13 h. ago The VERY surprising kitchen chore that raises risk of dementia

Scientists warned that a common kitchen task could be fueling America's dementia epidemic. More than seven million Americans are suffering from a decline in cognitive abilities.

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14 h. ago Keir Starmer's child poverty strategy delayed in major setback

Charities raise alarm that thousands more children risk being pushed into poverty as a result of the decision to delay the child poverty strategy until the autumn

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18 h. ago Do you thrive on three hours sleep? You might have 'short sleeper syndrome', scientists say

We're all regularly told of the benefits of getting at least seven hours of sleep a night. But a new study has revealed that a small group of people can thrive on as little as three hours of slumber.

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21 h. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A new study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

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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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7 d. ago Experts pinpoint number of hours of sleep that could raise risk of dementia

We have all been warned about the dangers of not getting enough sleep, but getting too much sleep can also put our brain health at risk, new research shows.

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7 d. ago These natural melatonin supplements are giving shoppers 'eight hours of undisturbed sleep'

With more people than ever struggling to get decent sleep, supplements designed to improve the quality of your sleep are becoming increasingly popular - and we've found one that's only getting five star reviews from customers

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7 d. ago Natural melatonin supplements that give shoppers ‘eight hours of undisturbed sleep’

If you struggle with dropping off to sleep – especially in hot weather – you might want to try these natural supplements, which shoppers are calling 'the best sleeping product'

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8 d. ago Man Utd concern raised as they risk repeating mistake with striker transfer target

Manchester United are the favourites to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich this summer but one pundit has warned against the move because he believes Ruben Amorim needs to bring in experienced campaigners

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8 d. ago Experts pinpoint number of daily steps that can prevent 13 types of cancer

Striding 10,000 steps a day has long been lauded as one of the best ways to keep us in peak health. But you don't need this many to lower your chances of developing up to 13 types of cancer.

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1 week ago 'Silent' condition suffered by millions that raises risk of early colon cancer

A hidden condition suffered by one in four Americans may raise the risk of fast-rising colon cancer in young people by up to 24 percent, a first-of-its-kind study from South Korea suggests.

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1 week ago Just three nights without a full 8 hours of sleep can harm your heart

Nights without sleep result in inflammatory proteins linked to disease, say researchers

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1 week ago Kim Kardashian pleaded for her life during Paris robbery, her stylist tells court

Simone Harouche says she was woken by the star’s screams and feared she was being raped and they would both be killedThe night armed robbers tied up Kim Kardashian and forced her to hand over jewels worth millions of dollars left her traumatised and changed her life for ever, her best friend and fashion stylist told a Paris court.Speaking for the first time since the 2016 attack in Paris, Simone Harouche said she thought the American TV star was being raped and that they would both die when she was woken from her sleep in the early hours by the sound of Kardashian’s terrified screams. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The shocking truth about how CT scans can CAUSE cancer... and why every doctor needs to be wary: PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY

No one wants to be sued, but I think fear of legal action over missing a diagnosis means that a lot of doctors send patients for all kinds of tests which may actually be harmful.

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1 week ago Top doctor reveals five sneaky things people have no idea cause cancer

Dr Mikkael Sekeres, the Chief of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Florida, revealed the five everyday habits that may raise the risk of certain forms of cancer.

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1 week ago Just 'three nights' of bad sleep is enough to raise your risk of heart attacks

A study involving healthy young men found that a few nights of disturbed sleep could have serious consequences.

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1 week ago Eating too much butter 'raises risk of dying' but study finds tasty alternative

A new study has found that eating too much butter could be raising your risk of death

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2 w. ago Having children later could raise breast cancer risk by a third in some women, study finds

British experts behind the new said the findings had potentially big implications given how more women are choosing to have children later in life.

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2 w. ago Plastics in everyday objects may disrupt sleep in same way as caffeine, study finds

Findings show for first time how plastic chemicals throw off the body’s internal clock by up to 17 minutesChemicals in everyday plastics may disrupt the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythm in a way similar to coffee, which increases the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems, and cancer, new in vitro research shows.The study looked at chemicals extracted from a PVC medical feeding tube and a polyurethane hydration pouch, like those used by long distance runners. PVC and polyurethanes are also used in everything from kids toys to food packaging to furniture. Continue reading...

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