14 h. ago Difference in survival rates between different types of cancer is bigger than ever while overall improvements have slowed, study reveals

The proportion of UK patients surviving ten years or more ranges from 97 per cent for testicular cancer to just 4.3 per cent for pancreatic cancer.

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27 h. ago Going vegan or veggie could slash risk of four top cancer killers by up to 25 per cent, experts discover

A US-based study has revealed plant-based diets can slash the risk of cancers 'by up to a quarter'.

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30 h. ago Groundbreaking study reveals whales and dolphins regularly play with each other

Researchers say findings can lay foundation for future studies into complex social structures of marine ecosystems

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33 h. ago Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, Edinburgh study reveals

The breakthrough was hailed as a “perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s”

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45 h. ago ‘Death spiral’: Mekong River megafish have shrunk by half, study reveals

Fish once as large as grizzly bears have become far smaller in recent years due to overfishing, dams and climate crisisThe size of megafish in the Mekong River has shrunk alarmingly in recent years owing to overfishing, a study has found. The length of the largest and most endangered freshwater giants, some as big as grizzly bears, decreased by 40% in seven years.Some fish, like the Mekong giant catfish, have been studied for over a longer period and show a decline in weight of 55% in the past 25 years, dropping from an average of 180kg (397lb) to 80kg. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago New study reveals one colour that makes us feel more positive

The UK wide research reveals a national craving for more vibrancy in their every day, as nearly three-quarters (72%) admit that surroundings lacking in colour can leave them feeling "flat and uninspired"

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5 d. ago Scientists reveal how likely you are to be killed by an asteroid

A new study has revealed the odds of being killed by an asteroid, rabies, and even an elephant attack

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5 d. ago Female gorillas can overpower males despite being HALF their size, study reveals

They're one of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.Now, a new study reveals that in gorilla communities, girls have the power.

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6 d. ago Women more likely to buy a home alone than with a partner, Skipton study reveals

A study of 1,000 women who have never bought a property found 37 per cent plan to do so independently, compared with 35 per cent who aim to buy with a partner

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6 d. ago Secrets of Pompeii's survivors, revealed: Study reveals how brave people RETURNED to live in the ruins after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius

The ancient Italian city of Pompeii soon experienced a second life after it was blanketed by pumice and ash from the Mount Vesuvius eruption of AD 79, say experts.

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6 d. ago Depression, suicides, overdoses: broad impacts of US wildfires revealed in study

Fallout goes beyond deaths and injuries, including lung damage and deaths caused by healthcare disruptionsNew research looking at the aftermath of some of the deadliest wildfires to have struck the US in recent years has shed light on the devastating effects the disasters have on human health, with impacts that extend far beyond the official death toll and injury counts.Three studies published this week examine the long-term fallout from the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires, including depression, suicide and overdose deaths, lung damage, and deaths caused by healthcare disruptions. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Revealed: What your number of sexual partners says about you, according to science

How many previous sexual partners have you had? A new study has revealed what your answer says about your prospects as a long-term partner.

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8 d. ago Researchers pinpoint key warning signs of MS that are routinely ignored... would YOU recognise them?

A study by researchers at the University of Columbia has revealed the earliest warning signs of the debilitating condition multiple sclerosis (MS).

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8 d. ago What would people think if they found out your 'number'? Study reveals what most people think of as a high amount of sexual partners

You don't need to have as many notches in your bedpost as controversial OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue to raise a few eyebrows according to a new study.

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9 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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9 d. ago Harvard study casts new light on why some couples conceive all girls or boys

A Harvard study has revealed a link between a woman's age and the likelihood of giving birth to children of the same sex.

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3 w. ago Study reveals which states are sending the most transplants to America’s 5 biggest cities

Data from U-Haul truck rentals across the country paints a picture of where people are moving

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3 w. ago New breakfast charter launched as eight in 10 parents fear kids miss out on nutritious school meals

A new charter has been launched as parents believe the government is not doing enough to support healthy eating choices, study reveals.

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3 w. ago Map reveals areas of Britain with the most smokers,  as new study finds Britons puff over 78 MILLION cigarettes every day

Researchers in London , who assessed the smoking habits of almost 80,000 Britons, found smokers still had 10 cigarettes per day on average in 2024.

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3 w. ago Free speech is under threat as Brits admit they are too scared to speak their mind

A new study has revealed nearly half were too worried about causing offence to voice their opinion on matters such as race and immigration, with older, white males amongst the most restricted

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