9 h. ago How much have frozen tax thresholds cost YOU? Our fiscal drag calculator reveals the pain

The Chancellor is widely expected to extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, we reveal what it has cost people so far - and you can work out your bill.

Economics

16 h. ago How old is YOUR heart? Free online calculator reveals your risk of developing heart disease in next 30 years

US scientists have designed a a free tool for adults aged between 30 and 59 to calculate their 30 year risk of developing the condition.

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26 h. ago Are YOU rich? Our calculator reveals how your salary stacks up against the UK

Do you earn more or less than the average person who does your job, or the typical worker where you live? Use our special calculator to see how your salary stacks up

Economics

3 d. ago Are you overpaying on bills? Our calculator could save you £780 – plus, how to wipe out your council tax

ARE you one of the millions of households currently pouring money down the drain? Our calculator reveals the staggering amount YOU could be overpaying on essential bills – as we show how to claw back hundreds of pounds by Christmas. Nine in ten households are shelling out too much on bills, according to smart money-saving...

Economics

3 d. ago Cancer link as new study warns over burgers, ready meals and other UPFs

The study suggests that people ho regularly eat more UPFs are at a significantly higher risk of developing a growth in the bowel

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4 d. ago 'Risk calculator' can determine exact age you will develop Alzheimer's... as study shows a new pill may prevent disease

A landmark study can now calculate a person's lifelong risk of memory decline, finding that Alzheimer's biological processes are already active in apparently healthy people.

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6 d. ago Scientists pinpoint exact number of daily alcoholic drinks that can increase your risk of developing fatty liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease -previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, is estimated to affect up to 40% of people globally.

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6 d. 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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1 week ago Scientists reveal simple test which can predict your risk of developing Parkinson's disease NINE years before official diagnosis

A simple movement test, tracking changes in how quickly a person turns around whilst walking, could detect Parkinson's disease nearly nine years before official diagnosis.

Politics

1 week ago Hotel plans for former Perth and Kinross Council chambers and offices approved despite SEPA objection

Councillors approved plans for developers to transform the historic Perth buildings into hotel despite flood risk to ground floor bedrooms

Society

1 week ago Simple test in middle age ‘helps detect dementia 25 YEARS before disease emerges’

HEART checks at middle age can detect signs of dementia 25 years before its onset, a new study has suggested. British scientists found that higher levels of a protein in the blood, called troponin, in midlife were linked to an increased risk of developing the devastating brain disease later in life. Troponin is released into the...

Politics

1 week ago Diagnosed with depression, anxiety or PTSD? You're more likely to develop early onset Alzheimer's Disease, finds concerning new study

Living with common psychiatric disorders could 'significantly' increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease at a younger age, concerning research has suggested.

Science

1 week ago Online calculator reveals how much YOU'RE overpaying on your household bills

Nine out of 10 UK households pay more than they need to on their bills - often due to 'loyalty tax' which sees long-standing customers charged more than new ones.

Economics

2 w. ago More young people developing 'old person disease' of the gut with increased risk of severe complications

While the researchers in the new study noted that the reasons behind the boom remain unclear, other studies have linked it to the Western diet.

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2 w. ago More young people developing 'old person disease' with increased risk of severe complications

While the researchers in the new study noted that the reasons behind the boom remain unclear, other studies have linked it to the Western diet.

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2 w. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Being obese can increase your risk of developing incurable ear ringing disorder tinnitus

Scientists from Pakistan discovered those with a BMI of over 30 were almost 50 per cent more likely to have the condition than men of a healthy weight.

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2 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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2 w. ago Three everyday foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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2 w. ago Three every day foods longevity experts say you should AVOID to slash your risk of developing dementia

While there is no anti-Alzheimer's diet, experts say the risk of developing dementia could be reduced with certain changes to your diet.

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