5 h. ago Scientists discover key part of the brain that degrades in Alzheimer's... paving way for breakthrough therapies

Researchers have uncovered a key part of the brain that causes older people to become less familiar with their surroundings as they age, a potentially early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

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5 h. ago The diet that reduces the risk of premature death, cancer and diabetes

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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15 h. ago The diet that could prevent up to 15 million deaths across the world

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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15 h. ago A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

Australian researchers have revealed for some sleeping for an extra 15 minutes and making minor tweaks to their diet and exercise routine can slash their risk of an early death by 10 per cent.

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16 h. ago One diet slashes risk of premature death, heart disease and diabetes

The Planetary Health Diet has been linked to a 27 per cent drop in premature death

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23 h. ago Diet rich in fruit, veg and nuts could prevent up to 15 million deaths worldwide, study claims

The planetary health diet is linked to a 27 per cent reduced risk of premature death

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23 h. ago Fruit, veg and nut diet ‘could prevent around 15 million deaths globally’

Experts say the planetary health diet is linked to a 27% reduced risk of premature death and fewer cases of diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

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39 h. ago Urgent warning to Britons as scientists discover mosquitoes that spread deadly tropical diseases in Kent

The UKHSA has found eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito and the tiger mosquito - species capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.

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52 h. ago Warning that THREE tropical diseases are heading to Britain: Scientists discover mosquitoes that spread dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika in the UK for the first time

The UKHSA has found eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito and the tiger mosquito - species capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.

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54 h. ago Scientists discover tool that could detect geological events before they strike

Natural sinkholes threaten 20 percent of the U.S., including Pennsylvania, Florida and states across the South

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59 h. ago Mankind close to finding aliens as moon ‘ticks all the boxes' to 'support life’

The European Space Agency is planning an alien-hunting mission to Saturn's moon Enceladus after scientists discovered it could support extraterrestrial life

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60 h. ago Scientists make huge Parkinson's breakthrough as they discover 'protein trigger' which causes disease

Scientists have, for the first time, directly visualised the protein clusters in the brain believed to trigger Parkinson's disease/

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60 h. ago Saturn's moon could harbour ALIEN life: Scientists discover new complex organic molecules spewing from Enceladus

Saturn's moon, Enceladus, could harbour alien life deep within its underground oceans, according to the European Space Agency (ESA).

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61 h. ago Scientists discover way to see tiny brain clusters that may trigger Parkinson’s

Researchers likened the breakthrough to ‘being able to see stars in broad daylight’.

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3 d. ago Researchers sound alarm on junk food addiction that is affecting 1 in 5 young women today

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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3 d. ago Scientists discover new way to fertilise eggs in major pregnancy breakthrough

An emerging process, known as in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), involves reprogramming skin cells to become a type of stem cell

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4 d. ago At least 1 in 5 Gen X women show signs of addiction to junk food — and it’s a harbinger of worst to come

An ultraprocessed diet has been linked to rising obesity rates in America, as well as an increased risk of heart disease, cancer and premature death

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4 d. ago Scientists discover autism may be a natural part of human evolution

High rates of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders may be due to how humans evolved in the past, new research has suggested.

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7 d. ago Why everyone is lifting weights – and how to get started (whatever your size)

Are reps or weights more important? Is it good if it hurts? How should I structure my workouts? Everything you need to know about resistance training, from the expertsWeightlifting is rapidly joining wild swimming, the Beckham family feud and lurching towards fascism as a national obsession. And with good cause. Also known as resistance training, pumping iron is about more than aspiring to look like a Love Islander. It’s been shown to boost your immune system, prevent cognitive decline and even reverse the ageing process. More than your weight or BMI, increased muscle mass is considered one of the strongest indicators of longevity, with one decade-long study finding that it correlates with lower risk of death from all major causes. Unsure where to begin? We asked the experts. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Women that miss first breast cancer screening face 40% higher risk of death, study finds

Not attending the very first mammogram screening offered was linked to a much higher risk of dying from breast cancer according to a new study

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