20 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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35 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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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

Politics

6 d. ago Mike Johnson denies any knowledge of Trump’s potential $230m DOJ ‘compensation’

Mike Johnson has denied any knowledge about Donald Trump’s allegedly seeking $230 million from the Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal costs tied to federal investigations against him.

Politics

7 d. ago Are hand sanitisers the next thing to be banned by the EU? Key ingredient under scrutiny 'due to cancer risk'

EU health officials proposed getting rid of or replacing products containing the ingredient over cancer concerns and the increased risk of pregnancy complications.

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1 week ago Risk of wheel bashing and strategy sets up complicated US Grand Prix

McLaren’s total dominance has gone and Norris and Piastri’s title race head-to-head is no longer such a binary affairAt the mid-point of this season it might have been considered that the title fight between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri would simply be decided by which driver had the edge to take the flag at each remaining meeting. Going into this weekend’s US Grand Prix, however, the contest has become far more complicated and far more interesting.While only 22 points separate the pair neither has now won for three races, the team’s longest drought of the season. Moreover, they have been beaten on merit across a variety of tracks. At the fast, low downforce challenge of Monza and Baku, where Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took the flag, and the slow, high downforce of Singapore, where Mercedes’ George Russell more than had their measure. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Every risk you MUST know before having a homebirth as mother, 34, and baby die amid tragic complications

Experts have long argued that the evidence about the risks of home births and the relative safety of hospital-based births is too often ignored by home birth advocates.

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2 w. ago Former Premier League star, 45, 'could die at any time': After three kidney transplants and a £4m pay

An ex-Premier League star says he could die at any time after painkillers prescribed by his old club ruined his health following an undiagnosed condition. 

Economics

2 w. ago Doctors warned over pairing antidepressants with a commonly prescribed painkiller due to seizure risk

US scientists, who analysed the health records of more than 70,100 nursing home residents, found a 'modest but measurable increase in the risk of seizures'.

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2 w. ago Mixing antidepressants with painkiller prescribed to millions could raise risk of disturbing seizures, research sugests

US scientists, who analysed the health records of more than 70,100 nursing home residents, found a 'modest but measurable increase in the risk of seizures'.

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3 w. ago Painkiller prescribed to millions 'not that effective' for chronic pain

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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3 w. ago Popular opioid painkiller prescribed to tens of thousands every year 'not that effective' for easing chronic pain, scientists discover

Doctors have previously warned that patients waiting months for NHS operations are taking the painkiller for dangerously long periods and finding themselves hooked.

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3 w. ago Painkiller prescribed to millions in UK tied to possible 'serious complications' risk

In November, scientists said paracetamol 'may not be as safe as perceived' for certain people

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4 w. ago Genetic condition raises diabetes complication risk in black and South Asian men

Researchers estimate around one in seven black men and one in 63 South Asian men are affected, compared with fewer than one in 100,000 white men.

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