18 h. ago JPMorgan now predicts a 60 percent chance of a recession this year as Trump’s tariffs rock stock market

The Dow Jones fell 1,000 points at opening on Friday as investors reels from Trump’s tariff announcement

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24 h. ago Endometriosis: Trauma and genetics may increase risk of chronic condition

Growing evidence suggests mental health may contribute to an increased risk on endometriosis. Dora Koller and Renato Polimanti reports

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49 h. ago Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by 20% as new study makes 'striking finding'

The new research is a huge step towards preventive treatment for dementia.

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69 h. ago UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts risk of dementia, study suggests

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

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2 d. ago UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts dementia risk by 13%, study suggests

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

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2 d. ago Poor sleep quality could 'increase the risk' of Alzheimer's, new study shows

A link has been found between neuroactivity during sleep and brain atrophy in areas vulnerable to the degenerative disease.

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3 d. ago Met Office issues amber wildfire warning for most of Scotland due to warm weather

An amber wildfire warning has been issued by the Met Office for most of the UK on Tuesday, as dry and warm weather in recent weeks has increased the risk of blazes

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3 d. ago Scientists warn virus that poses 'serious global threat' could become next pandemic

The mpox virus poses an "ever-increasing" epidemic and pandemic risk, British scientists warn

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3 d. ago Sophie visits dementia research lab founded by F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart

Sophie toured the Dyson RAD Dementia Research Acceleration Project Lab in Edinburgh.

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4 d. ago Sophie visits dementia research laboratory founded by F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart

Sophie toured the Dyson RAD Dementia Research Acceleration Project Lab in Edinburgh.

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4 d. ago Medication taken by one in seven people in the UK massively increases risk of sudden cardiac death, study suggests

Danish experts found patients taking the commonly prescribed medications for between one to five years had a 50 per cent higher risk of dying from an unexpected heart issue.

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4 d. ago Top US medic's urgent warning on medication taken by MILLIONS, as fears grow the tablets dramatically increase dementia risk

In a recent post that has been viewed more than three million times, Dr Amy Shah implored her followers not to use hugely popular products.

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7 d. ago Brutal string of winter storms in 2022 was due to polar vortex, scientists reveal

This discovery could help forecasters understand when there is an increased risk of storm clusters

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8 d. ago Drivers are being urged to put tea bags in their car to avoid £2,500 fine

Motorists across the UK are being urged to put teabags in their car to avoid being fined up to £2,500 and an increased risk of accidents during the colder months

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8 d. ago Scientists reveal cause of deadly storms which battered UK in space of a week

Researchers says the finding could help forecasters identify any increased risk of storm clusters up to a month before they happen.

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9 d. ago Doctors sound alarm over the risky sex act now linked to heart disease

Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) patients may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease and coronary artery disease, a study suggests.

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9 d. ago Losing weight 'increases the risk of early death' says professor in BMI message

Losing weight is often viewed as the best way to improve health and longevity, but this may not always be the case, according to an expert who has conducted research in the area

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1 week ago Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with conditionPeople who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumours, with the greatest rises in women, research suggests.The analysis of health records from 95,000 people found that the risk of pancreatic cancer was nearly twice as high, and the chance of developing liver cancer almost five times as high, in women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago If you have a certain blood type, you're MORE likely to develop cancer, research suggests

A host of studies have suggested those with certain blood types are at increased risk of certain cancers, while others appear to offer a degree of protection against the disease.

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2 w. ago As Oklahoma reels from deadly wildfires, authorities warn of fresh fire threat

With Oklahomans still reeling from deadly wildfires that whipped across the state and destroyed hundreds of homes in recent days, officials in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico are warning of an increased risk of fire danger on Tuesday

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