67 h. ago The 3 red flag signs of killer diabetes you might spot at Christmas – and how to slash your risk

CHRISTMAS can be a hectic time, with the pressure to buy gifts, cook large meals, and travel to see family. But like any time of year, it's important to recognise any issues with your health. With an estimated 5.6million people living with diabetes in the UK, and cases continuing to rise, a doctor has warned...

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3 d. ago The everyday lifestyle tweaks that could slash your risk of dementia IN HALF

What these minor habits have in common is simple: build them into your regular daily routines and they could each chip away at your risk of developing the nation's biggest killer

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3 d. ago Five common types of medication you shouldn’t have with coffee

While your morning brew might feel harmless, it can interact with certain medicines to reduce effectiveness or increase side effects

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4 d. ago Keeping up this one nightly habit could help lower your blood pressure, according to experts

Nearly half of American adults are living with high blood pressure, putting them at risk for heart attacks and stroke

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5 d. ago Megan Markle's family give health update on dad as he remains in intensive care

Thomas Markle has suffered two heart attacks and a stroke in recent years, and has undergone a three-hour operation after being taken into intensive care

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5 d. ago Chris Whitty outlines how to avoid illness this Christmas in ‘crucial fortnight’

England's Chief Medial Officer Sir Chris Whitty issues advice to over-65s about how to avoid infections, which he says can increase the risk of heart attacks, stroke and even dementia

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6 d. ago Cut down blood pressure, inflammation and cholesterol with this one drink every day

A daily glass of this tipple has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease.

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8 d. ago Having a 'beer belly' increases risk for deadly diseases more than overall body weight, study suggests

A high waist-to-hip ratio is a stronger predictor than overall obesity, and German radiologists have linked it to structural changes to the heart.

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9 d. ago 'Essential' step to take as microplastics linked to heart disease risk

A warning has been issued

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1 week ago Five MILLION Britons now living with high blood pressure as fight to tackle 'silent killer' has plateaued, alarming research suggests

Hypertension, as it is known medically, affects a third of adults and dramatically raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and even dementia.

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1 week ago Glass of one drink a day cuts cholesterol, inflammation and blood pressure

Multiple studies and new research have linked it to a reduction in the risk of heart disease

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1 week ago NHS surgeon urges public not to ignore key symptoms of deadly pancreatic cancer

Dubbed the 'silent killer' due to its subtle symptoms, pancreatic cancer kills around 100,000 people in the UK every year.

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2 w. ago Study highlights the simple dinnertime swap that can slash the risk of developing gallbladder cancer... but it's not good news for red meat lovers

Replacing just one portion of red meat for beans or pulses a week could help ward off potentially deadly gallbladder cancer , a new study has suggested.

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2 w. ago Slash spending or risk bond market mayhem: Reeves warned lack of credible plan will spook investors

Fears are mounting Chancellor will rely on an array of tax rises rather than controls on public expenditure to make her numbers add up.

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2 w. ago Don't ignore two warning signs of 'silent killer' that appear on the face

High cholesterol is often symptomless, but there are some signs that can appear on the face

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2 w. ago This food could boost heart health without any other changes needed, experts say

Adding this food to your diet could lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research

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2 w. ago Slash your cholesterol by a third in just a month... hundreds of thousands are on a new diet that's transforming lives. Here are the exact foods you need to avoid a life on statins: MEIKE LEONARD

High cholesterol causes a sticky form of fat to build up in the arteries, blocking blood flow. Left untreated, it can raise the risk of a heart attack, stroke and even dementia.

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2 w. ago Urgent UK official warning issued over 'odourless' silent killer in our homes

Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas that is typically produced during incomplete combustion when something burns

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2 w. ago BBC Morning Live doctor's verdict on colchicine to reduce stroke risk

Colchicine is a medicine that is commonly used to treat gout, but recent studies have suggested that it could also help to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in some people

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2 w. ago BBC doctor's verdict on colchicine amid claims it could lower risk of heart attack and stroke

Colchicine, a medicine commonly used to treat gout, has shown promising signs at lowering heart attack risk

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