48 h. ago Harvard scientists discover cheap common supplement that REVERSES ageing

Taking a supplement nearly one in five Americans swear by could slow aging and help you live another three years, a study from Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham suggests.

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55 h. ago Elderly people who have a positive attitude towards ageing will recover better if they fall, study suggests

Falls in older adults are a 'major public health concern' as they can lead to disability and hospitalisation, impacting on people's ability to live independently, researchers said.

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56 h. ago Extra cancer scans for women with dense breasts could save 700 lives a year – UK study

Adding scans to existing screening could catch harder-to-detect early-stage cases of disease, research showsHundreds of lives could be saved every year with extra cancer checks for women with very dense breasts, a study suggests.Millions of women undergo breast screening, but regular mammograms can be less effective at spotting cancer in the 10% with very dense breasts, as the tissue can hide tumours on X-rays. This is because very dense breasts look whiter on scans, making it harder to detect early-stage disease, which also appears white. Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Common medication taken by millions could 'fight and kill cancer cells'

Widely used drugs could help the immune system ward off cancer by 'fighting tumours', new research suggests

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63 h. ago Millions taking one of UK's most common medications could be protected from cancer, study suggests

The commonly taken medication was found to significantly improved the ability of cells to fight cancer and suppressed tumor growth in several cancer types.

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63 h. ago Millions taking one of UK's most common medications could be saved from cancer, study suggests

The commonly taken medication was found to have significantly improved the ability of cells to fight cancer and suppress tumor growth in several cancer types.

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3 d. ago Common medicine used by millions could slash the risk of Alzheimer's, study finds

Catching the virus that causes cold sores almost doubles the risk of developing Alzheimer's - but treatment slashes the odds, a study suggests

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3 d. ago Cold sore virus leaves people at far higher risk of Alzheimer’s, study suggests

Researchers have found that the herpes virus, which causes cold sores, increases Alzheimer’s risk by as much as 80% by looking at medical records of over 300,000 Americans

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3 d. ago The silent killer: Breakthrough in pursuit of Johne’s Disease diagnoses

For farmers across the UK, Johne’s Disease represents an enormous challenge, costing an estimated £200 per cow per year, which can amount to 50% of a farmer’s annual profit. However, a unique diagnostics approach from pioneering scientists at MI:RNA could transform the way a common livestock disease, which costs the UK agricultural economy £10 million annually, is managed.

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5 d. ago Marked decline in semicolons in English books, study suggests

Usage of punctuation down almost half in two decades as further research finds 67% of British students rarely use itTest your semicolon knowledge with our quiz below“Do not use semicolons,” wrote Kurt Vonnegut, who averaged fewer than 30 a novel (about one every 10 pages). “All they do is show you’ve been to college.”A study suggests UK authors are taking Vonnegut’s advice to heart; the semicolon seems to be in terminal decline, with its usage in English books plummeting by almost half in two decades – from one appearing in every 205 words in 2000 to one use in every 390 words today. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Tiny glass beads found on the Moon show it once had volcanoes, scientists say

Volcanic eruptions were happening as recently as 120 million years ago, study suggests

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9 d. ago Needless deaths due to long waits in A&E are like TWO plane crashes every week, damning study suggests

The deaths linked to long A&E waits are equivalent to two aeroplanes crashing every week.

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1 week ago 'Silent' condition suffered by millions that raises risk of early colon cancer

A hidden condition suffered by one in four Americans may raise the risk of fast-rising colon cancer in young people by up to 24 percent, a first-of-its-kind study from South Korea suggests.

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1 week ago Daily treat and hot drink lowers blood pressure and boosts heart health, study suggests

Naturally occurring compounds called flavan-3-ols found in some food and drink may improve blood pressure and the health of blood vessels, according to a new study

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2 w. ago Weight loss jabs could curb alcohol cravings and reduce drinking, study suggests

Researchers have however stressed larger trials are needed to validate the results

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2 w. ago Ancient wooden spears found in Germany may have been wielded by Neanderthals, a new study suggests

A set of ancient wooden spears may be younger than scientists thought and wielded by Neanderthals instead of their ancestors

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2 w. ago Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness

Researchers link suspected cases in New Brunswick to known diseases, suggesting ‘misdiagnosis and misinformation’A new peer-reviewed scientific study has found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, suggesting instead a troubling combination of “misdiagnosis and misinformation”.The research comes as the Maritime province prepares its own assessment of more than 220 suspected cases in the hope of giving families some answers to a medical mystery that has gripped the region for years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago You're storing your eggs wrong! Scientists reveal best way to ensure none of your eggs crack

As any shopper knows, eggs are sold in carboard cartons in neat little rows facing upwards. Now, a shock new study suggests a revolutionary new way for eggs to be packaged and stored.

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2 w. ago Scientists discover why some babies learn to walk later than others

A new study suggests that a slightly later start to walking is not always a sign of problems

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2 w. ago Habit most parents are guilty of is DESTROYING children's brains and increasing depression risk, study suggests

Australian researchers, analysing data from 15,000 children under five, found those whose parents were guilty of this common habit had poorer cognitive abilities and emotional issues.

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