4 h. ago Just one can of diet soft drink a day can raise risk of liver disease by 60%, study finds

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

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4 h. ago Bottled water contains dangerous levels of microplastics that lodge in vital organs and raise cancer risk', scientists warn

Bottled water could contain dangerous levels of microplastics that can slip through the body's defenses and lodge in vital organs increasing the risk of cancer , concerning new research has suggested.

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5 h. ago Goldman executive says retail rush into private assets is raising risks

Fund managers are under pressure to deploy capital quickly and risk buying bad assets

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14 h. ago The hidden factors that raise your risk of motor neurone disease

England rugby legend and World Cup winner Lewis Moody this week shocked fans after revealing he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) at just 47.

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22 h. ago Just one can of Diet Coke or Sprite a day could raise risk of deadly liver disease by up to 60 per cent, concerning research suggests

Chinese researchers have discovered just 250ml of fizzy drinks per day - less than one can - was enough to raise the risk of MASLD by up to 60 per cent.

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58 h. ago Earnings from adult platforms or Airbnb could stop you getting mortgage, expert warns

Many hopeful lenders turn to side-hustles to raise funds, including Airbnb, Only Fans or even high-risk gambling - but experts have warned some banks could take a dim view

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4 d. ago Weather tracker: wet conditions raise risk of flooding in south

Warnings issued for Serbia, Romania and Greek islands amid forecast of prolonged rainfall and strong winds While storms and hurricanes have churned in the Atlantic and eastern Pacific, Europe has faced extreme conditions of its own. A low-pressure system that developed over the Mediterranean midweek moved north-east into south-eastern Europe on Thursday, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms and prolonged rainfall.The system is expected to persist into Friday, with models on indicating 48-hour totals of 80-130mm of rain across much of the Balkans. Red weather warnings were issued for Serbia, south-west Romania, north-east Greece, and the Dodecanese and North Aegean Islands, highlighting the risk of flooding and threat to life. Strong winds also closed schools on Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Zelenskyy and UN atomic agency head warn of heightened risk at huge Ukrainian nuclear plant

Ukraine’s president and the U.N. nuclear agency head are raising concerns about safety risks at the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

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6 d. ago Tea, coffee and water linked to longer life but too much can raise cardiovascular risk

Scientists have uncovered the exact amount of these three drinks people should be having each day to extend their life

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7 d. ago Genetic condition raises diabetes complication risk in black and South Asian men

Researchers estimate around one in seven black men and one in 63 South Asian men are affected, compared with fewer than one in 100,000 white men.

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8 d. ago Covid vaccines 'might raise the risk of cancer', contentious study claims

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

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8 d. ago Experts hit back at highly contentious study claiming Covid vaccine raises risk of SIX cancers including breast and prostate

The link between Covid jabs and cancer has previously been dismissed by academics and oncologists after claims it had led to 'turbo cancers'.

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1 week ago Pharmacist reveals the over the counter medications she would advise against taking: 'They can harm your hearing'

Regularly popping over the counter painkillers could raise your risk of hearing loss and tinnitus, a leading pharmacist has warned.

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1 week ago Missed appointment linked to increased risk of breast cancer death

It raises a woman’s lifetime mortality risk from breast cancer by 40 per cent

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1 week ago There is NO safe amount of alcohol when it comes to dementia risk, experts warn

British and US scientists have discovered that drinking any level of alcohol could raise the risk of developing dementia. This was worst among heavy drinkers.

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2 w. ago Outcry as Donald Trump claims using paracetamol when pregnant strongly raises the risk of autism

The President (pictured, with US health secretary Robert F Kennedy) insisted pregnant women 'have a responsibility' to endure pain instead of taking the drug.

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2 w. ago Dementia risk 'raised by 13pc' if your waist is this size, study says

A study has found that having a high level of fat around the belly increases the chance of being diagnosed with any kind of dementia, Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease

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2 w. ago Older adults should avoid this snack to stave off high blood pressure

High blood pressure can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes

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2 w. ago One in four have a hole in their heart that raises the risk of a stroke

Aimee Rogers was a long-distance runner who competed in ultra marathons At 40, she was a mother to two children, aged three and one. She seemed the least likely candidate for a stroke.

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2 w. ago Concern as skin condition that hits millions is linked to raised risk of suicide

Adults who suffer from the common disorder are significantly more likely to express suicidal thoughts, concerning new research revealed today.

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