6 h. ago Scientists connect these six modifiable risk factors to almost half of all cancer deaths

Avoidable cancers are a quieter crisis that has been gathering force for decades

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9 h. ago Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation findsPeople are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago Charity boss warns against 'dismissing' workplace burnout: 'It's an early warning sign to something happening'

Britain's 'never complain, never explain' motto is stopping employees from speaking up about their mental health, increasing the risk of more serious health issues, experts have warned.

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3 d. ago I'm a food scientist... these seemingly healthy products actually pose a serious risk to your health

A food scientist has revealed the popular foods she avoids consuming due to the hidden dangers associated with them.

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3 d. ago Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy party platters: halloumi with pineapple salsa and za’atar carrots with labneh | Quick and easy

Your bring-along to a New Year’s shindig could be this grilled halloumi with punchy sweet-and-sour salsa, or easy za’atar roast carrots with labneh and pistachioThis hot halloumi platter is such a crowdpleaser that it’s worth making with two blocks of halloumi, even for a smaller group. I like to include this as part of a spread of mixed hot and cold dishes – a jolly, festive update on cheese and pineapple on a stick (which is admittedly hard to improve on). Then, a high-impact, low-effort dish: za’atar roast carrots with labneh and pistachio. On a whim, I hung a carton’s worth of plain yoghurt in muslin for labneh the other week, and now I can’t stop – it takes just 30 minutes for a soft-set, which is what you want here (for a firmer set, leave it to hang for an hour). Continue reading...

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4 d. ago From dodgy home testing kits to advice on social media and chatbots, Britons are risking malnourishment and eating disorders by self

Dodgy at-home testing kits and unscientific symptom-checkers on social media are leading people to experiment with diets that cut out the likes of gluten or dairy, top nutritionists have cautioned.

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4 d. ago Cheese balls are a retro party classic. Here’s how to make them

Cheese balls might seem cliché, but they can be a hit at any gathering

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4 d. ago Experts pinpoint the perfect amount of exercise AND sleep to reduce the risk of illness and early death

A study by Australian researchers has revealed the right amount of sleep to optimise daily step count, to help stave off illness and an early death.

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4 d. ago Cold weather drives risk of 3 deadly health conditions as UKHSA issues amber alert

Cold health alerts have been issued across England as temperatures drop

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4 d. ago 'Cold weather health alert' warning map shows where Brits most at risk

Health agency bosses have warned elderly people as well as vulnerable young adults are at risk amid the cold spell with officials warning of impacts on health services

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4 d. ago New Year’s Eve for people who can’t be bothered: How to ring in 2026 without leaving the sofa

From freezer-to-table party food and polished home pours to playlists, games and panic-buy booze stops, this is a refined guide to a quiet night done properly

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4 d. ago Tesco announces free fruit for next two weeks for certain shoppers

The retailer announced its popular scheme will be making a return to stores across the UK from the end of December

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5 d. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Lung cancer warning for foods which make up ‘half the average diet’ after new study

A study linked ultra-processed foods to 32 harmful health effects including a higher risk of heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, adverse mental health and early death

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7 d. ago Urgent 'do not eat' warnings issued for cakes, mince pies and fish

The Food Standards Agency has issued several food and allergy alerts over the past week, with shoppers warned not to eat a range of food items. Here's what you need to know.

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7 d. ago GP issues health warning for people who eat apples, plums, or cherries

The doctor shared advice for people who experience unpleasant symptoms after eating fruit

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8 d. ago Christmas dinner ruined by 'rancid' Tesco turkeys as shoppers blast 'manky' smell

A shopper who bought a Christmas turkey, within date, complained of a strong smell that wouldn't disappear

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8 d. ago ‘Do not eat’ warning issued for pistachio dessert due to Salmonella risk

The product has been recalled due to the risk of Salmonella

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8 d. ago Tesco shoppers say Christmas dinner is 'ruined' as 'rancid' turkeys get binned

Several families have complained on social media that their festive feasts were spoiled by the supermarket's turkeys

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8 d. ago 'Do not eat' warning as one in five to suffer bowel problems today

A doctor has issued a health warning to anyone planning on enjoying a traditional Christmas dinner

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