6 h. ago People with allergies or eczema may face a higher risk of complications from surgery

A follow-up study after three years revealed that those with the conditions were also more likely to need additional surgeries.

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14 h. ago Normal but high blood pressure in younger people ‘may raise heart attack risk’

A study found that high blood pressure was linked to reduced blood flow to the heart at age 77.

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65 h. ago The food stamp fight signals an era of unprecedented cruelty in America | Katrina vanden Heuvel

US leaders have long shown some responsibility to help poor people meet basic nutritional needs. That era appears overIn October, millions rallied across America to remind Donald Trump that this nation obeys no kings. Last week, however, a scene worthy of Versailles unfolded: While Trump built his $300m ballroom, the US prepared to face widespread hunger.With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap) funding scheduled to run dry due to the government shutdown, the Trump administration not only refused to prevent the crisis – it fought in court to deprive 42 million Snap recipients of their grocery money. Thankfully, a federal judge ruled against the government and ordered that Snap payments proceed. On Monday, the administration said it would fund just half of recipients’ typical benefits. And 2.4 million people soon risk losing their benefits nonetheless, as the $186bn Snap cuts in Trump’s benighted budget bill begin taking effect.Katrina vanden Heuvel is editor and publishe...

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3 d. ago 'Put a face mask on' alert as health expert warns millions of people at risk

People, including children, are being encouraged to take precautions if they have a prevalent medical condition

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4 d. ago Banks can now lend £30,000 more to average mortgage borrower, says FCA boss

Chief executive Nikhil Rathi said the changes are ‘a risk worth taking, allowing more people the security that comes with home ownership’.

Economics

5 d. ago More young people developing 'old person disease' of the gut with increased risk of severe complications

While the researchers in the new study noted that the reasons behind the boom remain unclear, other studies have linked it to the Western diet.

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5 d. ago More young people developing 'old person disease' with increased risk of severe complications

While the researchers in the new study noted that the reasons behind the boom remain unclear, other studies have linked it to the Western diet.

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5 d. ago Walking 3,000 or more steps a day may slow progression of Alzheimer’s, study says

Scientists find even modest amounts of exercise appear to delay brain changes and cognitive decline in patientsEven modest amounts of daily exercise may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in older people who are at risk of developing the condition, researchers have said.People are often encouraged to clock up 10,000 steps a day as part of a healthy routine, but scientists found 3,000 steps or more appeared to delay the brain changes and cognitive decline that Alzheimer’s patients experience. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Voices: ‘It’s like the NHS would rather pay a hospital bill over a cheap jab’: Readers react to Covid vaccine cuts

Our community has criticised the government’s decision to restrict free Covid boosters, describing it as unfair, confusing, and short-sighted, and urged a review of eligibility to protect vulnerable people still at risk

Science

8 d. ago UK households risk £50k fine if Halloween pumpkins aren't disposed of correctly

People risk being fined between £400 and £1,000, or more, if they don't dispose of their pumpkins responsibly

Economics

1 week ago 500 years of Christmas tradition at risk as young people snub turkey for pizza and chips

Some young people have some decidedly radical ideas about what to eat on Christmas Day

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1 week ago NHS issue message to people who wear contact lenses or glasses

People have been warned they're at risk of having common eye conditions - and it's likely you have it if you're wearing glasses or contacts

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Older people risk getting 'shameful' scam messages over the winter

HMRC has issued a warning over the scam

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1 week ago North Sea oil and gas firm Petrofac files for administration putting 2,000 British jobs at risk 

A NORTH Sea oil and gas firm filed for administration yesterday, putting thousands of British jobs at risk.  Petrofac employs about 2,000 people at its UK base in Aberdeen, including 1,200 offshore employees and a further 800 training and operational roles.  The oil services group is tumbling into insolvency after a planned restructure collapsed last...

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1 week ago Men need twice as much exercise as women to lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers suggest ‘sex-specific strategies’ after analysis of cardiovascular health improvementsMen may need to exercise twice as much as women to achieve the same reduction in coronary heart disease risk, according to researchers, who say healthy living guidelines should take account of the sex differences.Scientists analysed physical activity records from more than 80,000 people and found that the risk of heart disease fell 30% in women who clocked up 250 minutes of exercise each week. In contrast, men needed to reach 530 minutes, or nearly nine hours, a week to see the same effect. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Winter illness alert as NHS says four groups most 'at risk' as cases rise

The NHS has issued an urgent warning to four groups of people who are at "higher risk" of a winter illness

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2 w. ago Aspirin warning as doctor says certain people at risk of brain and liver swelling

Dr Suraj Kukadia has issued an urgent warning over a popular painkiller as it could be dangerous to under 16s

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2 w. ago DVLA's three 'legal obligations' all UK motorists must follow

The DVLA has strict legal criteria in place to prevent people who could be a higher risk on the road from driving - and there are three main legal obligations that every UK driver needs to meet

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