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Map that shows if chemicals in your tap water could be putting you at risk of dementia, strokes or even cancer: As experts urge action, the dangers revealed – and how to protect yourself

Map that shows if chemicals in your tap water could be putting you at risk of dementia, strokes or even cancer: As experts urge action, the dangers revealed – and how to protect yourself

Why do people in some parts of the country seem to be more at risk of certain diseases than others? Research is now pointing the finger of blame at our local tap water. Why do people in some parts of the country seem to be more at risk of certain diseases than others? Research is now…

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How artificial intelligence can tell if you’ve got type 2 diabetes just by listening to your voice – and what this breakthrough could mean for medicine

How artificial intelligence can tell if you’ve got type 2 diabetes just by listening to your voice – and what this breakthrough could mean for medicine

The new voice test looks for ‘vocal biomarkers’ that are unique to those with type 2 diabetes, says Dr Guy Fagherazzi, a researcher at the Luxembourg Institute of Health. The new voice test looks for ‘vocal biomarkers’ that are unique to those with type 2 diabetes, says Dr Guy Fagherazzi, a researcher at the Luxembourg Institute…

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The £20 high street health check that could soon spot signs of Alzheimer’s before symptoms strike

The £20 high street health check that could soon spot signs of Alzheimer’s before symptoms strike

Scottish scientists are analysing a million routine scans taken 100,000 older patients as part of regular health checks available on the high street in a bid to spot the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Scottish scientists are analysing a million routine scans taken 100,000 older patients as part of regular health checks available on the high…

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