7 h. ago The common sleep habit that increases risk of dozens of deadly conditions... including dementia and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that a common sleep disorder affecting over 70 million Americans, increases dementia risk by 40 percent equivalent to aging the brain by an additional 3.5 years.

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17 h. ago Heart disease risk in 50s could be predicted from seven years old

Checking children’s blood pressure at age seven could predict potentially fatal medical events decades in the future

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56 h. ago Candle warning as health expert says they can cause cancer, heart disease, and dementia

Candles could present a number of dangers

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61 h. ago October candle warning with risk of cancer, heart disease and dementia

A doctor has warned of the risk while safety experts have highlighted the dangerous numbers

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4 d. ago Kobbie Mainoo sets strict Man United deadline as transfer condition laid out

Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo was linked with a move away from Old Trafford throughout the summer transfer window and his future remains up in the air under Ruben Amorim

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4 d. ago Warning to anyone who uses phone while on toilet as study uncovers hidden danger

Taking a phone into the loo is an increasingly-common habit – but it carries the risk of an unpleasant and embarrassing health condition, according to a new medical study

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7 d. ago Children should have their blood pressure monitored from the age of 7 to prevent fatal midlife heart disease, experts say

Children should be screened for high blood pressure to prevent fatal midlife heart disease, experts have said.

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7 d. ago From brain shrinkage to liver scarring: shocking damage booze causes in the body

The health damage caused by any alcohol consumption-even below the daily recommended guidelines-is well-known, ranging from heart disease, kidney failure and even cancer .

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7 d. ago Neurologist warns common sleep habit can ‘harm’ the brain and raise dementia risk

This habit is "literally messing with your brain's wiring," he warned

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8 d. ago Warning as heart disease risk elevated by '72%' among people with this condition

Extensive research has documented a link between mental health conditions and higher CVD risks

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9 d. ago As summers grow deadlier, here's what to know about utility shutoffs

As the cost of electricity outpaces inflation, consumer advocates are sounding alarms about the risks to low-income people who can't afford consistent air conditioning in deadly heat

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1 week ago Dirty habit puts millions at risk of hidden pancreatic cancer

This dirty habit could dramatically increase your risk of developing one of the world's deadliest cancers, new research has revealed.

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1 week ago 'I got deadly sepsis breastfeeding my baby Charli,' says Capital FM's Aimee Vivian

Capital FM star Aimee Vivian developed the condition mastitis while breastfeeding which led to deadly sepsis

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1 week ago I’m a gastroenterologist. This is the hidden health danger of scrolling on the toilet

A new study has found the habit may increase your risk of developing haemorrhoids by up to 46 per cent

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1 week ago ‘I thought I had a winter bug, but deadly condition left me with all my limbs amputated’

Medical student Lily McGarry, 23, said she nearly died after her condition worsened rapidly - and is now warning others

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1 week ago Seven signs of dangerous condition millions have but third haven't heard of

Caught early you can reverse the condition before it becomes deadly

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1 week ago Brits told to eat common fruit before bed to help you sleep better

What we eat coming up to bedtime can really affect the quality of the rest we have. Most of us know that too much sugar or caffeine before bed can make it hard to sleep but how about certain foods

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1 week ago What is heart disease? Signs and symptoms as study finds blood thinner to be helpful drug

These findings are likely to impact the medications doctors prescribe to their patients

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1 week ago The unique health problems that autistic people face as they age

Menopause, depression and heart disease all hit autistic people differently

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1 week ago Blood thinner better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks, study finds

Findings from a new study challenge the long-established recommendation of using aspirin to prevent heart attacks for patients with coronary artery disease

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