8 h. ago Common drug used by millions linked to 20% higher obesity risk if taken before certain age

Exposure to the common drug before the age of two has been linked to a higher BMI in a new study

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12 h. ago My genitals have been changed forever by common drug taken by millions

This week, the FDA warned that a popular hair loss drug taken by millions could pose a 'serious risk' to someone's genitals. Now, many men have come forward to talk about their experience.

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18 h. ago Neurologist's stark warning over drug millions take increasing dementia risk

Neurologists have discovered that a common household drug, which has been previously linked to higher risk of stroke, broken bones and kidney disease, could increase dementia risk

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59 h. ago Millions on common heart drug have 60% lower risk of dying from lethal cancer, study suggests

Scientists in the UAE, who tracked over 1,000 patients with the disease, found those on the drug were almost two thirds less likely to die from their cancer.

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4 d. ago Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH

Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp

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8 d. ago Urgent warning issued as common blood pressure drug recalled due to labelling mistake

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has issued an urgent warning to thousands of patients taking a common high blood pressure drug

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8 d. ago Warning issued over common blood pressure drug after labelling error

The medicine carries a stronger dosage than it says, posing a risk to patients

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8 d. ago Urgent warning issued to patients taking common blood pressure drug amid labelling error

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has urged patients who have been prescribed the drug to check

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8 d. ago Patients on common blood pressure drug urged to check pack amid labelling error

More than 7,700 packs are affected by the recall, according to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

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9 d. ago Popular cooking ingredient used by millions linked to breast cancer, warns top doctor

Linoleic acid, which is found in some vegetable oils, has been linked to an aggressive cancer as a professor warned people to use it in moderation to avoid future issues

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9 d. ago Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease

A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests

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9 d. ago Millions who take cheap, common drug could be protected from deadly type of cancer

Cambridge found a drug that costs mere pennies per pill could help prevent a type of cancer that kills about four out of five patients within five years of their diagnosis.

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9 d. ago Top doctor warns cooking ingredient millions use is linked to aggressive breast cancer

Professor Justin Stebbing, who has led groundbreaking research into cancer treatments, described a recent study highlighting the cancer risk as 'significant'.

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1 week ago Habit millions pick up to relax linked to 72% higher risk of DEMENTIA

Frequently visiting the emergency room at your local hospital due to smoking weed may substantially increase your risk for developing dementia, a study suggests.

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1 week ago 'Overused' health test given to millions each year linked to startling explosion in cancers

A medical test used to detect cancer may actually be contributing to the disease, research suggests, accounting for five percent of new cancer diagnoses.

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2 w. ago Dr Mosley's NEW Fast 800 fat jab diet: Michael Mosley's doctor son has adapted his diet to turbo

This new generation of weight-loss jabs have been impressive for many reasons. They could be the answer to Britain's obesity problem, but they are not without risk and need to be used safely

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3 w. ago Common drug taken by millions could 'slash dementia risk' by lowering 'bad' cholesterol

Your cholesterol levels could affect your future brain health, not just your heart health

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3 w. ago Revealed: London university named among worst for student loan fraud in leaked report

The Student Loans Company has identified 543 fraudulent applications, amounting to £6.2 million, from students linked to University of West London

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