6 h. ago Experts flag new agonising risk of most popular contraceptive

Millions of women may be at higher risk of agonising infections that could cause infertility or life-threatening pregnancy complications, experts have revealed today.

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7 h. ago Experts reveal EXACTLY how many drinks you can have per year before significantly raising your breast cancer risk

While no amount of alcohol is considered safe when it comes to cancer risk, experts have pinpointed the number of tipples where it becomes significant.

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27 h. ago Doctor explains health risk of drinking too much water that can be dangerous

A doctor has taken to TikTok to explain why some people may find that the more water they drink, the thirstier they become - and it could be a dangerous cycle to get into

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31 h. ago Watchdog warns of food safety risk of imported Dubai chocolate

The Food Standards Agency said it had identified a number of products that posed a health risk to consumers with allergies

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37 h. ago Exactly where will get 30C today before six areas face thunderstorms

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year

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38 h. ago Daily snack boosts the health of people at greater risk of heart disease and strokes

According to Heart UK, one in every four adults in the UK has metabolic syndrome, but scientists believe a daily snack may help

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51 h. ago Do you know about the UTI risk in warm weather? Pharmacist shares seven key signs of painful infection

It is estimated that over half of all women in the UK will have at least one UTI in their lifetime 🚽

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59 h. ago Now contraceptive pill taken by millions is linked to brain tumours

French researchers analysed data from over 8,000 women who had surgery for this form of tumour and compared this to the contraceptive they had been taking.

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63 h. ago Weather maps show UK could face hottest day of year so far with temperatures above Ibiza

The UK Health Security Agency has issued its first yellow heat-health alert of the year, running from 9pm Thursday to 8am Sunday, as Brits brace for the hottest day of the year so far

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3 d. ago Trendy designer Cavapoos are most at risk of embarrassing health problem, vets warn

Recently, Cavapoos have become all the rage. But they're the breed most likely to suffer from a troublesome health condition - and it's bad news for owners who have cream carpets.

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3 d. ago Major health alert issued as Brits set to bask in scorching temperatures this weekend

A yellow heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency as the Met Office predicts scorching temperatures reaching 30C this weekend

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3 d. ago Met Office issues verdict on hottest day this week as UK temperatures soar to 30C

A mixed bag of weather is heading to the UK this week

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3 d. ago Heat health alert and thunderstorms warnings issued for London as temperatures to soar

Heat health alert and thunderstorms warnings issued for London as temperatures to soar  London Evening Standard

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3 d. ago UKHSA issues heat alert with 'risk to health' as temperatures soar to 30C

Health officials have issued their first heat-health alert of the year as temperatures climb

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3 d. ago Yellow heat health alert issued as Brits warned 'take precautions' to stay safe

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4 d. ago Brits to become sleep zombies with 27C heat, thunder and 'intense' rain, warn Met Office

UK weather to warm up - roasting Brits as temperatures soar, with the South East and central England potentially reaching 27C on Wednesday and Thursday and then 29C on Friday

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4 d. ago Health snacks loved by young people shockingly linked to risk of sudden strokes, heart attacks

Researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder, made the discovery after exposing human cells to the sweetener in the lab.

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4 d. ago Met Office says UK temperatures to soar this week but warns of 'intense rain' and thunderstorms

The deluge is expected to hit after a drier start to the week

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4 d. ago More testing needed for genetic cancer risk as too many women ‘missed,’ experts say

A rare hereditary condition can elevate the risk of several kinds of cancer

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5 d. ago How high is your risk of dementia? It may depend on where you live

Previous research has shown living in rural areas is associated with an increased risk for the brain disorder

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