9 h. ago Alison Hammond's key to 11st weight loss as she says 'this had to stop'

This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has opened up about her staggering 11 stone weight loss, which was prompted by health concerns when she was diagnosed as pre-diabetic

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9 h. ago Scottish health board escalated to stage 4 alert as risk branded 'hugely concerning'

A health board in Scotland has been escalated to stage four - the second highest level of risk - with external consultants to be brought in.

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9 h. ago Rod Stewart reveals he’s on voice rest following previous health concerns

Singer will mark end of his large-scale touring career with ambitious performance run

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18 h. ago Sir Rod Stewart issues concerning health update as he leans on wife Penny in new snaps

Sir Rod Stewart was seen being supported by his wife Penny Lancaster as he shared a clear update on his health.

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38 h. ago Denise Welch reveals concerning health alert which sparked major transformation

EXCLUSIVE: Denise Welch has opened up about transforming her life and losing two stone following a concern which was flagged by a doctor after the actress suffered a fall

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62 h. ago Carl Frampton’s heartbreaking health admission, net worth, Barry McGuigan feud

Carl Frampton has enjoyed a stellar career in boxing, becoming the first Northern Irishman to have held world titles in multiple weight classes, but is concerned for his long-term health

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2 d. ago Toxic tofu? How plastic waste from the west fuels food factories in Indonesia

Tofu factory owners in Indonesia’s East Java feed their boilers with tonnes of foreign plastics each week to produce tofu sold in the regionPlastic waste from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, France, the US and Britain is being used to fuel tofu production in Indonesia, the Guardian has learned.Five factory owners in an industrial village in East Java, and one environmental organisation told the Guardian that imported plastic is burned daily to fuel furnaces in factories that produce tofu, prompting concern about serious health impacts. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Doctor shares signs smelly body odours could point to serious health concerns

Most of us experience body odour at some point, but some smells could be more telling than others.

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6 d. ago Carse Medical Practice patients receive detailed letter from NHS Tayside about GP service options being explored

A local health chief has written to every patient addressing concerns and explaining the options currently being explored to continue GP services in the Carse of Gowrie

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6 d. ago Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report

Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitationsPlastic producers have pushed “advanced recycling” as a salve to the plastic waste crisis despite knowing for years that it is not a technically or economically feasible solution, a new report argues.Advanced recycling, also known as chemical recycling, refers to a variety of processes used to break plastics into their constituent molecules. The industry has increasingly promoted these technologies, as public concern about the environmental and health effects of plastic pollution has grown. Yet the rollout of these technologies has been plagued by problems, according to a new analysis from the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), a fossil-fuel accountability advocacy group. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago People with coeliac disease can kiss beer drinkers without health concerns, study says

The study found that there were only tiny traces of gluten transferred through kissing

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8 d. ago Inside troubled Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson’s chaotic life as actor looks unrecognisable

Paul Anderson, best known for his role as the gangster Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders has sparked concern from friends and fans over his health and brushes with the law

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1 week ago ‘Laughable, if it weren’t so dangerous’: your responses to RFK Jr’s autism stance

After the US health secretary called for autistic people to be tracked, readers rebuked the idea that ASD is a tragedyWhen Robert F Kennedy Jr announced a major project to track the health of people with autism, autistic people and their friends and families reacted with shock and anger.They also expressed dismay and concern over the US health secretary’s incorrect and “weird” approach to autism spectrum disorder. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ozzy Osbourne, 76, insists he WILL perform at his final concert despite concerns about his ailing health

Ozzy Osbourne has insisted that he will perform at what is being billed at his final concert in July, despite concerns about his ailing health.

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1 week ago Animal sedative medetomidine is showing up in the US illegal drug supply, CDC says

Three new health reports detail growing concern about an animal sedative that’s showing up in the nation's illegal drug supply

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1 week ago ‘I’ll be there’: Ozzy Osbourne insists he will perform final concert amid health doubts

Exclusive: Black Sabbath frontman details training he is doing to ensure he is fit to play all-star reunion gig in JulyAmid concerns about his health, Ozzy Osbourne has insisted he will perform in July at what is being billed as his final concert, fronting the original lineup of Black Sabbath.Speaking along with his bandmates to the Guardian’s Alexis Petridis in an interview to be published on Friday, he said: “I’ll be there, and I’ll do the best I can. So all I can do is turn up.” Continue reading...

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1 week ago Sir David Attenborough's heartbreaking health concern as BBC legend turns 99

Sir David Attenborough's pal says he'll 'never retire' as the star made a sad admission about his life amid his 99th birthday next week.

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1 week ago Luke McCowan predicts Celtic trophy day tears and reveals special Rod Stewart gift after star turn against Rangers

The Hoops star capped off a remarkable personal journey from slopping out in a sports centre sauna to mopping up trophies

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1 week ago Workers may be unknowingly spreading 'deadly hospital superbugs' with common habit

Doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers could be unknowingly contributing to a major public health concern

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1 week ago Florida to become second state to ban fluoride in water, alarming experts

Following Utah, Florida passes DeSantis-backed bill to block flouride use, ignoring CDC guidance on child health risksFlorida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water despite concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.Florida lawmakers approved the bill Tuesday after Utah became the first state to pass a ban last month. The Republican-led states are following a push led by the US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who has railed against the mineral and set the gears of government in motion to stop community water fluoridation. Continue reading...

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