6 m. ago Considering an extra coffee before your road trip? Maybe skip it

An August Censuswide study for Carmoola found that excessive caffeine can impair driving, with an estimated 11 million UK drivers exceeding the 400 mg daily limit

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66 m. ago British scientists create new gel which can fix ‘unrepairable’ damage to your teeth in world first

The treatment could help restore damaged enamel linked to infections and tooth loss

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5 h. ago Artificial sweeteners found in fizzy drinks could improve gut health and help you shed the pounds, controversial study finds

Scientists from the Netherlands have claimed switching from sugars to artificial sweeteners could support weight loss.

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8 h. ago Men unaware of impact testosterone has on their health, study shows

A new survey of 2,000 men has found that many are unaware of the role testosterone plays in their health

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33 h. ago Being obese can increase your risk of developing incurable ear ringing disorder tinnitus

Scientists from Pakistan discovered those with a BMI of over 30 were almost 50 per cent more likely to have the condition than men of a healthy weight.

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66 h. ago New study says scanning tongue could uncover devastating degenerative disease

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can affect adults of any age, but it is more prevalent in those over 50

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4 d. ago Catching Covid during pregnancy may raise risk of autism, experts warn

Researchers believe it is one of the largest studies to date examining babies born during the early days of the pandemic - before vaccines were widely available.

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5 d. ago Brain training games do actually improve your memory, study shows

Results show certain online brain exercises reduce dementia risk, researchers say

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5 d. ago Sharing happy moments may boost health of older couples, study finds

Academics in the US analysed data from three pieces of research that included 321 couples in Canada and Germany aged between 56 and 89.

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5 d. ago Scientists discover five new genes which increase obesity risk

Scientists have identified 13 genes that could increase a person’s risk of developing obesity

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5 d. ago The surprising health benefits drinking a mug of cocoa could have for men

Arteries show drop in function when people are sedentary, but flavanols have a protective effect and are even found in tea, berries and apples

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6 d. ago Scientists identify why we can’t concentrate after a bad night’s sleep

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, and yet, the secret of how our brain falls asleep remains one of the greatest mysteries of neuroscience

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6 d. ago Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

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7 d. ago Picture of health: going to art galleries can improve wellbeing, study reveals

Viewing original works of art can relieve stress, cut heart disease risk and boost immune system, first study of its kind findsEnjoying original works of art in a gallery can relieve stress, reduce the risk of heart disease and boost your immune system, according to the first study of its kind.Researchers measured the physiological responses of participants while viewing masterpieces by world-renowned artists including Manet, Van Gogh and Gauguin in a gallery. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Forget getting your 10,000 steps a day! One long walk better for heart health than short bursts, scientists discover

Building steady 15 minute walks into your day could help slash the risk of heart disease and even an early death, a study has suggested.

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8 d. ago New breakthrough treatment destroys up to 90% of skin and colon cancer cells in just 30 minutes

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin say they have developed a potential new cancer treatment.

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8 d. ago Major new study pinpoints the main nutrients Britons are deficient in

A deficiency in the little-known mineral can cause thyroid issues, a weakened immune system, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety and confusion.

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1 week ago Reducing one ingredient in your child’s diet can benefit their adult heart health

A study found toddlers who consumed less sugar had better heart health in adulthood

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1 week ago Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

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1 week ago Do you have a gluten sensitivity? New study finds it might be something else entirely

Scientists say that for most people who think they react to gluten, gluten itself is rarely the cause

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