8 h. ago UK's most prescribed drug can actually CUT risk of dementia, bombshell study finds

Researchers have discovered that a medication eight million Brits are prescribed, for another condition, could help lower the risk of dementia - a study involving 571,000 people made the bombshell finding

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45 h. ago Older people less likely to be given antibiotics, despite higher risk – study

Academics called on GPs to ‘better target’ antibiotics for those at highest need after analysing data on millions of prescriptions.

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50 h. ago Using a satnav in old age helps people keep driving independence for longer, study shows

Government-funded study based on 895 drivers with an average age of 71 suggests helping elderly people use GPS apps on their smartphones keeps them able to drive independently into old age

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3 d. ago 'Wonder heart drug' statins could also lower dementia risk in major breakthrough

South Korean study suggests statins could lower the dementia risk in people by helping to control low-density lipoprotein - also known as 'bad' cholesterol

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4 d. ago Young people prioritise starting a business over saving for a house

A new study of 2,000 people aged 18–35 has revealed a notable shift in the savings aspirations of young people when compared with those of their parents.

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4 d. ago Average person will be 40% poorer if world warms by 4C, new research shows

Experts say previous economic models underestimated impact of global heating – as well as likely ‘cascading supply chain disruptions’Economic models have systematically underestimated how global heating will affect people’s wealth, according to a new study that finds 4C warming will make the average person 40% poorer – an almost four-fold increase on some estimates.The study, by Australian scientists, says average global GDP per person will be reduced by 16% even if warming is kept to 2C higher, , much higher than previous estimates of a drop of about 1.4%. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Medication taken by one in seven people in the UK massively increases risk of sudden cardiac death, study suggests

Danish experts found patients taking the commonly prescribed medications for between one to five years had a 50 per cent higher risk of dying from an unexpected heart issue.

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4 d. ago The cheap powder gym fanatics love that could ease depression, tiredness, chronic fatigue and even long Covid, as Oxford researchers say it's 'semi

A supplement that is popular with gym devotees may also help people with depression, according to a study.

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5 d. ago Young people prioritising starting a business over saving for a house deposit

A new study of 2,000 people aged 18–35 has revealed a notable shift in the savings aspirations of young people when compared with those of their parents.

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7 d. ago Voices: Ever thought about a throuple? Here’s why you might want to give it a try

Once whispered about in secret, non-monogamous relationships are becoming increasingly mainstream, writes Olivia Petter. So, as study finds that people with multiple partners just as happy as couples, are we finally embracing a broader definition of love and commitment?

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9 d. ago Switching off popular feature on your phone can reverse aging by 10 YEARS

According to a Canadian study, people can de-age their brain by up to 10 years simply by turning off one simple feature on their cellphone.

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9 d. ago People with multiple partners just as happy as couples, study finds

Research found no significant differences in satisfaction levels between people in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships

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1 week ago People doing intense exercise experience time warp, study finds

Research suggests those who push themselves when working out perceive time to move more slowlyIf your sessions at the gym seem to drag on for hours, you are in good company. People who push themselves when working out report a form of time warp, making it feel as if they have been exercising for longer than they have, researchers say.Adults who took part in 4km cycling trials on exercise bikes perceived time to have slowed down, scientists said, with the cyclists underestimating how long they had been pedalling for by about 10%. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Could AI help us build a more racially just society? | Sanmi Koyejo

We have an opportunity to build systems that don’t just replicate our current inequities. Will we take them?The notion that artificial intelligence could help reduce racism might seem counterintuitive. After all, we’ve seen numerous headlines about AI systems perpetuating or even amplifying racial biases. Yet as we enter 2025, amid both a backlash against social justice initiatives and the rapid proliferation of AI technologies, an unexpected opportunity is emerging.Here’s the paradox: while few people want to be labeled racist, study after study reveal persistent racial disparities in everything from healthcare outcomes to economic opportunities. The fascinating twist? Society appears far more willing to critically examine and address bias in AI systems than confront human bias directly.Sanmi Koyejo is an assistant professor of computer science at Stanford University. He also leads the Stanford Trustworthy AI Research (Stair). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago ADHD misinformation on TikTok is widespread and affecting young people, says study

Less than half of claims made in popular videos were found to be robust

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2 w. ago Experimental drug may PREVENT Alzheimer's in potential breakthrough

An experimental drug may prevent early-onset Alzheimer's in people genetically destined to get it, a groundbreaking study from researchers at Washington University in St Louis suggests.

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2 w. ago ADHD misinformation on TikTok is widespread and affecting young people – study

While videos have immense popularity (collectively amassing nearly half a billion views), fewer than 50% of the claims made were robust.

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2 w. ago Australia’s growing heatwave threat is putting strain on people’s hearts, study warns

Nearly 50,000 years of healthy life are lost annually to cardiovascular disease caused by heat

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2 w. ago Study shows worrying effect of cannabis on young people’s brains

The study observed real-time brain changes

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2 w. ago People believe Harry Potter supports same political party as them, study finds

The survey also found the public are also more likely to believe Darth Vader would vote for their own political rival.

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