3 h. ago Hurricane Melissa latest updates: three dead in Jamaica as most powerful storm of the year set to make landfall

Jamaican officials tell public to shelter; three dead in Jamaica and four dead in Haiti and Dominican RepublicJamaicans take shelter as Melissa bears downTell us if you’ve been affectedHurricane Melissa is predicted to be the most powerful hurricane to hit Jamaica on record and is reported to be the strongest storm anywhere on Earth so far this year when measuring wind speeds and central pressure.Its maximum sustained winds are 175 mph (282km/h), according to the National Hurricane Center, as of 2pm ET.We urge the public to exercise extreme caution: activities such as climbing roofs, securing sandbags, or cutting trees may seem manageable, but even minor mistakes during hurricane conditions can result in serious injury or death.Driving through flooded roads or areas with debris is also extremely hazardous. Health centres remain closed, but hospitals are open and attending to storm-related injuries. Please be wise, stay safe, and protect yourself and your family during this storm. Co...

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22 h. ago Lewis Moody set for emotional Twickenham return for England v Australia after MND diagnosis

Moody revealed he had been diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this month and will play a key pre-match role against the Wallabies at the weekend

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60 h. ago Acid reflux increases risk of heart attack by nearly a third, new study reveals

Scientists in Philadelphia analysed the medical data of more than 1.3 million patients and found those with GERD had a 27 percent higher risk of heart attack than those without the condition.

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4 d. ago People living in deprived parts of Wales more likely to get cancer

Smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption can increase your risk of cancer

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4 d. ago As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk

Agricultural workers are among the people most vulnerable to extreme heat

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5 d. ago Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

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5 d. ago Welsh Budget could increase risk to public services, warns IFS

The think tank warned the Welsh Government’s draft budget is not realistic in its current form.

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6 d. ago Antidepressant prescribed to millions causes significant heart risk and weight gain, major review reveals

Antidepressants could be putting millions of patients at increased risk of weight gain, hypertension and heart problems a major review has today revealed.

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6 d. ago Do roads become more dangerous immediately after the clocks go back?

With the clocks due to go back an hour from Sunday, drivers are set to face an evening commute on the roads in darkness. But does this suddenly spark an increase in risk?

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6 d. ago Are hand sanitisers the next thing to be banned by the EU? Key ingredient under scrutiny 'due to cancer risk'

EU health officials proposed getting rid of or replacing products containing the ingredient over cancer concerns and the increased risk of pregnancy complications.

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6 d. ago The health conditions that may increase your risk of dementia

Experts identified ‘critical time windows’ in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients

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7 d. ago Father, 60, with motor neurone disease shares harrowing photos showing his 'pain and suffering'

A father-of-two, 60, from Leicestershire in England has claimed a GP receptionist accused him of 'drinking' when he had an initial symptom of motor neurone disease.

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8 d. ago Not all fat is the same... where yours collects could signal an increased risk of an array of diseases

Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for a host of diseases like cancer and dementia, but researchers now say that where the body stores fat could be even more influential.

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8 d. ago Lewis Moody reduces Martin Johnson to tears with emotional speech after MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody was diagnosed with motor neurone disease earlier this month and returned to the rugby scene for the first time on Saturday at the Premiership clash between Leicester Tigers and Bath

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9 d. ago Lewis Moody delivers emotional speech alongside his two sons as England rugby legend makes first public appearance since revealing heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis

NIK SIMON AT WELFORD ROAD: There were 17,000 supporters who choked up with Moody as he addressed the crowd at half-time.

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1 week ago Ford recalls more than 290,000 vehicles in US due to issue with rearview camera system

Ford is recalling more than 290,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera system may not display images properly in certain lighting conditions, which could increase the risk of a crash

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1 week ago Relief for British widow of terminally ill man who died at Dignitas as her criminal case is dropped

The 59-year-old's husband, Anthony, who was suffering from motor neurone disease, died at the Dignitas clinic in Zurich on December 5 last year.

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1 week ago New wearable UV detector can monitor exposure and prevent sunburn

Prolonged exposure to UVA accelerates skin ageing and increases the risk of cancer, but this wearable device could signal when it hits dangerous levels

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1 week ago Risk of diabetes and stroke is increased by common morning habit, doctors warn

Experts publishing in the prestigious Journal of the American College of Cardiology warn this common morning habit could also put you at risk of becoming overweight

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2 w. ago Omeprazole linked to a 25 per cent increase in risk of diabetes

Researchers said 'doctors should carefully weigh up the pros and cons of prescribing these drugs'

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