9 h. ago Scientists discover the surprising health benefits of swearing

Swearing is one of several reflexive vocal acts alongside gasping, laughing, and shouting

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9 h. ago Major breakthrough as scientists identify two new multiple sclerosis 'sub

Scientists from UCL have used artificial intelligence to discover two new biological sub-types of multiple sclerosis

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1 week ago 'Old age' doesn't kill us... scientists reveal true causes of death

The traditional idea is that people die because their bodies slowly wear out with old age. New research says that death, even in centenarians, is caused by diseases, not by aging itself.

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1 week ago Scientists discover why women are dramatically more likely to suffer irritable bowel syndrome

A new study has revealed why women are more likely to get irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), paving the way for new treatments.

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1 week ago Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint six personality changes in middle age that may be a hidden sign of dementia

British researchers said the findings, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, could give doctors a potential tool to spot those at risk of dementia years before symptoms appear.

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2 w. ago An exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

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2 w. ago Top nutrition scientist urges public to make 3 key changes to lower colon cancer risk

Colon cancer is rising at an 'alarming' rate in people under the age of 50 - but these vital changes could lower your risk

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2 w. ago Scientists discover how Covid shots cause deadly heart damage... as officials launch probe into vaccine

Scientists at Stanford University have revealed how the mRNA Covid vaccines can cause damage to heart cells.

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2 w. ago One in five young people now use mental health services by age 18

New research shows a fourfold increase in the numbers of young people using specialist mental health care in the last two decades

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2 w. ago Roman occupation brought new diseases to Britain, archaeologists find

Lead in urban Roman infrastructure may have led to long-term impacts on the population’s health, scientists say

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3 w. ago Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff

As deaths in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, isn’t it obvious that market forces must not set the rules? It was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it then let it be known: you didn’t vanish. You *arrived*. On your own terms.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago When a chatbot’s advice is a matter of life or death, how can we leave AI to the free market wild west? | Gaby Hinsliff

As suicides in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, we need clear rules – and we the people must set themIt was just past 4am when a suicidal Zane Shamblin sent one last message from his car, where he had been drinking steadily for hours. “Cider’s empty. Anyways Think this is the final adios,” he sent from his phone.The response was quick: “Alright brother. If this is it then let it be known: you didn’t vanish. You *arrived*. On your own terms.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for servicesIt was after one friend was shot and another stabbed, both fatally, that Shan asked ChatGPT for help. She had tried conventional mental health services but “chat”, as she came to know her AI “friend”, felt safer, less intimidating and, crucially, more available when it came to handling the trauma from the deaths of her young friends.As she started consulting the AI model, the Tottenham teenager joined about 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by youth violence who are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, according to research among more than 11,000 young people. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago One in four teens turning to AI chatbots for mental health support, study finds

Young people affected by serious violence were even more likely to seek help online

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3 w. ago Scientists hunt for 'needles in a haystack' to uncover why colon cancer rates are rising

Rates of colon cancer in young people are on the rise - and scientists aim to pinpoint why

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3 w. ago Crumbling health systems and misinformation fuelling global surge in measles, scientists warn

Experts say that a ‘generational decline in living standards’ could be behind waning rates of vaccination

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3 w. ago Having a dog can boost teenagers’ mental health, say scientists

Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquencyHaving a dog in the home could help boost teenagers’ mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes.Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners’ stress and stimulate the release of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Meet the UK scientists working on a cure for cancer in new Channel 4 show

The final instalment of this documentary will showcase Professor Caroline Dive's blood screening methods to identify cancer before it even appears on scans

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3 w. ago Scientists working to 'cure cancer' in new Channel 4 show share 'exciting possibilities'

The three-part documentary follows experts developing a lung cancer prevention vaccine, blood tests to detect cancer early, and new brain cancer treatments

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