53 h. ago 'Major risk' of jihadist terror attack as West's enemies harness power of AI

A chilling intelligence report has warned the West must not switch focus from trying to beat off terror threats from groups like al-Qaeda and Islamic State

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55 h. ago Monthly symptom suffered by millions of women linked to huge increased heart attack and stroke risk

Swedish researchers found the increased risk after examining 22 years of health data from almost 100,000 women and the results could have implications for millions.

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5 d. ago The exact workout that can lower blood pressure as effectively as medication

High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems, affecting an estimated 1.28 billion adults. Left unmanaged, it raises the risk of various conditions, such as heart attack and stroke.

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5 d. ago Man left with swollen 'marshmallow face' and needing nappies after taking dangerous party drug that's become a 'rite of passage' for young people

Recreational use of a common party drug has surged in recent years, putting people at serious risk of heart attack, organ failure and bladder problems.

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1 week ago Manchester United can unleash dream attack with minimal risk with one more signing

United's front three could look very different next season

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1 week ago The grip secret: it could be the key to a long and healthy life – here’s how to improve yours

A weak grip goes hand in hand with higher risk of heart attack and stroke, and is linked to everything from diabetes and obesity to muscle loss. Here’s what to do about itAnyone who has ever dropped their phone in the toilet – and isn’t that all of us? – knows something about the importance of a good strong grip. We come into the world ready to grasp anything placed in our hands, and if we are lucky we leave it the same way. In between, grip lets us cling to our parents, hold our lovers, rock our babies. The morning I wrote this, before I was even dressed, it enabled me to strap on my watch, lock the kids out of the bathroom, wash my hands, insert my contact lenses, strip, shower, brush my teeth, take my medicine and check my phone. A few hours later, as I hung upside down on some gymnastics rings, it stopped me slipping off and cracking my head on the floor.But you know what? This just scratches the surface. Not only does grip help you work, play and pull your trousers on in the mo...

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2 w. ago Scientists claim drinking two cuppas a day slashes risk of heart attack and stroke

Boffs say drinking up to two cups of tea a day can help slash the risk of heart attacks and strokes – but there's a catch for those with sweet tooths.

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2 w. ago UK's safest places to live in case of nuclear attack – see full list of locations

The UK could be at risk of a nuclear attack following the US strikes on three sites in Iran - and experts have shared the safest places to live in the event of a catastrophe

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3 w. ago Do Israeli attacks on Iran risk nuclear contamination? Experts weigh in

Israel has said it is determined to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, while avoiding any nuclear disaster in the region

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3 w. ago One 10p food could help lower cholesterol levels and reduce risk of heart disease

Spirulina, an algae believed to be one of the oldest life forms on earth, is brimming with a number of health benefits linked to lowering cholesterol

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3 w. ago Top medics issue urgent warning over heart drug taken by millions

The twice-daily pill is given to people with acute coronary syndrome -a sudden reduction of blood to the heart-reducing the risk of deadly clots and strokes.

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3 w. ago Want to reduce your heart attack risk? Do this kind of exercise

A person has a heart attack every 40 seconds in the U.S.

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3 w. ago Cannabis users at twice the risk of dying from heart attack or stoke, study finds

But US experts say legalise it, discourage it and “treat it like tobacco” after global review of 200 million cannabis users

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