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Top NHS doctor warns Britons are 'playing with fire' as common diet sends dementia risk soaring
The diet is based on the idea that by cutting carbohydrates, the body will burn fat for energy and result in weight loss
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Cardiologist shares worst offenders for high cholesterol hiding in your diet - 'Consistently proven to increase levels'
The heart expert identified several particularly problematic foods for those with high cholesterol

'Skinny jabs' boom in Britain amid fears of unknown long-term health risks
Experts warn the rapid rise in use is not without risks, particularly when drugs are taken without proper medical supervision
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Alastair Stewart: A bit of a dementia crisis this week - but I was forgiven
Alastair Stewart forgets his wedding anniversary, and a covert Russian submarine operation evokes memories of his childhood in this week's Living With Dementia

GBN Health Check: Is stress increasing your risk of cancer? Here's what oncology experts say
In this week's GB News Health Check, GB News.com's Health Editor Adam Chapman explores the complex relationship between stress and cancer

'Important not to ignore': Doctors share bathroom changes that could signal early cancer
Britons are being urged to pay closer attention to their bodies

Resident doctors accept last-minute pay deal to end months of NHS strike chaos
The agreement marks the end of a dispute that has repeatedly brought the NHS to its knees

Weight loss pill may offer 'effective approach' to maintaining results achieved through jabs
Individuals using weight loss injections typically regain weight after stopping treatment

Britons warned of painful condition causing bleeding and fever that is more common in winter - how to avoid
An expert has shared a warning for a painful condition Britons are more at risk of during festivities