13 h. ago Reducing exposure to arsenic in household essential slashes cancer and heart disease death by 50%

Lowering arsenic exposure is directly linked to lower risk of death from chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer, according to a long-term study

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2 d. ago Essential task will 'slash energy bills' before cold snap and its totally free

Experts from MyBuilder.com have shared essential cost-cutting tips to help families reduce their energy bills. Energy costs remain elevated as millions of British households switch on their heating to battle the dropping temperatures

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3 d. ago The hidden factor that is secretly hurting your heart, according to a cardiologist

Being a social butterfly could help your heart, according to a cardiologist. Heart disease can affect anyone and is the leading cause of death for men and women in America.

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5 d. ago The common ingredient that could support heart health or reduce cancer risk

Garlic has earned a reputation as a natural remedy with a surprising range of potential health benefits

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7 d. ago These are the surprising symptoms linked to eating too much salt as research suggests high levels can cause a string of serious conditions

For more than 20 years, we've been bombarded with ­public health messages to reduce our salt intake in order to slash the UK death toll from heart disease.

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1 week ago World’s loneliest elephant died of rare disease after decade of isolation in zoo following death of only friend

AN AUTOPSY report has revealed the cause of death of the world's loneliest elephant - who lived in isolation for over two decades at an Indian zoo. The 29-year-old elephant, named Shankar, is said to have died in September from the encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV). EMCV is a rare rodent-borne virus that can infect a range...

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1 week ago My heart sunk when doctors told me I had incurable cancer at 31 – I’d just blamed my symptoms on my job

WHEN his back began to play up, Roy Mugera assumed the pain was due to the physical demands of his job at the pub where he worked. But he would soon, and devastatingly, learn that what he thought was work-related back pain was incurable cancer. Roy's back pain began at the end of 2022. The...

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1 week ago Sam Vanderpump was ‘24 hours away from death’ following liver disease diagnosis

Made in Chelsea star Sam Vanderpump has revealed he was 24 hours away from death before being rushed to the hospital for treatment for liver disease.

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1 week ago Made In Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump 'was 24 hours from death' when he received devastating liver disease diagnosis after overlooking common symptom

The reality TV favourite, who joined the E4 series last year, took to the This Morning sofa to open up on his experience of being told he'd need to receive a liver transplant to save his life.

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3 w. ago Forget getting your 10,000 steps a day! One long walk better for heart health than short bursts, scientists discover

Building steady 15 minute walks into your day could help slash the risk of heart disease and even an early death, a study has suggested.

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3 w. ago Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you really need

Women who clocked up this number of steps a day reduced their chance of early death by 26%, according to a study

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3 w. ago Scientists say walking 10,000 steps is a myth. Here’s how many you need

Women who clocked up this number of steps a day reduced their chance of early death by 26%, according to a study

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3 w. ago Experts reveal how many steps women should walk to ‘cut risk of early death by 26%

Benchmarks such as needing to walk 10,000 steps every single day are wrong, researchers said

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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Women should start HRT 10 years before menopause, new study says

The results showed a 60% lower risk of developing breast cancer, having a heart attack, or having a stroke

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4 w. ago New study says women should take HRT for 10 years before menopause

Researchers found a 60% lower risk of developing breast cancer, having a heart attack, or having a stroke

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4 w. ago Not all fat is the same... where yours collects could signal an increased risk of an array of diseases

Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for a host of diseases like cancer and dementia, but researchers now say that where the body stores fat could be even more influential.

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last month The fall snack that helps shed pounds and promotes a good night’s sleep

Rich in fiber and zinc, it staves off harmful inflammation that can lead to cancer and heart disease

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