66 h. ago Common medication taken by millions could 'fight and kill cancer cells'

Widely used drugs could help the immune system ward off cancer by 'fighting tumours', new research suggests

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68 h. ago Millions taking one of UK's most common medications could be protected from cancer, study suggests

The commonly taken medication was found to significantly improved the ability of cells to fight cancer and suppressed tumor growth in several cancer types.

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68 h. ago Millions taking one of UK's most common medications could be saved from cancer, study suggests

The commonly taken medication was found to have significantly improved the ability of cells to fight cancer and suppress tumor growth in several cancer types.

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3 d. ago Common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Catching the virus that causes cold sores almost doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's - but treatment slashes the odds, a study suggests

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7 d. ago UK aid cuts will decimate the fight against malnutrition – leaving millions at risk across Africa

Support to developing countries to be slashed by nearly 90 per cent, Save the Children tell Nick Ferris, just as climate change is putting food systems under ever greater strain

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8 d. ago Man went into hospital with infection and 13 days later he was dead

Ben Boyle, 37, was taken to hospital to treat what medics believed was a common urine infection, but within days his condition deteriorated and the Everton fan died days later

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9 d. ago EPA weakens regulations aimed at curbing forever chemical pollution in drinking water

Environmental groups say weakening regulations that fight forever chemicals will harm the health of millions of Americans

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2 w. ago ‘Fight back’: journalist taking Trump administration to court calls for media to resist attacks

Patsy Widakuswara, lead plaintiff in lawsuit fighting order to dismantle Voice of America, says US government is becoming more aggressiveThe lead plaintiff in a lawsuit fighting Donald Trump’s order to dismantle Voice of America has said the media has to resist as the administration becomes increasingly aggressive against the press.“I never in a million years thought I would have to fight for freedom of the press in the United States of America. And yet here we are,” says Patsy Widakuswara, the White House bureau chief for the broadcasting network. “As journalism is under attack, it feels empowering to fight back. We need more people to resist and fight back.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pharmacist warns hayfever sufferers not to take everyday medication due to dementia risk

With so many different hacks to help battle hayfever, one pharmacist has advised against taking one common medication due to links to dementia risks fom every day use

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3 w. ago Common medications affected by heatwave as expert warns it 'can be dangerous'

Certain common medications may not mix well with the warm weather warns experts. Here's how to make sure you or elderly family members stay safe in the sunshine

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4 w. ago Common kitchen spice could interfere with arthritis and diabetes medications

You almost definitely have this spice in your cupboard, but scientists have found that it may be impacting the effectiveness of certain prescription medicines

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4 w. ago REAL reason so many are overweight. Lawyer Hannah was exhausted and struggled with her size for years. Then she was medicated for a common condition and lost 4st fast

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

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last month The underdiagnosed brain disorder more common than multiple sclerosis

Functional neurological disorder is one of the most common medical conditions seen in emergency care

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