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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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5 d. 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 The 10 deadly diseases and conditions you could be at risk of without knowing

A new study has revealed exactly who is at risk of some of the most common deadly diseases and conditions, and how you can lower your risk

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint exact number of weekly alcoholic drinks that can increase your risk of developing fatty liver disease

A major study has identified how many weekly alcoholic drinks put you at risk of developing deadly liver disease.

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3 w. ago UK set to slash aid funding to fight deadly diseases – putting 250,000 lives at risk

Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge £850m to the the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – a cut of 15 per cent – despite previous assurances to protect funding

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3 w. ago UK set to slash aid funding against deadly diseases – putting 250,000 lives at risk

Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge £850m to the the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – a cut of 15 per cent – despite previous assurances to protect funding

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4 w. ago Light pollution at night linked to increased risk of developing deadly heart disease

A new study has linked nighttime light pollution with an increased risk of developing heart disease.

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