Grey area drinking: Experts warn routine consumption can harm health even without alcoholism
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Health experts say millions may be in a 'grey area' of drinking, with risks ranging from sleep problems to dementia.
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Six steps to ease knee pain and possibly delay surgery, experts say
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Medical experts outline a six-step approach—diet, exercise and therapies—to help millions manage osteoarthritis without immediate knee replacement.
Gestational diabetes linked to higher autism risk; calls for earlier screening and lifestyle changes
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A landmark review ties gestational diabetes to about a 60% higher autism risk in children and a 36% rise in ADHD, while highlighting gaps in UK screening and the potential for prevention through lifestyle changes.
Grey area drinking: millions drift beyond guidelines, experts warn
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Regular consumption above the recommended 14 units a week may not fit traditional notions of alcoholism, but it can still carry serious health risks, researchers say.
Timing of Parental Controls Linked to Teen Social Media Addiction, Utrecht Study Finds
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Researchers say enforcing rules before age 12 lowers risk; after 12, effectiveness fades and may backfire in late adolescence.
Pea protein trend linked to rise in severe allergies, experts warn
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Health groups warn that widespread use of pea protein in everyday foods may trigger life-threatening reactions as labeling gaps persist.
Erin Brockovich urges action as Lapel residents report fluorescent yellow water
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Activist calls on Indiana leaders to address discolored tap water amid conflicting official assessments
Early parental rules may prevent teen social media addiction, study says
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Research finds limiting internet access before age 12 reduces risk of problematic use in adolescence; restrictions after 12 offer little benefit and may backfire after mid-teens
NHS guidance on first-cousin marriages draws criticism over health risks and cultural sensitivity
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NHS England guidance urges genetic counseling and public health outreach, while critics call for a ban on cousin marriages.