7 h. ago Kelsey Grammar just had his eighth kid at 70. Doctors say aging dads can put a baby’s health at risk

Fathers who are over the age of 35 are more likely to have children with adverse birth outcomes, experts warn

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11 h. ago 'Well beyond safe limits': Warning after indoor wood burners found to have potentially 'serious health' risk

Pollution from log-burning stoves has been linked to health risks 🔥

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16 h. ago Staying up late and eating at random times could increase your risk of heart disease, experts warn

Millions of people pushed their clocks back an hour to mark daylight saving time-but at the same time, they have thrown their internal body clock off kilter, raising the risk of heart disease.

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16 h. ago Nine types of people at higher risk of complications from cold weather 'this winter'

A group of some people could be at significant risk of health issues this winter

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16 h. ago Nine types of people 'at high risk of health issues' this winter

The UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance on who is most at risk from the cold weather and what you can do to help protect yourself from any complications

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18 h. ago Winter heating payment of £255 for young people on disability benefits before end of this week

Child Winter Heating Payments will be issued automatically to almost 45,000 young disabled people in Scotland.

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31 h. ago Mutations tied to cancer risk found in 17 million Americans, researchers warn

The findings come as doctors work to understand why rates of early cancer are rising in younger adults

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64 h. ago NHS warning issued on 'very infectious' winter illness spreading among children

Cases of this illness are rising earlier than usual due to the spread of infection among children

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3 d. 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 Check your cabinets: More than 140,000 bottles of cholesterol medication part of elevated recall over health risk

The tablets were distributed nationwide in up to 1,000-count bottles

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4 d. ago Pensioners can claim winter heating payments of up to £305 until next March

Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be issued automatically to most older Scots, but some will need to claim.

Economics

4 d. ago Urgent warning over safety of popular baby feeding product: 'They pose risk of serious harm or death'

The product could raise the risk of choking or suffering aspiration pneumonia - when food or liquids get sucked into the airway - health officials said.

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4 d. ago New research reveals impact of extreme heat on women and future pregnancy

Being pregnant changes many of the processes that allow the body to stay cool during extreme heat

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5 d. ago Nutritionist shares important warning about checking labels on citrus fruit

Nutritionist and best-selling cookbook author, Jenny Tschiesche has warned that some citrus fruits pose a health risk owing to how they've been grown - and you can find the information you need on their labels

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5 d. ago Scientists warn of surprising link between dental health and stroke risk

Traditional risk factors for stroke like high blood pressure and diabetes are widely scrutinised but oral health remains underestimated

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5 d. ago UKHSA issues 'stay at home' warning over 'unpleasant' winter virus

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a warning over a winter bug with nasty symptoms

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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 Six types of people who can get the flu vaccine free of charge

A variety of people across the country can receive the flu vaccine for free

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5 d. ago Semaglutide cuts heart attack risk 20 pc regardless of weight loss

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been found to protect the heart

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5 d. ago How dangerous are your hair products? Horrifying risks of popular treatments revealed

US scientists suggested that chemical relaxers used to straighten hair, such as Brazilian blowouts, may dramatically raise the risk of certain cancers.

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