2 h. ago Scientists demand cancer warnings on bacon and ham sold in UK

Successive governments criticised for doing ‘virtually nothing’ to reduce risk in decade since cancer link foundBacon and ham sold in the UK should carry cigarette-style labels warning that chemicals in them cause bowel cancer, scientists say.Their demand comes as they criticise successive British governments for doing “virtually nothing” to reduce the risk from nitrites in the decade since they were found to definitely cause cancer. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Is polygamy bad for society? Scientists think it could have benefits

Studies have shown men are actually more likely to marry where polygyny is common than where it is rare

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3 d. ago Scientists charged too much to immigrate to UK, says Royal Society

Combined upfront cost of the five-year Global Talent Visa and the Immigration Health Surcharge stands at £5,941

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2 w. ago Scientists develop first ‘accurate blood test’ to detect chronic fatigue syndrome

Research could offer hope for ME patients – but some experts urge caution and say more studies neededScientists say they have developed the world’s first blood test to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).There is no currently no test for the condition and patients tend to be diagnosed based on symptoms, which means many can go undiagnosed for years. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Mackerel fishing should be cut by 70% to prevent stock collapse, scientists say

Conservationists have called for urgent action to stop the collapse of stocks in the north-east Atlantic.

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3 w. ago Study links greater inequality to structural changes in children’s brains

Researchers say findings show inequality creates toxic environment and reducing it is ‘a public health imperative’Scientists have linked the impact of living in an unequal society to structural changes in the brains of children – regardless of individual wealth – for the first time.The study of more than 10,000 young people in the US discovered altered brain development in children from wealthy and lower-income families in areas with higher rates of inequality, which were also associated with poorer mental health. Continue reading...

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