Statins may lower dementia risk by up to 15% in study
Taking statins could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 15%, according to the largest study of its kind, presented at the world’s biggest heart conference in Munich.
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Sudan's El Obeid faces dire humanitarian crisis as displaced pour in
Humanitarian conditions in Sudan's El Obeid and its camps are deteriorating, with over 15,000 families arriving since mid-July, joining 200,000+ who fled there earlier this year.
35p Vinegar Stops Flies and Maggots in Bins, Expert Says
Distilled white vinegar, available for 35p at Tesco, disrupts flies' ability to find food and kills maggots on contact, per pest control experts.
Terminally ill Wigan teacher backs assisted dying bill
Brian Griffin, 74, from Bryn, who is terminally ill with myeloma, has backed the assisted dying bill ahead of its second reading on September 11, urging MPs to pass it.
Thyroid tablets recalled over superpotency health risks
Vitruvias Therapeutics recalls one lot of Thyroid Tablets USP 30 mg over superpotency fears, which could cause hyperthyroidism with symptoms like weight loss and chest pain.
Freshers: What to know about spiking in all its forms
Spiking can happen through drinks, needles, vapes or food. Experts advise students on signs, staying safe and acting quickly during Freshers' Week.
Dr Amir Khan's 5 life changes to slash dementia risk
TV doctor Amir Khan shares five lifestyle changes from a 2024 Lancet review that could reduce dementia risk by about 45%, including exercise, heart health, hearing, brain engagement and head protection.
Creamfields MDMA pill warning after dangerous levels found
Creamfields has issued a pill safety alert after an onsite lab found pills containing dangerous levels of MDMA, with some attendees feeling very unwell.
7 Health Signs That Show You're Officially Getting Older
Dr Babak Ashrafi, GP at Superdrug Online Doctor, reveals seven subtle signs of ageing, from sleep changes and rising blood pressure to longer recovery times after exercise.
Nepal Floods: Missing Patients Found Dead in Hospital
At least 12 patients missing after severe flooding in a Kathmandu hospital have been found dead, as the death toll from Nepal's monsoon floods continues to rise.
Mother told she was 'allergic to weather' had leukaemia
Virginie Alba battled for four years after medics failed to spot chronic myeloid leukaemia because she was not given a simple blood test. She is now sharing her story with Leukaemia UK.
6 unexpected foods that can carry Salmonella beyond chicken and eggs
Salmonella can contaminate many foods beyond chicken and eggs. With a national outbreak linked to imported eggs, here are six unexpected items to watch out for.
Salmonella outbreak nears 500 cases: Is it safe to eat eggs?
UKHSA confirms two deaths and nearly 500 salmonella cases linked to imported eggs. Officials say UK eggs are safe, but urge caution.
Hotel migrants handed free condoms by the NHS
Illegal migrants in taxpayer-funded hotels are receiving free condoms from the NHS, the Daily Express can reveal, prompting criticism from campaigners and politicians.
UKHSA school absence guidance: when to keep children home
UKHSA has issued new guidance for parents on when to keep unwell children off school, including rules on fever, diarrhoea, COVID-19 and measles symptoms.
NHS thunderstorm alert for asthma and lung condition sufferers
The NHS has warned that thunderstorms can trigger symptoms for people with lung conditions such as asthma, advising sufferers to seek help if they need their inhaler more often.
Statins Cut Heart Attack and Stroke Risk in Over-70s Trial
A clinical trial finds statins significantly reduce heart attack and stroke risk in adults over 70, supporting wider preventive use in older populations.
Tiny scratch changed our lives after mum's rabies death
Yvonne Ford, 59, died from rabies after a tiny scratch from a puppy in Morocco. Her daughter Robyn Thomson is now campaigning for greater awareness of the disease.
Tesco Salad and Summit Foods Wraps Recalled Over E. coli
Tesco and Summit Foods recall salad and wraps due to possible E. coli (STEC) contamination; customers urged to return or dispose of products for refunds.
Ebola in Congo spreads to two new zones, 60 now affected
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to two new health zones, bringing the total to 60, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths, the government said.
Coronation Street confirms Kit's male breast cancer diagnosis
Coronation Street will explore male breast cancer as Kit Green faces a stage three diagnosis, with support from Macmillan and Breast Cancer Now.
Joe Wicks: My kids have never had McDonald's
Joe Wicks reveals none of his four children has ever eaten at McDonald's, and he hasn't visited the chain since meeting his wife in 2015.
HMRC warns parents over August 31 Child Benefit deadline
HMRC reminds parents of 16 to 19-year-olds to confirm education or training by August 31 or Child Benefit stops automatically, with backdating possible for up to three months.
Salmonella cases in Wales rise with seven new infections
Public Health Wales confirms seven new salmonella cases since August 18, as UKHSA links outbreak to imported eggs with 259 cases and one death.
First universal heart attack definition agreed to aid women
The world's first universal definition of a heart attack has been agreed, upgrading types that mainly affect women and aiming to end decades of deprioritised care.
Over 40s are 'last generation' of heavy drinkers in Britain
A landmark NHS-backed study of 1.7 million people reveals over 40s are Britain's heaviest drinkers, with 60-69-year-olds most likely to exceed guidelines.
UK Salmonella Cases Expected to Rise Until Source Found
UKHSA reports 474 salmonella cases and one death linked to imported eggs in cafes and restaurants; experts warn cases will rise until the source is identified.
Multiple injured at Big Church Festival, ambulances swarm
Multiple people were injured at the Big Church Festival in West Sussex on August 28, prompting a large ambulance response and a paused livestream.
Doctor explains why you may feel tired all the time
Dr Amir Khan explains the difference between everyday tiredness and medical fatigue, listing causes such as anaemia, low Vitamin D, thyroid issues, sleep apnoea and depression.
Choking study: no safe pressure for sexual strangulation
New research finds no safe level of pressure for sexual strangulation, warning that even brief choking can cause serious harm or death.
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