5 h. ago Millions suffer from this simple issue with their ears. Failing to tackle it puts your mental and physical health at risk

Audrey, 70, a widow and retired school lunchtime supervisor, who lives in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire says: 'I didn't like going shopping unless my daughter was with me.'

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6 h. ago Urgent recall is issued for popular air fryer brand over risk of serious injury or death

The CCPC said that a manufacturing defect could cause the appliances to dangerously overheat, posing a serious threat of fires, injury, or even death.

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7 h. ago One in four Britons guilty of unsafe habits that risk deadly food poisoning: How many do you use?

Food safety watchdog The Food Standards Agency found 23 per cent of people had engaged in what it called 'risky practices' in the home kitchen.

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30 h. ago Monthly symptom suffered by millions of women linked to huge increased heart attack and stroke risk

Swedish researchers found the increased risk after examining 22 years of health data from almost 100,000 women and the results could have implications for millions.

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41 h. ago Dementia warning as drug taken by millions raises risk of memory robbing disorder by up to 40%, study finds

The pill manufactured by Pfizer-typically taken three times a day-was approved on the NHS in the early 1990s to treat nerve pain and epilepsy.

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47 h. ago Why you shouldn’t be afraid of the sun this summer: The health benefits of sunshine

Sun exposure has benefits to health ... but slather on the sunscreen to ward off melanoma risk

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50 h. ago Drinking this type of coffee increases the chance of developing incurable blindness

Researchers have drawn a connection between a type of coffee and an increased likelihood of age-related macular degeneration

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51 h. ago Breathing dirty air could raise the risk of a common brain tumour

Meningiomas are the most common type of primary brain tumour and make up around one in three of all primary brain and spinal cord tumours in adults in the UK

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53 h. ago Why your deja vu could be a sign of this terrifying hidden condition

Deja vu comes from the French phrase 'already seen'. Yet you haven't 'seen' anything: your brain is playing a trick on you. And it's not the only mysterious memory glitch we can experience...

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57 h. ago Doctors discover prescription drug taken by thousands increases risk of devastating birth defects

A new study from the US found an increased risk between a popular medicine used to treat cystitis and birth defects.

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3 d. ago The American diet is being blamed for a worrying rise in colon cancer

Nearly 53,000 Americans expected to die from colorectal cancer this year

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3 d. ago Wes Streeting warns doctors ‘the public will not forgive you’ as NHS strike chaos looms

NHS would face major disruption over industrial action, threatening to put Sir Keir Starmer's plans for health service at risk

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4 d. ago Anyone with tea bags at home told to 'make an urgent change'

Health expert Dr Eric Berg has warned that people who consume tea bags made with plastic could be putting their health at risk,

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4 d. ago The new diet that could lower your dementia risk and promote brain health

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

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4 d. ago Houseplant clinic: should I be worried by ‘tiny spiders’ on my plants?

Help prevent mite infestations by increasing humidity, isolating plants and using soapy waterWhat’s the problem? I’ve noticed tiny webs and bugs on my orchid. Are these spiders, and will they harm my plant?Diagnosis Those tiny webs and minuscule bugs you’ve spotted on your plants sound like spider mites. These aren’t spiders but microscopic arachnids that thrive in dry, warm conditions, so you’ll notice they appear during summer heatwaves or winter months when central heating reduces humidity. They feed on plant sap, weakening the plant’s structure, which leads to yellowing leaves, discoloration and eventually leaf drop. They can multiply rapidly, posing a risk to your plant’s long-term health. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Common home mistake could be putting you at risk of deadly infection, warns top doctor

According to UK GP Dr Amir Khan the simple mistake could put you at risk of a potentially deadly bacteria.

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5 d. ago New diet slashes your risk of dementia and it's very easy to follow

The Mind diet combines elements of the Mediterranean diet with the Dash diet, and experts say there is evidence it could slow down cognitive decline

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5 d. ago Scientists pinpoint the exact amount of time it should take to urinate

American researchers have worked out the 'right' amount of time you should take to spend a penny-and it might surprise you.

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5 d. ago What is the ‘Mind’ diet? All the foods that could lower your dementia risk

Can a diet actually keep the brain strong and lower dementia risk? Evidence suggests the so-called ‘Mind diet’ might

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6 d. ago GP urges public to make one urgent change right now to ward off dementia in your 60s

Last year, a landmark study suggested almost half of dementia could be prevented by tackling 14 lifestyle factors, but Dr Amir Khan says this is one of the most important.

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