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PFAS mixtures are more toxic than individual compounds, indicating a greater danger
Mixtures of different types of PFAS compounds are often more toxic than individual chemicals, the first of its kind research findsindicating that human exposure to the chemicals is more dangerous than previously thought.People are almost…
How much canned fish is too much? Experts reveal the exact amount of tuna per week that’s…
Earlier this week, concerns were raised about the safety of canned tuna after tests on 150 cans purchased in five countries found half contained more than the recommended level of mercury.The study by French researchers found that all cans…
MPs who are also doctors are urging their colleagues to support the assisted dying bill
A cross-party group of practicing medical MPs and former NHS staff have written to MPs urging them to support the Assisted Dying Bill after the Health Secretary raised doubts about the health care system's suitability to handle such a large…
The standing on one leg test that can show whether you are at risk of dying within 10 years
It is often said that being able to balance confidently on one leg is a good test of your health. Research has shown that those who cannot do this for more than ten seconds are at a vastly increased risk of dying within ten years. But now…
Paediatricians urge the NHS to stop hiring junior doctors on children’s wards to save money…
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Terrified mother watches in horror as toy battery burns a hole in toddler’s throat
When one-year-old Keith Karre swallowed a small battery, his family's world was turned upside down.Keith was playing with a toy phone in his living room next to his brother in January when he suddenly pulled the battery out of the phone and…
Officials warn THOUSANDS have been hit by new dental scams
Thousands of people have been scammed out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by dentists who recommend unnecessary dental procedures. Patients seeking advice from their dentist for crooked, chipped, or discolored teeth may be told by…
Revealed: The foods you shouldn’t give children in the first 1,000 days of life to prevent…
Anyone who has lived through it will tell you how difficult it is to ration war.But limiting sugar early in life may protect against diabetes and high blood pressure as a person ages, a study suggests.Researchers have found that reducing…
Housing, social care and universities: who lost the UK budget?
RAchel Reeves' first budget placed an emphasis on raising taxes to help the NHS as the health service tries to cope with huge waiting lists and an aging population. Funding the NHS was a top priority, but people in other sectors – from…
The Guardian view on healthcare spending: The NHS needs more than a bull’s-eye | Editorial
IIt was predictable that Wes Streeting's department would emerge from this week's budget as the winner, given the scale of the problems facing the NHS, particularly the huge waiting lists, and the strong public opinion on the matter. The…