36 h. ago Harry and Meghan warn of social media impact on young people’s mental health

The Duke of Sussex warned that the digital world has ‘fundamentally changed how we experience reality’.

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44 h. ago Doctor issues health warning over change that will affect everyone on October 26

Many doctors and academics have concerns over the impact on our health - but there is no sign of the law changing any time soon

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45 h. ago 3 'invisible' warning signs that show up days before a stroke

A doctor has discussed the different symptoms you could experience days before a stroke - and they're easily missed

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45 h. ago Expert warns dirty habit enjoyed by millions can increase the risk of long

A leading bioscience expert from Dublin City University has warned vaping can raise your risk of long-term lung damage from Covid.

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46 h. ago NHS GP warns 'don't ignore' sleep habit that 'could be straining your heart'

Dr Leen Tannous urged people not to ignore the symptom, as it could be a sign of a common condition

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49 h. ago More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’More than half of all bird species are in decline, according to a new global assessment, with deforestation driving sharp falls in populations across the planet.On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now recording declines in their numbers. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Prediabetes risk alert over common habit of five million people in UK

A scientist warned it may be 'quietly contributing to long-term health problems like prediabetes and diabetes'

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52 h. ago Five million vapers warned over condition that can cause weightloss

A scientist expressed caution over a possible 'hidden peril' associated with frequent vaping

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53 h. ago Posting on social media can be as bad for mental health as drinking and smoking, warn experts

SOCIAL media before bed might be as bad for your mood as boozing or smoking weed, say scientists. A study by Bristol University found people who posted on X, aka Twitter, after 11pm had “meaningfully worse” mental health. The researchers reckon staying up late on your phone means you sleep less and have poorer quality...

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58 h. ago Almost all heart attack victims have one of these four warning signs

A new study has found that almost all people who have suffered a heart attack had at least one risk factor beforehand

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68 h. ago Killer Victorian disease that could be mistaken for Covid surges 13.6% – the 6 symptoms Brits are urged to look out for

CASES of a killer disease prevalent during the Victorian era have been on the rise - and symptoms could be mistaken for flu or Covid, warn health chiefs. The disease is preventable and curable, making rapid identification and treatment crucial. New data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) revealed levels of tuberculosis (TB)...

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69 h. ago Three things you should avoid after getting a flu jab, according to doctors

An estimated 30million people in the UK will be offered a flu vaccine to reduce their chance of infection this winter, but doctors have warned taking paracetamol could make side effects worse.

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69 h. ago NHS waiting list progress grinds to a halt as top medic flags 'critical issues'

Labour’s NHS recovery is on a knife edge and the health service needs a cash injection to increase capacity, surgeons warn

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2 d. ago Welsh politicians warned they have failed 'the living and the dead'

'It will be for another Senedd now, and for another government, to make right that wrong'

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3 d. ago This common practice when taking pills could risk a seizure in older adults, study warns

Researchers urge older adults taking antidepressants like fluoxetine or paroxetine to be cautious while taking opioid painkillers

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3 d. ago Doctor warns daily habit done by millions 'weakens' your immune system

Dr Mark Hyman, a leading health expert, warned that our brains are "on overload"

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3 d. ago Widely used painkiller has serious health risks, new research suggests

Tramadol is used for moderate to severe pain, such as after an operation or a serious injury, but some patients are also on the drug for long-term pain if weaker medicines fail to work

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3 d. ago US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusionThe Trump administration plans to export its “war on woke” by forcing foreign governments, non-governmental organisations and international bodies to abandon working on diversity, equity and inclusion or face being stripped of US funding.The plans have been called an attack on other nations’ sovereignty and one health organisation warned of “unimaginable effects” including a rise in deaths and violence, as safe clinics for vulnerable groups close. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Liver disease warning issued over ingredients found in ‘diet’ drinks

New research finds both sugary and artificially sweetened beverages have significant impact on liver health

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4 d. ago Six former surgeons general unite for rare warning over RFK Jr’s actions: ‘endangering the health of the nation’

"Secretary Kennedy is entitled to his views. But he is not entitled to put people’s health at risk,” the surgeons general wrote in the joint statement

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