60 h. ago Has Vermeer's girl with the pearl earring finally been unmasked?

In this fascinating study of the Dutch master, a renowned art historian reveals the secret identity of the enigmatic woman

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61 h. ago Cheap drug millions take may reduce risk of heart attack or stroke

A drug used to treat gout could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. Researchers found colchicine - an inexpensive drug used to treat the painful type of arthritis - could cut heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease.

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61 h. ago The death of the swear word: Gen Z are more offended by slurs than expletives

Swear words that were once potent are losing their sting, a new study has revealed.

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67 h. ago Common virus found in most people can trigger lupus, study reveals

It is unclear why nine out of 10 lupus patients are women

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2 d. ago NHS drug already given to thousands that ends the agony of gout may also prevent deadly heart attacks and strokes, study reveals

Gout, a form of arthritis, is heavily linked to heart disease - a major cause of heart attacks - and the pair often come hand-in-hand.

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2 d. ago Cheap drug commonly prescribed for gout could slash heart attack risk

Colchicine is a first-line treatment for gout on the NHS

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2 d. ago Drug prescribed to thousands of Brits could ‘slash risk of deadly heart attack and stroke’, say researchers

A DRUG prescribed to thousands of Brits a could reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to a new study. Researchers found colchicine - an inexpensive drug used to treat gout - could cut heart attacks and strokes in people with cardiovascular disease, researchers said. If you thought gout - a type...

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4 d. ago Hope for Alzheimer's patients as new study finds supplement beloved by celebrities and biohackers can help to 'restore' lost memory

A new study by an international team of scientists has revealed a supplement hailed by biohackers and celebrities can 'restore' lost memory in Alzheimer's patients.

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4 d. ago This supplement could dramatically cut heart attack risk, scientists say

Researchers call for rigorous monitoring protocol to adjust vitamin D supplementation every three months

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5 d. ago 'Normal but high' blood pressure in your thirties could increase heart attack risk: 'Can affect the heart 40 years later'

People in their thirties may be at an increased risk of heart attack or stroke even if they have 'normal' blood pressure, new research has suggested, underlining the need for young people to get regular checks.

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6 d. ago Popular drink can slash your risk of a common heart condition by more than a third, study reveals

Experts have discovered a link between a popular beverage and a low risk of atrial fibrillation - a condition that causes a rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure.

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6 d. ago Doctor says keep lights off to slash risk of heart attack or stroke

Dr Shady Abohashem of Harvard Medical School says you should also avoid TV and phone screens at night

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7 d. ago People with allergies or eczema may face a higher risk of complications from surgery

A follow-up study after three years revealed that those with the conditions were also more likely to need additional surgeries.

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7 d. ago Researchers find new link between blood pressure and heart attack risk

The study found that a ‘normal but high’ blood pressure reading can be quietly damaging the heart, long before symptoms appear

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7 d. ago Normal but high blood pressure in younger people ‘may raise heart attack risk’

A study found that high blood pressure was linked to reduced blood flow to the heart at age 77.

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8 d. ago Are you TOO attractive? Scientists reveal the surprising downside to extreme beauty

If you struggle to pull in the 'likes' on Instagram there's good news - it might be because you're too attractive. A new study has revealed a surprising downside to extreme beauty.

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8 d. ago God ‘Stress’ America: 76% are worried sick over state of the union as 2/3 of young adults look to flee, study reveals

Stress and anxiety over the future of the country are rife, with political divide and loneliness taking a toll on Americans, according to the research

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8 d. ago Over half of UK adults fail to meet NHS exercise guidelines, study reveals

The majority of UK adults aren't getting enough exercise with top excuses lack of time and motivation

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1 week ago The great climate paradox: Drop in air pollution has INCREASED global warming by making clouds less reflective, scientists warn

Scientists have been faced with a huge dilemma, as a new study reveals that reducing air pollution has increased global warming.

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1 week ago Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals

It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab

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