38 h. ago Chronic kidney disease has more than DOUBLED since 1990 to 800 million, experts discover: 'It's a growing global health crisis'

The condition, which causes the kidneys to gradually stop working, is already thought to contribute to 45,000 deaths in the UK alone.

Science

3 d. ago Are carbohydrates making you DEPRESSED? Trendy Keto diet could be key to beating low mood, experts discover

Since the 1920s, the plan has also been used in mainstream medicine to help treat a major neurological condition - drug-resistant epilepsy.

Events

4 d. ago First DNA evidence of Black Death in Edinburgh discovered on teeth of excavated teenage skeleton

Experts said the discovery was “ground breaking” with new testing transforming understandings of the city’s medieval populations.

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5 d. ago Urgent warning to Brits as cybersecurity experts discover 1,800 stolen bank cards for sale on the dark web for as little as £6.27

Stolen UK payment cards are being sold on the dark web for an average of £6.27 - less than the cost of a pint.

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2 w. ago 'Biggest ever' haul of 15,000 Roman coins found in Wales by dumbfounded metal detectorist who slept with trove in his car over fears it would be stolen

The trove, unearthed by David Moss, 36, from Cheshire, could be the biggest hoard ever discovered in Wales. The haul is now being examined by experts.

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2 w. ago 'Holy grail' blood test that can detect up to 50 types of cancer may be even more effective than thought, researchers discover

In an NHS trial British experts have discovered that the test correctly identified that more than a third of people thought to have a 'false positive' result.

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2 w. ago People who defy ageing and have 'young' minds in their 80s share a remarkable trait, experts discover could YOU be one of them?

New research by US scientists has unravelled how these so called 'super-agers' are able to perform these feats of memory - their brains stay young.

Science

3 w. ago Experts discover rings around icy celestial body in our solar system for the first time

Astronomers have observed Chiron since its discovery in 1977

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3 w. ago Astronomers make fresh discovery about icy celestial body after nearly 50 years

Astronomers have observed Chiron since its discovery in 1977

Politics

3 w. ago The secret world lurking in Earth's backyard: Scientists say a 'Planet Y' could be hiding in our solar system

Since Pluto was relegated to dwarf planet status, almost everyone has agreed that there are eight planets in our solar system. However, it might be time to rewrite the textbooks.

Science

4 w. ago WeightWatchers menopause programme: tailored support from £16.95/month

Discover how WeightWatchers Menopause Programme provides expert advice, practical tools, and community support to navigate symptoms and feel your best

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