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Contraceptives used by millions of women may significantly increase the risk of developing a common type of brain tumour, a major study suggests.Danish researchers analysed the health records of three million women over 25 years and…

Children of mothers who exclusively breastfeed for at least six months are less likely to develop ADHD, a first-of-its-kind study has found. Breast milk has long been linked with better overall health, but there is debate over just how…

By EMILY JOSHU STERNE, US ASSISTANT HEALTH EDITOR Published: 22:21 EDT, 28 June 2026 | Updated: 22:26 EDT, 28 June 2026 <!-- --> <!-- --> <!--…

Transitioning from cigarettes to vapes — rather than quitting nicotine completely — is linked to a higher risk of developing severe eye diseases that can ultimately lead to blindness.A sweeping Korean study found that swapping cigarettes…

Living a sedentary life could be even more dangerous than smoking, and outdated exercise guidelines may be partly to blame.Very low cardiovascular fitness quadruples the risk of death compared to a high-fitness lifestyle, while low…

For decades, older adults have been advised to take fish oil supplements to strengthen bones, protect the heart and support healthy brain ageing. But now researchers believe the supplement - one of the most widely taken forms of omega-3…

A worrying report has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions have hit an all–time high.The annual Indicators of Global Climate Change report found that 56.8 billion tonnes of CO2 were released in 2024.The vast majority of these emissions…

Children who are smacked by their parents are more likely to fail their exams and become bullies, new research has found.Experts are now calling on the strict parenting practice to be banned in England, in line with the law in Scotland…

Survivors of Ebola suffer from long term brain damage, a new study has warned. The warnings come after the US's health protection agency declared the current outbreak could become the largest on record, and the NHS told staff to prepare…

Psychopaths display different traits depending on their disorder.Common signs include superficial charm, a grandiose notion of self-worth, the need for stimulation and impulsiveness, pathological lying, the ability to manipulate others…