11 h. ago Alzheimer's Society research reveals 1 in 3 people don't know their neighbours

It means lonely elderly people may be going unnoticed, with social isolation increasing their risk of dementia up to 60 per cent.

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59 h. ago Energy drinks warning as 'hidden' caffeine could increase stroke risk

NHS medics issued an alert in the British Medical Journal after a fit man in his 50s who drank eight cans a day, unaware of the hidden dangers, suffered a life-changing stroke

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3 d. ago The alarming effects PFAS in drinking water can have on babies, according to a new study

There is still much to learn about the risks from PFAS and how to avoid harm

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3 d. ago Drinking water contaminated with Pfas probably increases risk of infant mortality, study finds

Study of 11,000 births in New Hampshire shows residents’ reproductive outcomes near contaminated sitesDrinking water contaminated with Pfas chemicals probably increases the risk of infant mortality and other harm to newborns, a new peer-reviewed study of 11,000 births in New Hampshire finds.The first-of-its-kind University of Arizona research found drinking well water down gradient from a Pfas-contaminated site was tied to an increase in infant mortality of 191%, pre-term birth of 20%, and low-weight birth of 43%. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Spa town's residents up in arms after thousands left without drinking water for more than a week

Under-pressure South East Water (SEW) bosses turned the supply back on to 24,000 homes after Keir Starmer hit out at the 'shocking' extended interruption, which started last Saturday.

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6 d. ago ‘Systemic failure’: Fury as tap water in Tunbridge Wells runs dry after treatment issue

Residents in London commuter town have been warned not to use the water to drink, cook, brush teeth or bathe children

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7 d. ago Chris Whitty outlines how to avoid illness this Christmas in ‘crucial fortnight’

England's Chief Medial Officer Sir Chris Whitty issues advice to over-65s about how to avoid infections, which he says can increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke and even dementia

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7 d. ago ‘Boil tap water’ alert for over 24,000 Brits after ‘bad chemical batch’ – what you need to know

MORE than 24,000 Brits have been hit with a "boil water notice" after their tap water supply has been deemed unsafe to drink. South East Water (SEW) issued the notice following issues with one of its treatment works in Pembury. People living in Tunbridge Wells have been told not to drink the water from their...

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9 d. ago Mum 'forced starving son to drink seven litres of water a day'

Stephanie Linke, 36, and Michael Gruchacz, 35, are facing charges of two counts of aggravated child abuse relating to her 14-year-old son, dating back some four months

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9 d. ago Smelling bacon when pregnant increases obesity risk in children

Scientists say smelling fatty foods such as bacon when pregnant can have a knock-on effect on the unborn child's life

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1 week ago Obesity speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s disease, study reveals

Obesity is associated with an increase in dementia risk and researchers can now see that it speeds up the development of Alzheimer’s in particular

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1 week ago UK and Europe’s hidden landfills at risk of leaking toxic waste into water supplies

Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release chemicals from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping groundsThousands of landfills across the UK and Europe sit in floodplains, posing a potential threat to drinking water and conservation areas if toxic waste is released into rivers, soils and ecosystems, it can be revealed.The findings are the result of the first continent-wide mapping of landfills, conducted by the Guardian, Watershed Investigations and Investigate Europe.Disclaimer: This dataset may contain duplicate records. Duplicates can arise from multiple data sources, repeated entries, or variations in data collection processes. While efforts have been made to identify and reduce duplication, some records may remain. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Having a 'beer belly' increases risk for deadly diseases more than overall body weight, study suggests

A high waist-to-hip ratio is a stronger predictor than overall obesity, and German radiologists have linked it to structural changes to the heart.

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1 week ago Smelling bacon in the WOMB could be cause of adulthood obesity, scientists suggest

German researchers have suggested that the smell of such fatty foods increases the risk of babies developing the condition later in life.

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1 week ago How big is YOUR home's flood risk? Find out using our interactive map

Figures from Aviva indicate that the number of properties at risk could increase by 25% by 2050 - is yours likely to be one of them?

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1 week ago I make my porridge creamier by swapping water for one ingredient — it's silky smooth

This is my foolproof method for making the creamiest, silkiest porridge every morning - and it's all about using one ingredient instead of water for the perfect texture.

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1 week ago The common sleep problem that could increase your risk of Parkinson’s disease

A new study has found that people with sleep apnoea could be nearly twice as likely to develop Parkinson’s disease

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2 w. ago Alternative sweetener used in thousands of every day products is linked to liver disease, finds study

A common sweetener used in sugar-free products could increase the risk of developing deadly liver disease, concerning research has suggested.

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2 w. ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Poison Water: Deadly tapwater scandal that left children drinking sulphuric acid

ROLAND WHITE: Michael Gove was ridiculed during the Brexit campaign when he said that people 'have had enough of experts'. After watching Poison Water, you might well think that he was right.

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2 w. ago ROLAND WHITE reviews Poison Water: Deadly tapwater scandal that left children drinking sulphuric acid

ROLAND WHITE: Michael Gove was ridiculed during the Brexit campaign when he said that people 'have had enough of experts'. After watching Poison Water, you might well think that he was right.

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