2 d. ago New discovery could protect us from toxic chemicals linked to cancer and infertility

Gut health may play a crucial role in protecting us from the harmful effects of PFAS – toxic and long-lasting "forever chemicals"

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3 d. ago Study finds new link between HRT and breast cancer risk in young women

An international team of researchers wanted to explore the risks among younger women on hormone therapy. Here’s what they found

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7 d. ago How toxic are receipts? Touching one in the US for over 10 seconds could cause health issues

Concerns have been raised over the negative impacts of paper receipts

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8 d. ago Investors call on chemical firms to phase out toxic substances

It comes as officials, business leaders and scientists gather in Uruguay this week to discuss the next phase in the UN Global Framework on Chemicals.

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9 d. ago Urgent warning to pet owners as 'highly toxic' chemical found in fake flea treatment

Officials have issued a stark warning as a fake flea treatment was found to contain a dangerous insecticide

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9 d. ago Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines

Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit medicine.

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1 week ago Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, urge health groups

Doctors and health experts have written a letter to Sir Keir Starmer urging the government to tackle a lack of awareness about the links between alcohol consumption and cancer

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1 week ago Breast cancer survivors may have a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, experts say

South Korean researchers say they had found an 8 percent lower risk

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1 week ago Revealed: Areas of UK where young people could be at greater risk of cancer linked to oral sex

Infection with the virus can trigger several types of cancers, including those in the head, neck and cervix. HPV is commonly spread through sex with someone who is already infected.

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2 w. ago Constipation warning as woman develops gut problem linked to colon cancer due to not going enough

A 35-year-old woman was diagnosed with a nasty digestive issue that can cause painful bloating, excess gas and even bone diseases after a 15-year-long stint of constipation.

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2 w. ago Technician awarded $75m in lawsuit after losing fingers in explosion while making HVAC repairs at a Kroger

Brian Mierendorf, 37, suffered the injuries while trying to protect customers from toxic chemicals at Michigan store

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2 w. ago Bottom’s up? US will no longer tell people exactly what the safe amount to drink is, report claims

Recent research has found that the number of cancer and liver disease deaths linked to alcohol use have risen in recent years

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2 w. ago Shock study reveals UK regions where residents may be more likely to die early

Microscopic pieces of plastic floating in UK waters have been linked to an increase risk of deadly cancer in worrying new research seen today.

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2 w. ago ITV Racing favourite left Sky Sports Football after being 'given second chance in life'

Ed Chamberlin asked how long he had left when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer but has flourished since leaving Sky Sports and linking up with ITV Racing

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2 w. ago Warning issued over specific tattoo colour that's linked to deadly cancer

A study published last year by Swedish researchers found tattoos can increase your risk of a deadly blood cancer, and the threat could lie with a specific colour.

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2 w. ago Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' that can impact human FERTILITY in 98% of UK rivers

Researchers analysed samples from 32 rivers across the UK's four nations and found traces of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) in 31 of them.

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2 w. ago 'Forever' chemical that is toxic to humans found in five Welsh rivers

Research suggests the chemicals could have an affect on human reproduction

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2 w. ago Hidden link between cancer and guilty pleasures every American secretly indulges in

A biomedical scientist has revealed the shocking reasons why you may be at the brink of developing cancer and your daily lifestyle choices may be to blame.

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3 w. ago Superfit SAS veteran who needs lung transplant after being 'poisoned' by fumes when ISIS torched oil wells sues his CNN employers for £200,000

Adam Dobby, 54, had been working as a security consultant for CNN when he was allegedly repeatedly exposed to toxic chemicals in torched oil and sulphur.

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3 w. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warning issued for popular sweets due to cancer fears

They contain the harmful chemicals Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) and Mineral Oil Saturated Hydrocarbon (MOSH), which have been linked to liver cancer.

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