6 h. ago Intriguing detail in where you live that could raise risk of Parkinson's by 126 per cent

American experts found people living within one mile (1.6km) of this leisure facility were far likelier to be diagnosed with the condition than those living at least six miles (9.7km) away.

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26 h. ago Popular food now linked to PARKINSON'S disease as doctors issue urgent warning

Eating a popular food may raise the risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's, a progressive movement disorder diagnosed in 90,000 Americans every year, according to a new study.

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30 h. ago Experts discover common leg problem suffered by millions can raise dementia risk by 25 per cent

Korean scientists found people with a condition that about one in four Brits live with had a 23.5 per cent higher risk of being diagnosed with memory robbing dementia.

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31 h. ago UK hosepipe ban fears as dry start to spring raises risk of summer drought

England could face a drought this summer after its driest start to spring for 69 years

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36 h. ago England’s driest start to spring for 69 years raises risk of summer drought

The Environment Agency said no hosepipe bans are planned but warned water companies may need to put in measures including restrictions in summer.

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58 h. ago The number of oral sex partners that can raise your chance of lethal cancer almost 10

Dr Hisham Mehanna, an expert in cancer at the University of Birmingham, said seven in 10 throat cancers are believed to be caused by a virus commonly spread by oral sex.

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3 d. ago Disturbing new study reveals how everyday number all adults use can be early indicator of CANCER

New research from The Ohio State University, Emory University and University of Verona found an unlikely number all adults are affected by could raise the risk of dying from cancer.

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7 d. ago Alzheimer's risk can be lowered by doing three things to protect your nose

A new study has warned that picking your nose could increase the risk of micro-organisms entering your body - and that could raise the risk of you developing Alzheimer's disease

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7 d. ago Edinburgh students raise funds for Myanmar earthquake children

One month since the earthquake that killed thousands, students at Edinburgh Napier University have launched an appeal to raise money to families and children still at huge risk of hunger, illness, and floods as they live outdoors in Myanmar monsoon season.

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7 d. ago Middle aged adults with this sleeping pattern face ‘raised risk of early death’

Those over the age of 40 might be particularly at risk

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2 w. ago Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correctInflation is, at base, a tax on consumption – and it hits the poor the hardest, since they consume more of their incomes and the rich consume less.That’s one reason for concern over Donald Trump’s tariffs, which will disproportionately affect the poor. When the 90-day pause on the tariffs expires, it is reasonable to expect prices to rise, and by a lot.Mark Blyth is a political economist and professor at Brown University. Nicolò Fraccaroli is a visiting scholar at Brown University Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Six foods you should eat every day if you want to lower your cholesterol

NHS figures show around 59% of people have raised cholesterol levels putting them at higher risk of heart problems or having a stroke

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3 w. ago CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk

Physicians say infants and children are the most at risk from harmful CT radiation

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3 w. ago Experts warn virus that almost all of us have caught may dramatically raise risk of young dementia

A virus that has infected about two thirds of Britons, and millions more worldwide, could increase the risk of developing the memory robbing disorder dementia earlier, scientists warn.

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3 w. ago Why having untreated high blood pressure could be a RISK FACTOR FOR dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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3 w. ago Why having 'normal' blood pressure could be a sign of dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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3 w. ago UPFs could raise diabetes risk if they have these additive combinations

A recent study has found that eating certain combinations of food additives can raise your risk of diabetes - and you don't need to eat them all at once to see the negative effects

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4 w. ago Cancer biologist reveals how just one alcoholic drink increases your risk of disease

Even the occasional cocktail or glass of wine can be harmful to your health, raising your risk of multiple diseases, including cancer, experts say.

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4 w. ago China retaliates with 84% tariffs as Trump says ‘great time to move companies to the US’ – business live

Stock markets down in UK and across Europe after steep declines in Asia, while turmoil spreads to bond market China announces 84% tariffs on all US goods in response to Trump’s 104%Bank of England warns Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’Today’s tariffs follow Trump’s 10% tariff on all imports from many countries, including Australia, which came into effect at the weekend.US customs agents began collecting the unilateral tariff at US seaports, airports and customs warehouses on Saturday. Today’s measures are higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Trump tariffs threaten global growth and raise risk of ‘severe shocks’, says Bank of England

Levies have heaped pressure on government finances and increased chance of ‘further sharp correction’, report warnsTrump imposes new tariffs on dozens of partnersDramatic sell-off of US government bondsBusiness live – latest updatesDonald Trump’s sweeping tariffs have put global growth at risk, the Bank of England has warned, heaping pressure on government finances and increasing the likelihood of “severe shocks” to the financial system.The Bank’s financial policy committee (FPC) said its global risk environment had deteriorated and “uncertainty had intensified” since its last update in November, with US tariff announcements contributing to a “material increase in risks to global growth” and inflation levels. Continue reading...

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