12 h. ago Pet owners beware: Dog and cat food recalled over potential health risks

Potentially contaminated pet food is either frozen or freeze-dried

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13 h. ago Southport killer's 'risk to others' was not properly assessed and he was signed off by mental health services just six days before attack, inquiry hears

The public inquiry investigating Axel Rudakubana's crimes today heard it was 'unacceptable' that he was signed off with such an inadequate assessment.

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14 h. ago This is how happy you need to be to have a lower risk of disease

Being happier could mean being healthier and reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, asthma and diabetes

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15 h. ago Morrisons urgently warns shoppers 'do NOT eat' table sauce over possible health risk

Supermarket chain Morrisons has issued an urgent food recall amid fears a table sauce could contain egg and mustard, which are not mentioned on the product's label

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17 h. ago Your neck measurement could reveal hidden risk of stroke and heart attack, experts claim

The size of your neck could raise your risk of potentially life-threatening health issues, two lecturers from Kingston University have warned.

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17 h. ago The health conditions that may increase your risk of dementia

Experts identified ‘critical time windows’ in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients

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18 h. ago Barbaric exotic pet owners in Scotland killing animals at home instead of at vets

Shocking research uncovered killing methods like cutting the heads off wild birds, gassing rodents and inflicting blunt force trauma on frogs.

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18 h. ago Trump EPA seeks to weaken scrutiny for some of US’s most toxic chemicals

New rule would prohibit states from banning dangerous chemicals, and could invalidate hundreds of protectionsA new rule proposed by the Trump administration would dramatically weaken safety reviews for some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals that are already on the market, public health advocates and an EPA employee warn.Many of the chemicals that would receive less scrutiny are among the nation’s most dangerous substances, including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos and dioxins. Each poses serious health risks in consumer goods, or for workers handling the substances, advocates say. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Study suggests starting HRT a decade before menopause could reduce health risks

It could lead to a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests

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19 h. ago Hackers are now a serious risk to patients' lives as NHS records the first death due to a cyber crime

Heathrow Airport, Marks & Spencer, Jaguar Land Rover, the British Library. These are some of the leading UK companies and institutions that have fallen victim to cyber crime in the past couple of years.

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19 h. ago Doctor says he reduces his risk of dementia by eating one superfood daily

Dr Sethi has shared a simple snack that can help reduce the risk of this devastating condition

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21 h. ago Aldi issues another product warning over 'health risk' as bakery item recalled

⚠ Some customers are urged to return the product for a full refund

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26 h. ago Starting HRT years before menopause could cut health risks for women – study

Researchers said further studies were needed but they hoped the findings can ‘start a larger conversation about prevention in women’s health’.

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31 h. ago The simple change that can slash risk of devastating condition – and even reverse it

Around one in 10 people over the age of 65 has frailty, according to the British Geriatrics Society

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41 h. ago Brits' health at risk by 'silent killer' that could be lurking in your home

Heating up our homes more is one thing many of us do to beat the cold weather. However, as we begin to crank up the heating more and light fires, a doctor said people need to remain on alert when it comes to their health

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42 h. ago The age men's sperm starts to 'go bad': Scientists uncover when mutations surge

UK scientists have discovered that delaying fatherhood could carry its own consequences, by unknowingly passing on multiple harmful mutations to children.

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45 h. ago ‘I wish I took part sooner’: how a medical trial transformed a young person’s life

Exclusive: Gulliver Waite signed up after antidepressants and talking therapies failed to alleviate clinical depressionMillions of young people risk missing out on new treatments for health conditions and having to use medicines that are unsafe, ineffective or inappropriate because so few take part in medical research. One of those bucking the trend explains why he signed up to a study and how it transformed his life.Gulliver Waite was diagnosed with clinical depression at 19. For years, he struggled with extremely low mood, anxiety, frequent panic attacks and occasional paranoia. Continue reading...

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45 h. ago ‘I wish I had taken part sooner’: how a medical trial transformed a young person’s life

Exclusive: Gulliver Waite signed up after antidepressants and talking therapies failed to alleviate clinical depressionLow participation in medical trials puts millions of young people at riskMillions of young people risk missing out on new treatments for health conditions and having to use medicines that are unsafe, ineffective or inappropriate because so few take part in medical research. One of those bucking the trend explains why he signed up to a study and how it transformed his life.Gulliver Waite was diagnosed with clinical depression at 19. For years, he struggled with extremely low mood, anxiety, frequent panic attacks and occasional paranoia. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Aldi issues 'health risk' alert to customers for popular snack

The supermarket is urging customers not to eat the product which contains allergens not previously listed

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2 d. ago Aldi urgently recalls bakery item due to potential 'health risk'

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said the popular item presents a potential danger to some customers

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