18 h. ago Going vegan or veggie could slash risk of four top cancer killers by up to 25 per cent, experts discover

A US-based study has revealed plant-based diets can slash the risk of cancers 'by up to a quarter'.

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19 h. ago Why being a vegetarian can cut your risk of cancer by up to 25%

A mass study in the US has found that vegetarian and vegan diets can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers

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39 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

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42 h. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

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43 h. ago RFK Jr has slashed vaccine research. You need to know how perilous that is for the world | Devi Sridhar

The avian flu virus is now just one mutation away from easier transmission among humans. Donald Trump’s health chief is a grave risk to world healthProf Devi Sridhar is chair of global public health at the University of EdinburghYou’d be hard-pressed to find many public health experts who have positive things to say about Donald Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States. Alongside his numerous policy failures, one Cornell University study found that he was the biggest source of Covid-19 misinformation. But if there’s one redeeming feature to Trump’s pandemic record, it has to be his leadership on Operation Warp Speed – a massive, government-funded initiative that played a pivotal role in fast-tracking Covid-19 vaccines.“Operation Warp Speed stands as one of the most remarkable scientific and humanitarian achievements of the past half-century,” the former US surgeon general Jerome Adams said. It directed billions of dollars into vaccine development and manufactur...

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58 h. ago Popular breakfast option linked to higher risk of cancer... and it's not bacon or sausages

This breakfast staple often contains artificial additives, preservatives, and colorings, which are far from the ingredients you'd find at home.

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67 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for popular snack due to ‘health risk’

The product can be brought back to stores for a full refund, the retailer has confirmed

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69 h. ago The ludicrous health claims celebrities WISH they could RETRACT

Experts have long warned that celeb health endorsements can pose a risk to wellbeing. Surveys also suggest just 2 per cent of health content online is correct.

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2 d. ago Heatwave health alert issued to large part of population with 'staying indoors warning'

As the temperatures rises again, experts are warning of a health risk posed to those staying inside too often throughout the year, with many suffering from a significant deficiency they're unaware of

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3 d. ago Using an air purifier at home may slash the risk of heart attacks

Studies have long linked air pollution to cardiovascular disease, with those most at risk tending to live near busy roads

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3 d. ago Chances of a stroke before age 50 may be higher in women who have had high

High-risk complications during pregnancy is relatively uncommon in the UK - affecting just up to 10 per cent.

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3 d. ago Urgent recall after popular supermarket pies taken off shelves over 'health risk'

A recall has been issued for a popular food product over fears it poses an allergens risk. The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning in relation to a pack of mini pies

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4 d. ago Sleep expert's warning over 'potentially serious' condition that often goes undiagnosed

It affects millions of people in the UK, and can increase the risk of serious health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes

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4 d. ago Everyone who owns an air fryer urged to check it now for 'health risk' inside

Home experts have warned that the problem can have 'severe' health implications if it's left to fester in your air fryer

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4 d. ago The vaccine that could lower the risk of dementia by 20 per cent

A new study could change the way we understand and treat dementia and other degenerative disorders of the brain

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4 d. ago Health chiefs sound alarm over deadly thunderstorm asthma which has killed at least 10: 'EVERYONE is at risk'

A leading government health body has issued a warning related to an increasingly common reaction to thunderstorms-life-threatening asthma attacks.

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4 d. ago The easy food swaps you should make today to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes

People who eat French fries three times a week face a 20 per cent greater risk of developing diabetes

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5 d. ago Germ expert explains exactly how often you should wash your bedding

Many of us think our bed's clean - but beneath the sheets, there's a hidden mix of bacteria, fungi and dust mites that could be putting your health at risk an expert warns

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6 d. ago Pill that costs just pennies a day linked to decreased risk of dementia, study suggests

Doctors are exploring an old, affordable diabetes drug as a possible way to help prevent dementia using real-world data from millions of patients.

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6 d. ago Just three servings of family favourite side dish a week could trigger deadly type 2 diabetes

Scientists who tracked the diets of more than 200,000 adults found a 20 per cent higher risk among those tucking into three weekly servings.

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