The importance of having regular eye tests will be in the spotlight this week during National Eye Health Week, along...
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Exposure to ‘forever chemicals’ can increase the risks for women of being diagnosed with ovarian and other cancers, a study has suggested.
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With concerns growing about the ‘Pirola’ variant of Covid-19, a teaching union has called for those with long Covid not to be forgotten.
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Fears crumbling concrete could generate ‘asbestos crisis’ in public buildings
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonThe political furore over crumbling concrete in schools and hospitals has led to fears that putting things right could in...
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People with heart failure are being left at risk of dying because of a 90-day “wait-and-see” policy on fitting implantable...
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The UK is facing 'a growing epidemic' of preventable cancers caused by smoking, drinking, obesity and sunburn.
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Dr Charles Levinson argues his case for the government to give private Covid-19 vaccinations the green light.
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The number of younger people, aged under 50, being diagnosed with cancer has risen by nearly 80% in the past...
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There were nearly 5,000 excess deaths during last winter because of people living in cold homes, MPs have been told....
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Heart attack drug less beneficial for people of Bangladeshi or Pakistani ancestry
by Nic Patonby Nic PatonA medication commonly prescribed to prevent heart attacks is much less likely to benefit people of Bangladeshi and Pakistani ancestry,...
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The NHS is rolling out a programme of targeted care for the estimated 140,000 people aged 18- to 39-years-old in...
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Blood clots in the brain or the lungs could explain why fatigue and ‘brain fog’ are so commonly reported as...
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The NHS has launched a drive to break down misunderstandings around breast cancer, in particular the idea that it is...
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Ultra-processed foodssignificantly raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, studies show.
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A rehabilitation medicine specialist has identified one of the more unusual symptoms of long Covid – a case where a...