FOOTBALLERS are significantly more likely to get Alzheimer’s disease, a study reveals. Professional players are 60 per cent more likely to develop the memory-robbing condition than the general public, researchers found. 1 Swedish researchers found professional football players are 60 per cent more likely to […]

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HEART failure rates have soared across Europe, experts warn.  Swedish scientists say the deadly disease affects around 64million people around the world, with many not being diagnosed. 1 Heart failure occurs when the organ is unable to pump blood around the body properly, usually because […]

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THERE is nothing more annoying than having to leave a warm, comfy bed during the night to get up for the loo. In most cases, it’s down to the fact that you might have had a little too much liquid in the hours before bed, […]

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BACON could raise your risk of type 2 diabetes, scientists warn. French researchers found preservative chemicals in the breakfast favourite may increase rates of the disease. 1 Bacon could raise your risk of developing type 2 diabetes because of chemicals used to preserve the meat, […]

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THOUSANDS of middle aged people are now dying from preventable conditions due to fear they would put pressure on the NHS amid the pandemic. Sir Chris Whitty has warned the government that trouble accessing medication could be leading to over 800 deaths a week. 1 […]

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AN AFFORDABLE blood test that can diagnose a potentially deadly heart disease could be available within a year, scientists have said. The revolutionary new test, which would set patients back just £50, could help identify those with inflammation of the heart, otherwise known as myocarditis. […]

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DIABETES is a common illness which can have serious consequences. Close to five million Brits have the illness, with millions more at risk of developing it, Diabetes UK states. 1 Diabetes can be a lifelong condition and can cause further damage if it’s not controlled […]

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A NEW simple eye test could predict your risk of deadly illness, experts have found. British scientists revealed that scanning the inside of someone’s eye with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) could reveal how likely you are to develop heart disease. 2 The new […]

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