68 h. ago Urgent warning over deadly parasite that eats your organs sweeps Europe into US

Although it's transferred mostly through foxes, people with pets and vets are risk of catching the potentially deadly tapeworm which can cause fatal liver failure damage

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3 d. ago Unhealthy lifestyles and high cholesterol trigger boom in statin prescriptions to record 3.8 million

The cholesterol-lowering drug has been dished out to an extra 175,000 patients in the last six months alone after the NHS increased testing for those at risk of deadly heart conditions.

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5 d. ago Pregnant women being low in iron could increase risk of heart defects in babies

'Game changer' discovery sparks urgent trials to see if taking iron supplements could cut the risk of deadly congenital heart disease in newborns

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2 w. ago Major supermarket issues 'do not eat' warning for potatoes over deadly allergy risk

It is feared packs of the side dish may contain hidden traces of milk, which is not featured on the label and poses a risk to anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk.

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2 w. ago Study reveals potentially deadly risk of 'healthier' drinks like Diet Coke

Scientists found aspartame, a common artificial sweetener also found in products like Extra chewing gum, contributed to a worrying rise in diabetes risk.

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2 w. ago Which? says 'don't forget' to parents with young children in home over deadly risk

The consumer is urging parents to take preventative measures immediately

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3 w. ago Infectious disease expert warns Birmingham's bin strikes could turn DEADLY as the weather warms up

Birmingham has been plagued by ongoing bin strikes, causing streets to pile high with tons of rubbish and the problem could turn deadly as hot weather brings an increased risk of disease.

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