3 d. ago Study finds more people are obtaining abortions but fewer are traveling to other states for it

A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year

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4 d. ago Rich people are KINDER than the poor, study of 2.3 million people concludes

From Bob Cratchit to Charlie Bucket and the Weasley family in the Harry Potter films, poor people are often seen as the kindest. But a study suggests there's not much truth to the stereotype.

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4 d. ago Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a weekIn these bleak times, glimmers of hope often seem to come out of the pages of scientific research. Take what we know about exercise. Just in the past few months, we’ve learned that moderate exercise may almost halve the risk of postpartum depression for new mothers, and that even five minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure.But what really caught my eye recently was a study from Latin America that included roughly 10,000 people who were assessed over two decades using the Mexico City prospective study. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined cognitive function with the aim of understanding the impact of exercise on mental ability, including mild dementia. The researchers took account of confounding variables such as age, diet, smoking and alcohol intake, nightly sleep and educational attainment, which have all been sho...

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4 d. ago The best European holiday destinations for baby boomers revealed by TUI

A new study from Tui has revealed Europe's most popular destinations for people aged 65 and over.

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5 d. ago People due to retire next year may be in for state pension surprise

A recent study found that only 40% of people know exactly when they will be eligible for their state pension with many way behind on planning for their life in the future

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6 d. ago Britain is a nation of nosey neighbours with curtain twitchers snooping on WhatsApp

A new study reveals 85% of people follow the latest local dramas on their street in group WhatsApp chats - and the two biggest topics are events in the local area and bin collections

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6 d. ago Blood test could detect Parkinson’s disease before symptoms emerge

Researchers behind test using biomarkers say it could ‘revolutionise’ early diagnosis of diseaseResearchers have developed a simple and “cost-effective” blood test capable of detecting Parkinson’s disease long before symptoms emerge, according to a study.About 153,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK, and scientists who undertook the research said the test could “revolutionise” an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, “paving the way for timely interventions and improved patient outcomes”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago People with trail cameras needed for hedgehog conservation study

A new study aims to help monitor native, wild hedgehogs by harnessing the combined potential of personal trail cameras in people’s gardens.

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7 d. ago Universal basic income makes people happier and does NOT make them want to leave their jobs, long

The pilot study, which was carried out by German association Mein Grundeinkommen and presented in Berlin on Wednesday, surveyed a total of 107 participants.

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8 d. ago 'Alarming' report shows many of Gen Z find real conversations 'boring'

A study of 2,000 adults aged 18 to 28 found young people are reaching for their phones within two minutes of starting a face-to-face conversation and it's impacting their health

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9 d. ago Pets make better social media influencers than people, study confirms

Pets could be a viable alternative for more sincere endorsements, researchers say

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1 week ago UK creating ‘murder prediction’ tool to identify people most likely to kill

Algorithms allegedly being used to study data of thousands of people, in project critics say is ‘chilling and dystopian’The UK government is developing a “murder prediction” programme which it hopes can use personal data of those known to the authorities to identify the people most likely to become killers.Researchers are alleged to be using algorithms to analyse the information of thousands of people, including victims of crime, as they try to identify those at greatest risk of committing serious violent offences. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Owning a dog makes you as happy as receiving an extra £70,000 a year, study claims

Pocketing an extra £70,000 ($89,000) a year probably sounds like a dream to many people. But according to a study, there's another way to feel that same happiness - get a dog or a cat.

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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.

Economics

2 w. 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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2 w. 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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