25 h. ago Smoking, drinking too much and being overweight ‘puts one in 50 adults in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Research finds about 1 million people are living with ‘triple threat’ that increases risk of diseases such as cancer or diabetesOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England is at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases dying as much as 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’

Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctorOne in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight. Continue reading...

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69 h. ago Doctors and moms say these babies in Gaza may die without more formula. They blame Israel's blockade

The Gaza Health Ministry says hundreds of premature babies are at risk of death from starvation across the war-battered Gaza Strip

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3 d. ago The common sleep problem that TRIPLES the risk of dying early

Children and adults with the problem also showed faster biological ageing, which accounted for approximately 40 per cent of the explanation for the increased risk of early death.

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5 d. ago 'Stop driving' warning issued to owners of two car models over 'potentially dangerous' fault

Over 250,000 drivers could be at risk of serious injury or death

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6 d. ago Study pinpoints exact number of coffees per day that can cut the risk of sudden cardiac death

The findings, from the US study of more than 46,000 people, add to the growing body of evidence highlighting the drink's health benefits.

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7 d. ago Doctors issue warning as common sleep habit is linked to risk of early death in major study

We have all been warned about the dangers of not getting enough sleep, but getting too much sleep can also put our brain health at risk, new research shows.

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7 d. ago Top GP reveals the massively popular supplement he would never take... because increases risk of death

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8 d. ago Amber heat warnings 45C with 'risk of death' issued across these parts of England

Four day alert issued amid serious health concerns as temperatures soaring

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9 d. ago How to stay safe in a heatwave as 'risk of death' amber health alert issued ahead of 33C hot spell

Health experts have issued advice on how to stay safe in extreme heat as amber heat-health alerts have been issued across England

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9 d. ago UK weather LIVE as 'risk of death' amber heat warning issued for whole of England

A more severe heat alert was issued on Thursday morning

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1 week ago DAVID AVERRE answers the five big questions surrounding the Iran Israel war

The world is watching in horror as Israel and Iran continue to exchange brutal strikes as the death toll rises and the risk of all-out war grows by the hour.

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3 w. ago Common prescription drug taken by millions 'slashes risk of death' from sepsis

A common cholesterol drug could hold promise in the treatment of sepsis, new research suggests

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Experts from the University of Leeds, who led the trial, said taking the supplement for four months was found to vastly improve heart health and hope it can one day be prescribed to protect patients.

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The findings add to research suggesting that diet may also influence cancer outcomes after treatment

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