6 h. ago New study reveals surprising reason our ancestors didn’t need braces

Crowded teeth were extremely rare in the past – and there’s a simple reason why

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9 h. ago New study reveals airlines most likely to carry water that has been contaminated with disease

The study was carried out by the Center for Food as Medicine and Longevity, which analyzed the results of 35,674 water tests taken over a period of three years

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12 h. ago Sewage in drinking water blamed for deaths of at least 10 people in India’s ‘cleanest city’

Hundreds also hospitalised in Indore after public toilet built above drinking water pipeline appears to have let sewage into the supplySewage-contaminated drinking water is being blamed for killing at least 10 people, including a baby boy, and sending more than 270 others to hospital in Indore, ranked India’s “cleanest city” for the last eight years.Residents of a congested, lower-income neighbourhood in Indore, Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital, had been warning authorities for months about foul-smelling tap water. Their complaints went unheeded, despite the city’s much-lauded ranking for waste segregation and other cleanliness measures. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Sewage in drinking water blamed for at least 10 deaths in India’s ‘cleanest city’

Hundreds hospitalised in Indore after public toilet built above water pipeline appears to have let sewage into supplySewage-contaminated drinking water is being blamed for killing at least 10 people, including a baby boy, and sending more than 270 others to hospital in Indore, ranked India’s “cleanest city” for the last eight years.Residents of a congested, lower-income neighbourhood in Indore, Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital, had been warning authorities for months about foul-smelling tap water. Their complaints went unheeded, despite the city’s much-lauded ranking for waste segregation and other cleanliness measures. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Contaminated water kills at least 10 people in ‘cleanest Indian city’

Over 200 people in hospitals following baterial contamination of drinking water

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3 d. ago Dry January can boost your mental wellbeing, even if you don't stick to it for the full month

A fresh study has revealed Dry January can boost your mental wellbeing, even if you don't fully complete the challenge.

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3 d. ago Researchers watched 150 episodes of Bluey. Here’s what they found

A new study reveals how Bluey isn’t just entertaining kids, she’s modelling how to deal with life’s ups and downs

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4 d. ago Experts pinpoint the perfect amount of exercise AND sleep to reduce the risk of illness and early death

A study by Australian researchers has revealed the right amount of sleep to optimise daily step count, to help stave off illness and an early death.

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7 d. ago The real cost of climate change: Heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms cost the world more than $120 BILLION in 2025, study reveals

A study has laid bare the shocking true cost of climate change, as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms cause havoc around the world.

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7 d. ago Staying at home could leave you exposed to indoor air pollution, study reveals

Secondhand tobacco smoke and routine tasks such as operating the stove shown to be biggest emitters of indoor pollution in UK homesChristmas and New Year is a time when many people will be at home. Being indoors can give us a degree of protection from outdoor air pollution, but it can also trap pollution we produce inside our homes.Risks from secondhand tobacco smoke are well known and the effect is perhaps best seen by comparison of health data before and after indoor smoking bans. A study of 47 indoor smoking bans in public spaces found hospital admissions for heart attacks decreased by an average of 12%, but people are less aware of other indoor pollutants and how to minimise them. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Late bloomers, rejoice! Majority of elite performers were NOT child geniuses, study reveals

If you were relatively average as a child, fear not - as the majority of elite performers hit their peak in later life, a study has revealed.

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2 w. ago Oasis reunion and Coldplay kisscam among 2025's top 40 most talked about stories

A new study has revealed the UK’s favourite news moments of 2025, from the Lionesses’ Euro victory and the Oasis reunion to viral celebrity antics and major cultural milestones.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Why swearing during exercise can make you STRONGER revealed in major study

SWEARING during exercise can make you stronger by stopping you from holding back, say scientists.  A study found those using foul language could do more press-ups.  This is thought to be because it helps us push beyond boundaries allowing us to tap into our real potential. Dr Richard Stephens, from Keele University, Staffs, said: “In...

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2 w. ago Pompeii's victims' last bid for survival: Harrowing study reveals how people desperately threw on heavy woollen cloaks to shield themselves from the falling ash

Victims at Pompeii wore heavy tunics and woollen cloaks as they fled rocky volcanic fragments and gas thrown into the air, reveals a University of Valencia study.

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2 w. ago The sexiest woman, according to science: Study reveals why the ideal lady is 29 years old, brunette, and in a relationship

To explore what characterises attractiveness in 2025, a team analysed 'Hot 100' lists compiled by men's magazine Maxim.

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2 w. ago Study reveals devastating effect solar storms could have on satellites

Even single collision between satellites may develop into a cascade

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2 w. ago New study reveals value of ‘bank of mum and dad’ for home buyers

Young homebuyers are finding it increasingly more difficult to get onto housing ladder

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2 w. ago Chelsea suffered huge spike in injuries after Club World Cup, new study reveals

Chelsea won the newly-expanded Club World Cup back in July, but paid the price through injuries afterwards

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2 w. ago Not so biodegradable after all! 'Flushable' wet wipes remain in the system for more than 5 WEEKS where they congeal into massive fatbergs, study warns

Wet wipes persist for more than five weeks in water, challenging 'biodegradability' claims on the packaging, a new Cardiff University study reveals.

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