12 h. ago Struggling with this simple task could be 'early warning sign' of stroke or dementia

Over 50s who struggle with this physical task could be at a higher risk of chronic disease, scientists warn

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2 d. ago Two hours 'doomscrolling' on their phone or tablet can double teenagers' risk of anxiety and quadruple the likelihood of depression

Teens who spend more than two hours a day scrolling on phones or tablets double their risk of developing anxiety and quadruple their chances of depression, say scientists.

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2 d. ago Eating at least five grams of butter a day can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Spread the news - butter might actually reduce your risk of heart disease, according to scientists.

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7 d. ago Scientists discover popular diet slashes dementia risk by a quarter

Scientists from Hawaii who analysed the dietary patterns of over 90,000 people over a decade found those who followed the diet the closet had a far lower risk of memory robbing dementia.

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1 week ago Scientists uncover 'important risk factor' for bowel cancer as cases surge in young people

The findings could improve understanding of the 'early origins' of bowel cancer, helping to prevent the deadly disease

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2 w. ago Scientists link skin cancer risk to the clothes you wear this summer

Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases – highest on record

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A new study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

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2 w. ago Scientists ‘slash risk of Alzheimer’s’ with medicine used to treat cold sores

Researchers made a surprising connection between certain viral diseases and Alzheimer’s

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2 w. ago Scientists ‘slash risk of Alzheimer’s’ with medicine used to treat herpes and chickenpox

Researchers made a surprising connection between certain viral diseases and Alzheimer’s

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4 w. ago Could just sitting around increase your Alzheimer’s risk. Scientists say yes

Alzheimer’s disease leads to the deaths of more than 120,000 Americans every year

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4 w. ago The new ‘simple’ tool which can spot heart disease risk 10 years early

Study lead Professor Jill Belch described the findings as a ‘very exciting and significant development’

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4 w. ago ‘Simple’ MRI scan can spot heart disease risk 10 years early, scientists say

Researchers said the discovery could save ‘vast numbers of lives’ by enabling pre-emptive treatment of the condition.

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4 w. ago Eating one trendy food during pregnancy may slash risk of food allergies, scientists say

Experts today, who labelled the findings 'encouraging', said it adds to a growing body of research exploring the link between maternal diet and allergies in infants.

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4 w. ago Bird flu in cats needs 'urgent surveillance' as scientists warn of pandemic risk

A major bird flu study points to risk of another pandemic after a spike of infections in cats

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