4 h. ago Major deadly virus outbreak in several countries as urgent spread warning issued

The World Health Organization has warned that the crisis is 'very high risk' and could spread further without urgent action, but has yet to issue travel restrictions

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5 h. ago Common heart drug taken by millions could raise risk of death for certain group, shock research finds

The daily tablets, which can trigger fatigue, nausea and even sexual dysfunction, are offered to the majority of patients who suffer a heart attack.

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20 h. ago Urgent recall for supplement after company claims employee swapped pills for erectile dysfunction drugs

The FDA issued the alert after testing revealed that the supplement was laced with a prescription-only erectile dysfunction drug.

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20 h. ago Vaping increases risk of stroke by a third in urgent warning to young people

The Mirror attended Europe’s biggest heart conference and heard from scientists who revealed what actually happens to your body when you vape - and it's not good news

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25 h. ago Experts pinpoint simple mindset switch which can reduce your chances of developing dementia

US researchers have found having a sense of purpose can lower your risk of developing dementia.

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25 h. ago Why your height can kill you: Experts reveal link between stature and risk of deadly heart disease

Short people are more likely to develop coronary heart disease-and their risk of suffering from a stroke is higher, too.

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43 h. ago The drug that costs less than 4p a day which could lower chance of heart attack and strokes more than aspirin

A major new review found switching to a different thinner named clopidogrel reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke or death by an additional 14 per cent.

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51 h. ago The simple foods which could drastically cut your risk of dying early

A new study shows that increasing your potassium intake can reduce the risk of heart disease by 24%

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61 h. ago Hormone replacement therapy 'can raise the risk of hearing loss by 25 per cent', study of 200,000 women finds

It has been hailed as a lifesaver for women going through the menopause. But hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being linked to an increased risk of hearing loss.

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3 d. ago Eating these simple foods could drastically cut your risk of death, new study shows

A new study shows that increasing your potassium intake can reduce the risk of heart disease by 24%

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3 d. ago Diet rich in these three fridge staples slashes risk of heart failure and death, say experts

A diet rich in bananas, avocados and spinach can slash the risk of heart failure and death by almost a quarter, a study suggests.

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3 d. ago Eating bananas could cut risk of heart failure and death, new study shows

Scientists say eating a high-potassium diet including foods such as bananas, spinach and baked potatoes could boost heart health and slash the risk of heart failure

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3 d. ago New study finds majority of older adults with autism are undiagnosed

A new study from King's College London has found that the majority of people aged over 40 with autism are undiagnosed, and are at risk of a range of mental and physical health problems

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4 d. ago Trump faces health alarm as expert warns untreated leg condition could risk amputation

Donald Trump's swollen legs and feet have been a talking point for months - with a US expert speaking out on the severity of the chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis

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4 d. ago Asda issues urgent product recall and warns these four popular items must be returned

Four products that could affect the safety of consumers are being recalled by Asda

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5 d. ago Malawi set to run out of TB drugs in a month after US, UK and others cut aid

Gains in cutting deaths from tuberculosis at risk as health officials warn clinics forced to ration drugs and testingMalawi is facing a critical shortage of tuberculosis drugs, with health officials warning that stocks will run out by the end of September.It comes just months after the World Health Organization (WHO) revealed that the country had successfully reduced tuberculosis (TB) cases by 40% over the past decade. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago The unlikely alliance pressing Trump to regulate Pfas on US farms: ‘This is a basic human right’

A group of farmers, bikers, truckers and scientists from the political left and right are working to bring attention to the health risks of using toxic sludge as fertilizerAn unlikely alliance of farmers, bikers, truckers, a detective and scientists from across the political spectrum are working to pressure the Trump administration and Republican leadership to rein in the use of toxic sewage sludge as fertilizer on the nation’s farmland.Sludge often teems with Pfas, or “forever chemicals”, which present a health risk to farmers and the public, and have destroyed farms and contaminated water across the country. The issue has touched the groups’ lives in different ways, highlighting its broad risks to health. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Major health and beauty chain facing collapse with 18 Scots stores at risk

The beloved retailer has been on a stalwart on the high street for the past 55 years.

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6 d. ago Cancer timebomb: One Briton will be diagnosed every two minutes by 2040

The analysis shows the most common cancers - breast, prostate and lung - will hit unprecedented levels, while more than 63,000 cases are predicted in children and young people.

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6 d. ago Experts issue warning as up to 53million Americans lead lifestyle that can raise risk of birth defects

New research suggests up to 44 million American women have at least one health risk, such as obesity or poor nutrition, that could increase the chance of serious birth defects.

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