2 h. ago Facial symptom when you drink alcohol 'could mean you are at risk of cancer'

A medical professional has warned that people who experience a certain facial symptom when they drink alcohol could be at an 80-fold greater risk of cancer

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23 h. ago Stars are making ‘music’ that could explain where the cosmos came from, scientists say

The “music” of stars could help explain how galaxies form, according to scientists.

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25 h. ago Experts pinpoint exact amount of time you need to exercise to slash risk of cancer

Cramming exercise into just one or two days a week is enough to slash the risk of early death, a study suggests.

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27 h. ago Scientists reveal simple exercise trick to 'slash risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer'

Health experts have pinpointed the amount of exercise we should all be getting a week

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3 d. ago Butter has been linked to an early death. Here’s what to eat instead

Here’s what you should switch to instead

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3 d. ago Cancer cure hope as boffins research millions of 'cancer resistant' people in UK

Despite the fact that around 50 per cent of people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, not everyone at high risk develops the disease, and researchers want to know why

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5 d. ago Tesco in major health move with expanded range of particular type of wine

First it was low and no alcohol beers but now it seems Brits are getting the taste for lower strength wine, with sales doubling and supermarket giant Tesco launching five mid-strength wines last year

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6 d. ago Experts discover people with tattoos have DOUBLE the risk of deadly cancers

Danish and Finnish experts analyse data from thousands of twins and found those who had been inked up were at significantly higher risk of developing cancers.

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7 d. ago Doctor reveals surprising food that could spike your risk of ultra

The warning comes as experts battle to understand a disturbing rise in bowel cancers in under 50s in the UK and the US.

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9 d. ago Scientists find concerning link between chewing gum and cancer... and how to lower your risk

If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new study. These particles may pose a risk to your health.

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1 week ago Bomb disposal veterans face higher bladder cancer risk, study suggests

The findings in a small study is ‘significant enough to warrant urgent further investigation’, researchers said.

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1 week ago Type 2 diabetes increases risk of liver and pancreatic cancers, study shows

Chance of developing some of the most lethal tumours up to five times higher in women recently diagnosed with conditionPeople who develop type 2 diabetes face an increased risk of some of the most lethal cancers, including liver and pancreatic tumours, with the greatest rises in women, research suggests.The analysis of health records from 95,000 people found that the risk of pancreatic cancer was nearly twice as high, and the chance of developing liver cancer almost five times as high, in women recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Continue reading...

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1 week ago If you have a certain blood type, you're MORE likely to develop cancer, research suggests

A host of studies have suggested those with certain blood types are at increased risk of certain cancers, while others appear to offer a degree of protection against the disease.

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1 week ago 'I made the soup eaten by the world's longest living family every day

Reporter Lucy Marshall has shared her thoughts on the soup that doctor's say can lower cholesterol, help with weight and lower cancer risk

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2 w. ago I'm a colon cancer doctor. Here's why cases are soaring in young people, the subtle warning signs... and diet tips to slash your risk

Early-onset colorectal cancer is surging in the US and across the globe. Here, Dr David Liska's comprehensive guide reveals everything you need to know.

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2 w. ago Three popular foods eaten every day may cut bowel cancer risk

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK with 44,000 people diagnosed with the disease every year

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2 w. ago I'm the scientist who found Red Dye No.3 was bad for kids... here's why my work overstated the risk

Dr Joseph Borzelleca, 94, who studied the dye in 1987, said his work on male rats did not show that the dye raised the risk of someone developing cancer.

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2 w. ago Giving blood could have surprising health benefits – and even prevent cancer

Scientists have found giving blood can help the body produce healthier cells and even reduce the risk of blood cancer

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2 w. ago Easy diet change at 70 'adds 6 years to life' and 'lowers dementia risk'

Dr Federica Amati, a nutritional scientist, appeared on Davina McCall's Begin Again podcast and explained how the risk of getting dementia can be lowered by changing what you eat

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2 w. ago Scientists link 'poor diet' to higher risk of surprising cancer in new research

Lifestyle choices can severely impact our risk of cancer development, even ones that may not seem diet related

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