15 h. ago UKHSA warns of 5 foods with 'high risk' of deadly bacteria after rare infection kills 28

Health officials have urged those more vulnerable to the life-threatening infection to "avoid high-risk foods"

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16 h. ago Rare infection kills 28 people as health officials warn vulnerable groups

The bacteria can be life-threatening for those most at risk

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18 h. ago Urgent food recall issued for item with 'possible health risk' sold at Tesco and Morrisons

The Food Standards Agency has issued an urgent recall notice for packs of the food item

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20 h. ago TV doctor issues urgent warning over deadly infection that can strike in summer: 'It can be life

A BBC doctor is urging the public to look out for the warning signs of a deadly condition, that can strike all year round.

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22 h. ago A handful of a popular snack each day can increase chance of cancer and heart attack, major study finds

Additive-laden foods such as crisps and sweets have been vilified for decades over their supposed risks, with dozens of studies linking them to issues including type 2 diabetes.

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35 h. ago Popular food now linked to PARKINSON'S disease as doctors issue urgent warning

Eating a popular food may raise the risk of developing early signs of Parkinson's, a progressive movement disorder diagnosed in 90,000 Americans every year, according to a new study.

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66 h. ago Food lovers told daily helping of one product 'slashes heart attack risk'

A new study has shown that eating a moderate amount of cheese can actually be good for your heart and help to reduce your risk of stroke - but there are a few important things to note

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67 h. ago Eating this popular food just once a week could slash your risk of developing dementia

Dementia can be a distressing and debilitating condition, but a new study has suggested that increasing your intake of one particular food could help lower your risk.

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3 d. ago Top doctor reveals true risk of seed oils as he reveals foods that are even worse for your health

A leading functional medicine doctor has sensationally revealed how dangerous seed oils are to your health and the food item that poses a greater risk.

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6 d. ago Egg safety warning: Food poisoning risk as supermarket suppliers found to use fake best

Under UK law, 'Class A' eggs - the only grade supermarkets, shops and pubs can legally sell - must have a 'best before' date of no more than 28 days after they are laid.

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7 d. ago If you see these changes on tinned food, DON'T eat it: Expert warns ignoring these signs could be deadly

Deadly bacteria could be lurking in tinned pantry staples, from baked beans to soup, a food safety expert has warned.

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7 d. ago Horrifying symptoms of Brit tourists hit by outbreak at major attraction

Just weeks after the UKHSA put out a warning about the cryptosporidium parasite there's now been an outbreak in Wales, and people's trip to a petting farm could see them bed-ridden for weeks

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9 d. ago Farm tax is risk to UK food security, says former foreign secretary

James Cleverly spoke after farmers parked two vintage tractors in London as part of a protest by Save British Farming against tax changes.

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1 week ago Warning baby food pouches 'more sugary than Coke' risk giving infants a sweet tooth for life

Research by the British Dental Association, BBC Panorama and Leeds University reveals what is really in those healthy-sounding baby food pouches

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1 week ago Cuts to food aid put more than 3 million malnourished people at risk in Ethiopia

The situation facing Ethiopia represents a “perfect storm of overlapping crises”, says the World Food Programme

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2 w. ago Axing two foods found to lower dementia risk in 'landmark' study

Changing your lifestyle can have an effect on your blood pressure which can impact brain health

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2 w. ago Shocking state of Britain’s waters revealed as bathing spots with potentially deadly bacteria double

Surge in coastlines, rivers and lakes with unsafe levels of E. coli and intestinal enterococci due to sewage spills

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2 w. ago UKHSA issues alert over taking antibiotics for 'common infections'

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning to the public over the use of antibiotics, stressing that Brits should not take them for certain common infections such as colds or flu

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2 w. ago Asda issues urgent product recall for popular food that may cause 'health risk' for customers

It comes after the company (pictured, file photo) realised the product might contain milk and sulphites - which were not declared on the packaging.

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2 w. ago Hospital urgently tracing anyone in contact with A&E patient with Mpox virus

Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is contacting around 30 patients and 20 members of staff who were in contact with a patient with Mpox, a rare viral infection

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