'do not eat' warning after popular item recalled

Asda has urgently pulled the item and asked customers to return it after a major error was made in its packaging - posing a potentially severe health risk to those with allergies

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19 h. ago Asda issues urgent product recall for popular food that may cause 'health risk' for customers

It comes after the company (pictured, file photo) realised the product might contain milk and sulphites - which were not declared on the packaging.

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20 h. ago Asda customers get urgent 'do not eat' warning as supermarket recalls popular item

Asda has urgently pulled the item and asked customers to return it after a major error was made in its packaging - posing a potentially severe health risk to those with allergies

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21 h. ago ‘High risk’ Easter treats as first aid expert warns four eggs young children should avoid

The treats have become a staple of family Easter celebrations

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42 h. ago Images of two men released following serious assault on busy Edinburgh street

Police Scotland have released the pictures of two men, who they believe could hold information which might assist in relation a serious assault in Edinburgh.

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58 h. ago Police issue urgent warning after man 'who poses risk to public' absconds from mental health unit before being seen travelling through Central London

Vasile Coceban, 36, was reported missing by staff at the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in Acton Lane, Brent on Wednesday at 10.32am.

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60 h. ago 'My disease puts my life at risk but I don't receive the healthcare I deserve'

Following a breakthrough 'cure' for sickle cell disease being approved on the NHS, the Mirror sat down with four British people living with the condition to hear their personal stories, with powerful first-hand accounts shedding light on the realities of living with the life-threatening disease

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63 h. ago Kicking up a stink: row over sewage pollution blighting Cape Town’s beaches

Campaigners say authorities should be doing more to clean up waters around city of nearly 5 million peopleOn a clear summer’s day in Cape Town, the Milnerton Lagoon was serene, reflecting the bright blue sky and Table Mountain. But there was an unmistakable stench, and up close, the water was murky.A few hundred metres away, adults and children played in the water as it flowed into Table Bay. On the boardwalk, a sign read: “Polluted water: for health reasons, swimming and recreational activities are at your own risk.” Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Researchers discover key factor that makes women 80% more likely to die from breast cancer

Women with a syndrome related to lifestyle factors are 80 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer, a shocking new study has revealed.

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3 d. ago CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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3 d. ago Doctor issues major warning to holidaymakers wearing leggings and skinny jeans on flights amid serious health risk

Thanks to their comfort and stretch, leggings are one of the most common items of clothing worn on flights. But doctors have now warned you may want to reconsider your outfit choices.

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3 d. ago Warning to asthma sufferers: Using inhalers at certain times of day could increase risk of attack

Patients could see their lives transformed with a new treatment plan that changes when they take their medication, experts have revealed.

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3 d. ago Detail in the way you walk could put you at risk of sudden cardiac death

British scientists, who tracked more than 420,000 adults, found it was most beneficial for women under 60 who were a healthy weight and those with pre-existing conditions.

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4 d. ago Cut dementia risk...by using a smartphone: Researchers say using digital technology could protect against cognitive decline

Researchers found digital technology use was linked with a 58 per cent lower risk of cognitive impairment, which encompasses problem-solving or memory issues.

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4 d. ago ‘Many cancers could occur’ if CT scan practices don’t change, doctors warn

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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4 d. ago Experts warn virus that almost all of us have caught may dramatically raise risk of young dementia

A virus that has infected about two thirds of Britons, and millions more worldwide, could increase the risk of developing the memory robbing disorder dementia earlier, scientists warn.

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4 d. ago Moment drunken thug sucker punches stranger to the floor after trying to chat up his girlfriend in Wetherspoons

Danny Williams, 59, unleashed the cowardly assault on Philip Hackett in a street in Dover last August, after Mr Hackett's partner snubbed his advances in The Eight Bells.

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4 d. ago Dietitian issues warning over new M&S vegan staple: 'It could put people at risk'

A leading dietitian has warned that a desire to make products sold on British supermarket shelves less processed could lead to some people being at risk of potentially serious health hazards.

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5 d. ago Why having untreated high blood pressure could be a RISK FACTOR FOR dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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5 d. ago Why having 'normal' blood pressure could be a sign of dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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