6 h. ago Major endometriosis study reveals impact of gluten, coffee, dairy and alcohol

Edinburgh University report authors say dietary changes could benefit women living with the diseaseDietary changes could reduce the pain of endometriosis for half of those living with the disease, a new study suggests. The largest international survey ever conducted on diet and endometriosis, involving 2,599 people, found 45% of those who stopped eating gluten and 45% of those who cut out dairy reported experiencing an improvement in their pain.When women cut down on coffee or other caffeine in their diet, 43% said their pain was reduced, while 53% of women who cut back on alcohol reported the same. Continue reading...

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43 h. ago Russia's chilling organisation kidnapping Ukrainian children and taking them to Moscow

The nonprofit the Institute for the Study of War has suggested a Russian charity is using psychological treatment of Ukrainian children as a cover to hide their deportation

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46 h. ago Bonobos may combine words in ways previously thought unique to humans

Phrases used to smooth over tense social situations have meanings beyond the sum of their parts, study suggestsBonobos use a combination of calls to encourage peace with their partner during mating rituals, research suggests.The discovery is part of a study that suggests our close evolutionary cousins can string together vocalisations to produce phrases with meanings that go beyond the sum of their parts – something often considered unique to human language. Continue reading...

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46 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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46 h. ago Exposure to common chemical while pregnant could damage baby's brain, study suggests

Common chemicals called phthalates are used in everything from food packaging to kids toys and shampoos. But these can leach out of products and pass into food and water.

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49 h. ago 'Weekend warrior' approach to exercise can 'reduce risk of dying from cancer and heart disease'

Even exercising for just one or two days a week can seriously improve your health, a new study suggests

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54 h. ago Bronze Age Scandinavians took to open seas in giant canoes, study suggests

Direct sea voyages between Bronze Age Denmark and Norway likely possible in summer months, study says

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58 h. ago Sutton Hoo helmet’s origin story challenged by discovery from amateur metal detectorist

Denmark likely played more central role in Europe’s ancient history than previously thought, study suggests

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3 d. ago UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts risk of dementia, study suggests

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

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3 d. ago Experts pinpoint exact amount of time you need to exercise to slash risk of cancer

Cramming exercise into just one or two days a week is enough to slash the risk of early death, a study suggests.

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3 d. ago UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts dementia risk by 13%, study suggests

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

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3 d. ago Scientists pinpoint amount of exercise needed per week to fend off cancer, disease

Working out for merely two days a week may be enough to keep cancerous tumors and heart diseases at bay, a study suggests.

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3 d. ago A good mood could help some vaccines work better, study suggests

Researchers found antibodies in those who reported the most positive moods were 16% higher when compared to those with lowest level of positivity.

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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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3 d. ago About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows

Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a cartonAs egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers have stopped buying them in response to the rising costs, a new study suggests.According to research from Clarify Capital, 34% of Americans have stopped purchasing eggs as prices for the breakfast staple are becoming less affordable. On average, these consumers say they won’t begin buying eggs again until costs come down to $5 or less for a carton. 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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9 d. ago Doctors sound alarm over the risky sex act now linked to heart disease

Human papillomavirus ( HPV ) patients may be at an increased risk of developing heart disease and coronary artery disease, a study suggests.

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1 week ago Space station where NASA astronauts were stranded is so clean it's making crews sick

The International Space Station (ISS) where two NASA astronauts were stranded for nine months is so clean it's making crews sick, a recent study suggests.

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1 week ago Doctors warn autism is being over diagnosed as they make crucial new finding using AI

Rapidly rising autism rates could be due to overdiagnosis and poor diagnostic criteria, a study from researchers in Montreal, Canada, suggests.

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1 week ago Study casts doubt on gluten as cause of gut ailments among non

Research finds people with self-declared gluten sensitivity experienced symptoms whether or not they ate glutenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople who report being gluten intolerant but do not have coeliac disease may be experiencing gut symptoms unrelated to gluten intake, new research suggests.A study involving individuals with self-reported gluten sensitivity has found that they experienced gut symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain regardless of whether or not they consumed gluten. Continue reading...

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