60 m. ago Grey hair could be body's warning sign against deadly cancers, study claims

A new study suggests that going grey is not just a sign of aging but may actually show your body is actively destroying damaged cells to protect you from cancer

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15 h. ago At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans affected by the MoD's mass data breach 'have been killed'

The report found that out of 231 respondents, who were told their data had been leaked, 49 said a family member or colleague had been killed because of the blunder.

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19 h. ago Forget getting your 10,000 steps a day! One long walk better for heart health than short bursts, scientists discover

Building steady 15 minute walks into your day could help slash the risk of heart disease and even an early death, a study has suggested.

Science

24 h. ago At least 49 relatives and colleagues of Afghans in data leak have been killed, study suggests

Research also finds 200 of 231 people notified by MoD of breach reported threats to themselves or familiesAt least 49 family members and colleagues of Afghans affected by the MoD’s mass data breach have been killed, according to research submitted to a parliamentary committee.The first on-the-ground research into 350 affected people in Afghanistan, the UK or elsewhere has found that, of the 231 respondents who received notification from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) that their data had been leaked, 49 responded that either a colleague or a family member had been killed as a result of the data breach. Continue reading...

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53 h. ago New drug could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, study suggests

The study was led by researchers at Queen’s University Belfast.

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3 d. ago Why men never move on from their teenage musical favourites, while women's tastes continue to develop

A study suggests that men never really move on from the tunes they loved in their teenage years. In fact, they form their strongest musical memories when they are just 16.

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6 d. ago Fitness trackers can lead to feelings of shame, study suggests

Researchers have called for the apps to take a more ‘holistic’ approach to help people with their goals.

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6 d. ago Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular diseaseOlder people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond may struggle for a variety of reasons to maintain the step count they used to reach. Until now it has been unclear how much people need to do as they age to reap the rewards. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Study suggests starting HRT a decade before menopause could reduce health risks

It could lead to a lower risk of developing breast cancer or having a heart attack or stroke, analysis suggests

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7 d. ago Playing bingo brings a MAJOR health benefit, huge new study suggests

PLAYING bingo helps people live longer, a study suggests. The excitement of the game and mixing with others adds to a healthy social life, which cuts the risk of frailty in older people. Those with the most active social lives were significantly less likely to be frail and at risk of illness, injury or early...

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7 d. ago Colon cancer is the ONLY cancer rising dramatically in young people, major study suggests

A major new global analysis involving 42 countries, has found colon cancer is the only form of the disease to have solely surged in the under 50s.

Events

1 week ago World’s oceans losing their greenness through global heating, study finds

Researchers say decline in phytoplankton suggests weakened planetary capacity to absorb carbon dioxideThe world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests our planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening.The change in the palette of the seas is caused by a decline of phytoplankton, the tiny marine creatures that are responsible for nearly half of the biosphere’s productivity. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists reveal the surprising age at which your brain reaches its peak

With each passing day, you may feel like you're getting further past your peak. But panic not - as a new study suggests your best days may still lie ahead of you.

Politics

1 week ago Closed hiring culture in creative industries, study suggests

Union warns that many talented workers are being left out in the cold.

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1 week ago Reform voters more likely to live in areas with health problems, study suggests

Study by experts at Imperial College London and published by BMJ looked at health data and voting figures from last year’s general election

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2 w. ago Quitting one thing, at any age, slows onset of dementia, study suggests

Analysis of memory and verbal fluency showed scores for people who had given up declined slower in the six years after they quit

Politics

2 w. ago Best cure for IBS could start with training the mind, study suggests

Behaviour-directed therapies seem to work by healing gut-brain signalling, scientists say

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2 w. ago Common medication taken by millions of Brits could slash risk of deadly stomach cancer by 30%

MEDICATION taken by millions of Brits could reduce the risk of deadly stomach cancer by up to 30 per cent, a study shows. The findings suggest hormonal changes could be linked to cancer development, Karolinska Institute scientists said. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) replaces falling hormone levels - mainly oestrogen and progesterone - during menopause to...

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2 w. ago Common hair loss treatment linked to horrifying suicide side effect, study suggests

A literature review has linked a common hair loss drug to a terrifying side effect.

Economics

3 w. ago People who don't like animals are more likely to have dark personality traits, study finds

On-screen psychopaths like Patrick Bateman and Villanelle in 'Killing Eve' are depicted hurting animals. But a study suggests this character flaw is not just the stuff of fiction.

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