6 h. ago Urgent 'do not eat warning' slapped on popular health snack with allergy risk

THG Nutrition Limited, which manufactures the product, said the recall affected all batches of its 75g single cookies and box of 12 cookies which could pose a risk to allergy sufferers

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9 h. ago Doctor reveals 'often overlooked' body part that you MUST clean everyday, or risk serious health issue

While you might think you're already squeaky clean, a leading doctor has warned that forgetting to wash this easily forgotten spot could lead to major infections.

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11 h. ago How many steps to take each day to slash your risk of cancer

There’s one number to aim for to get the biggest benefit

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13 h. ago 'Fit and healthy' stepdad told he had constipation...two weeks later he was dead

A heartbroken woman has told of her shock at losing her healthy stepfather to cancer after his symptoms were initially brushed off as constipation.

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36 h. ago Warning over deadly suffocation risk of celeb health trend loved by Gwyneth Paltrow

It has been trending as the latest answer to sleepless nights, but experts warn it could pose serious health risks, depriving wearers of life-giving oxygen overnight.

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58 h. ago What is the West Nile Virus? Everything we know as virus detected in UK

Health experts maintain that the risk to the general public is currently very low

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61 h. ago West Nile Virus identified in UK mosquitoes for the first time

Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’.

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2 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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2 d. ago Contraceptive used by MILLIONS triples risk of strokes in young women

Millions of women who take the combined contraceptive pill are at an increased risk of suffering a sudden, unexplained stroke, concerning research suggested today.

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3 d. ago Bodybuilders face high risk of sudden cardiac death, especially those who compete professionally, study finds

Italian experts found that the risk was even greater for professional bodybuilders, such as 'Mr. Olympia' titleholders like Arnold Schwarzenegger, and warned that athletes should take note.

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3 d. ago Half a billion young people will be obese or overweight by 2030, report finds

Health of adolescents worldwide has reached a ‘tipping point’, authors of Lancet commission analysis warnAlmost half a billion adolescents worldwide will be living with obesity or overweight and 1 billion at risk of preventable ill health by 2030, according to an international report.While adolescent mortality has declined by more than a quarter over the past two decades, comprehensive analysis of global data calculated that in five years, at least half of the world’s 10- to 24-year-olds will be living in countries where preventable health problems such as HIV/Aids, early pregnancy, depression and poor nutrition pose a “daily threat to their health, wellbeing and life chance”. Young people’s health has reached a “tipping point”, the authors warned. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Do you really need to do Kegels? Physicians on five common pelvic floor myths

What you need to know about the essential yet misunderstood body part, including common issues and helpful exercisesThe pelvic floor is an essential but often overlooked and misunderstood part of the human body. Some people don’t even know they have one.“We’re never really taught about it,” says Dr Sara Reardon, a board-certified pelvic floor therapist and author of Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage. “We don’t really get any education about how these muscles work and what’s normal.” Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Doctor reveals four tips for Masturbation Month – from how often to best time of day

It's May and that means it's International Masturbation Month. So, let's take a look at how you can effectively do the self-deed with a little advice from a doctor

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3 d. ago How many steps do you take each day? It could reduce your risk of cancer

A growing body of research shows that getting more steps into your routine could be one of the simplest ways to lower your risk of cancer

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3 d. ago Urgent recall issued as popular snack is found to be contaminated with faeces

Last month, shock research suggested the diarrhoea-causing bug may be to blame for a disturbing rise in colon cancer cases in under 50s.

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3 d. ago How the strength of your grip could predict your risk of chronic disease

Predicting your risk of a range of health outcomes can be as simple as testing how tight your grip is

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4 d. ago You can reduce your risk for another heart attack with one simple step

Having a heart attack significantly increases the chances of having another one

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4 d. ago Exercises that can cut risk of prostate cancer as Joe Biden diagnosis announced

The former president has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of the cancer

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7 d. ago Just 3 spoonfuls of 'healthy' carb could raise risk of brain damage and CANCER

Eating just three spoonfuls of this health food every day could raise your risk of a multitude of conditions.

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7 d. ago Just 3 spoonfuls of gym diet staple could raise risk of brain damage and CANCER

Eating just three spoonfuls of this health food every day could raise your risk of a multitude of conditions.

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