11 h. ago Europe live: US treasury secretary indicates growing frustration with Putin over Ukraine

Scott Bessent says ‘all options on the table’ and condemns ‘despicable’ increase in attacks as Russian leader receives warm welcome in Chinain BrusselsBelgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN general assembly, adding to the growing number of countries seeking to put pressure on Israel and keep alive a two-state solution to end the conflict.“In view of the humanitarian tragedy playing out in Palestine and particularly in Gaza, and in the face of the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government and the Hamas terrorists.” Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Belgium to recognise Palestinian state at UN and sanction Israel – Middle East crisis live

Foreign minister says move is not aimed at Israeli people but ‘ensuring their government respects international and humanitarian law’The Guardian’s political correspondent Eleni Courea has done an explainer in July with a section looking at what recognising Palestine would look in practice. Here is an extract:Recognition is a symbolic step but one that would infuriate the Israeli government, which argues that it would encourage Hamas and reward terrorism.It is in effect a formal, political acknowledgment of Palestinian self-determination – without the need to engage in thorny practicalities such as the location of its borders or capital city.In light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding in Palestine, particularly in Gaza, and in response to the violence perpetrated by Israel in violation of international law, given its international obligations, including the duty to prevent any risk of genocide, Belgium had to take strong decisions to increase pressure on the Israeli government an...

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25 h. ago Live on a noisy road, near a railway or on the flight path? You're more likely to have a stroke, warn experts

Living on a noisy road drastically increases the risk of stroke even when there is a minimal amount of pollution, a study suggests.

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28 h. ago Vaping increases risk of stroke by a third in urgent warning to young people

The Mirror attended Europe’s biggest heart conference and heard from scientists who revealed what actually happens to your body when you vape - and it's not good news

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52 h. ago Blood thinner ‘better than aspirin’ for certain heart disease patients – study

The research also found the use of clopidogrel did not increase the risk of major bleeding, a common and serious side effect of blood thinners.

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58 h. ago The simple foods which could drastically cut your risk of dying early

A new study shows that increasing your potassium intake can reduce the risk of heart disease by 24%

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68 h. ago Hormone replacement therapy 'can raise the risk of hearing loss by 25 per cent', study of 200,000 women finds

It has been hailed as a lifesaver for women going through the menopause. But hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being linked to an increased risk of hearing loss.

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3 d. ago Eating these simple foods could drastically cut your risk of death, new study shows

A new study shows that increasing your potassium intake can reduce the risk of heart disease by 24%

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5 d. ago 'Householders urged to leave bedroom curtains open all night from September'

As autumn falls so too does the risk of increased condensation and mould but experts say there is an easy way to stop that

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6 d. ago Deforestation has killed half a million people in past 20 years, study finds

Localised rises in temperature caused by land clearance cause 28,330 heat-related deaths a year, researchers findDeforestation has killed more than half a million people in the tropics over the past two decades as a result of heat-related illness, a study has found.Land clearance is raising the temperature in the rainforests of the Amazon, Congo and south-east Asia because it reduces shade, diminishes rainfall and increases the risk of fire, the authors of the paper found. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Using cannabis for pain, anxiety or depression ‘could increase paranoia risk’

Experts warned that people are consuming more THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis.

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7 d. ago Experts issue warning as up to 53million Americans lead lifestyle that can raise risk of birth defects

New research suggests up to 44 million American women have at least one health risk, such as obesity or poor nutrition, that could increase the chance of serious birth defects.

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9 d. ago Exposure to some Pfas could increase risk of multiple miscarriages – study

Research tracking about 200 women found those who had at least two miscarriages had higher levels of chemicals in their bloodExposure to some toxic Pfas “forever chemicals” may increase the risk of having multiple miscarriages, new peer-reviewed research has found.The study, which tracked about 200 women in China, found those who had at least two miscarriages, or unexplained recurrent spontaneous abortions, showed higher levels of several types of Pfas in their blood. The study adds to a long list of reproductive harms associated with Pfas exposure. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Alaska was lucky to avoid disaster after a landslide and tsunami. What about next time?

The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may riseThe landslide that triggered a powerful tsunami in Alaska’s Inside Passage early on 10 August was a close call, say scientists, tour operators and agency officials, with the risk of such events apparently increasing as glaciers retreat because of climate change.“It’s a historic event,” said scientist Dennis Staley from the US Geological Survey of the slide, which occurred in the Tracy Arm fjord 50 miles (80km) south of Juneau. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Paracetamol use in pregnancy 'may increase risk of autism and ADHD in children'

Acetaminophen, an ingredient found in paracetamol, is important in treating maternal fever and pain

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1 week ago Some warned 'don't take paracetamol' as painkiller linked to ADHD and autism

The pills cost pennies, can be bought without prescription and are used by millions of people every day in the UK

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1 week ago Cheap pill millions take regularly is linked to ADHD and autism

Scientists say some people should take caution when using the over-the-counter drug

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1 week ago World's most popular painkiller may increase risk of autism and ADHD, Harvard experts warn: 'This could have major public health implications'

Experts fear the cheap painkiller could raise the risk of their child having autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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1 week ago Fresh Covid warning as new health risks found with certain people most at risk

A new study has found that Covid may increase the risk of certain conditions by prematurely aging blood vessels.

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1 week ago Daughters born between two decades warned of increased cancer risk

UKHSA advises anyone who believes they were exposed to a specific drug before they were born to get checked out as they could have a higher risk of some cancers

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