Hoarding Disorder: Expert Reveals Subtle Signs and Devastating Impact
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A psychiatrist highlights hoarding disorder, a condition affecting millions that is often misunderstood and carries a high risk of suicide.
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Sugar-Free Gum Sweetener Linked to Higher Heart Attack and Stroke Risk, Study Finds
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Researchers identified a 57% increased risk of major cardiovascular events among frequent consumers of xylitol, a common sugar substitute.
Early Life Sugar Intake May Lower Cancer Risk Decades Later, Study Suggests
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Research on post-war Britain indicates a link between limiting sugar in the first 1,000 days of life and reduced cancer rates and slower biological aging in adulthood.
England Rolls Out HPV Home-Testing Kits
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Nearly four million individuals will receive invitations over the next year to order free kits via the NHS App or direct communication.
Social Connection, Not Tech, Key to Longevity, Experts Say
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Researchers emphasize the importance of human connection, community, and joy over costly biohacking methods for a longer, healthier life.
Plant-Based Diet May Lower Cholesterol as Effectively as Statins, Study Suggests
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The 'Portfolio diet,' rich in fiber, nuts, and plant proteins, shows promise in reducing LDL cholesterol levels.
Tesco Recalls Popular Salad Over E. coli Contamination Fears
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Tesco is urgently recalling its Finest Mozzarella Pearls and Pesto Orzo Salad due to potential contamination with a dangerous strain of E. coli.
Man Completes Half Marathon After Two Heart Attacks
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Peter Franklin achieved the feat months after suffering two cardiac events.
Mother Suffers Perforated Bowel After Scan Error, Calls for Improved Postnatal Care
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A Solihull mother developed sepsis and required emergency surgery after a CT scan error led to a misinterpretation of her symptoms following childbirth.