13 h. ago A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

Australian researchers have revealed for some sleeping for an extra 15 minutes and making minor tweaks to their diet and exercise routine can slash their risk of an early death by 10 per cent.

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13 h. ago One diet slashes risk of premature death, heart disease and diabetes

The Planetary Health Diet has been linked to a 27 per cent drop in premature death

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20 h. ago Fruit, veg and nut diet ‘could prevent around 15 million deaths globally’

Experts say the planetary health diet is linked to a 27% reduced risk of premature death and fewer cases of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

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34 h. ago This tool could predict your risk of cancer or heart disease years in advance. Here’s how

Delphi-2M aims to predict a person’s next health event and when it’s likely to happen in the next 20 years

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3 d. ago Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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3 d. ago At least 1 in 5 Gen X women show signs of addiction to junk food — and it’s a harbinger of worst to come

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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6 d. ago Diabetes, heart disease and arthritis may be tied to common ache, study claims

While back pain is very common, scientists believe it may be linked to an increased likelihood of certain illnesess

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7 d. ago US refuses to support UN health declaration on noncommunicable diseases

General assembly backs new targets on cancer, diabetes and heart disease, but Robert F Kennedy Jr objected over abortion and gender ideologyA new vision for tackling the global noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) crisis has failed to reach consensus at the UN after the US refused to give its support, forcing member states to a vote.After months of negotiations, the fourth political declaration on NCDs and mental health received overwhelming backing from governments at the UN general assembly on Thursday, but was rejected by the US during a speech by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago US refuses to back UN declaration on noncommunicable diseases

General assembly backs new targets on cancer, diabetes and heart disease but Robert F Kennedy Jr objectsA new vision for tackling the global noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) crisis has failed to reach consensus at the UN after the US refused to give its support, forcing member states to a vote.After months of negotiations, the fourth political declaration on NCDs and mental health received overwhelming backing from governments at the UN general assembly on Thursday but was rejected by the US during a speech by Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The 3 sleep symptoms that mean your child could have condition linked to heart disease and stroke – and why it’s rising

SLEEP APNOEA is a serious disorder where your breathing repeatedly stops and starts in your sleep. Over the years, the condition has been linked to a higher risk of stroke, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnoea is most common in adults, particularly those in middle age or older, but it can affect children,...

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1 week ago What IS causing your maddening itch, should you scratch it... and when do you need to see a doctor? From itchy palms to intimate areas, read our expert guide

It may sound trivial, but experts warn that a long-term itch should never be dismissed. It can be a warning sign of an underlying condition such as liver disease, type 2 diabetes or even cancer...

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2 w. ago Keto diet warning as experts link trendy low carb plan to three deadly conditions

Despite multiple studies pointing to the potential dangers of a keto diet it has become increasingly popular, particularly among celebs including Gwyneth Paltrow.

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint three major risk factors of developing deadly liver disease which affects 1

Known medically as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, it is not linked to heavy drinking-the more commonly known cause of liver problems.

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2 w. ago Gynaecologist warns you may not actually have PCOS in stark message

You may confuse PCOS with PCO - and whilst they sound similar - one puts you at a bigger risk of diabetes and heart disease.

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3 w. ago Almost half of those with diabetes don’t know they have it. Are you one of them?

Diabetes affects 38.4 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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