12 h. ago Just five minutes of daily vigorous exercise can cut death risk for next 6 years, scientists say

Researchers recommend incorporating higher-intensity physical movement into everyday activities

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4 d. ago Scientists pinpoint reason why 'healthy' people have heart attacks and strokes

A new study has revealed the reason why so many seemingly 'healthy' people suffer heart attacks and strokes.

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8 d. ago Three simple lifestyle changes slash diabetes risk by a THIRD, scientists discover

The Mediterranean diet is hailed by doctors and scientists for its menu of fruit, vegetables and healthy fats that has been shown to protect from a host of diseases.

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1 week ago Alaska was lucky to avoid disaster after a landslide and tsunami. What about next time?

The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may riseThe landslide that triggered a powerful tsunami in Alaska’s Inside Passage early on 10 August was a close call, say scientists, tour operators and agency officials, with the risk of such events apparently increasing as glaciers retreat because of climate change.“It’s a historic event,” said scientist Dennis Staley from the US Geological Survey of the slide, which occurred in the Tracy Arm fjord 50 miles (80km) south of Juneau. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scientists warn risk to dolphin and whale species after 'exponential increase' in Scotland strandings

Researchers warn the scale and consistency of the rise indicates “a genuine cause for concern”

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2 w. ago Scientists pinpoint how many hours’ sleep will increase your risk of heart disease

A study has shed light on exactly how a lack of sleep causes harm

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2 w. ago Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities, scientists warn

Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities, scientists warn  BBC

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