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The surprising way your dinner is secretly affecting your sleep
The last meal of the day does more than simply end the evening — it may also affect how well we sleep and what we choose to eat the next morning. That’s the conclusion of a study led by the University of Granada and published in the 'European Journal...
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The brain doesn't switch off under anaesthesia - it keeps processing language, study finds
Even under anaesthesia, some parts of the brain remain active and can identify and process language, a study has found. 08 May 2026 05:02
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Everything to know about hantavirus: Symptoms, spread and cruise ship outbreak details
A rodent-borne disease is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has left three people dead and several others ill, with health authorities now investigating the possibility of rare human-to-human transmission. 06 May 2026 11:39
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Cruise ship infections rise with the WHO now confirming eight cases
The World Health Organization has identified eight cases of passengers from the vessel, including three deaths, one critically ill patient, and three individuals reporting mild symptoms. 06 May 2026 11:31
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AI models rival doctors on complex medical reasoning tasks, study finds
Artificial intelligence models outperformed physicians in emergency care medical decisions, according to a new study. 05 May 2026 04:55
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Mediterranean diet may support pregnancy in women undergoing artificial insemination, study finds
Following a Mediterranean diet may improve the vaginal microbiome in ways that support pregnancy in women undergoing fertility treatment, such as artificial insemination, according to a new study. 04 May 2026 07:02
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Climate change and pollution are increasing stroke risk, new research finds
Environmental changes made worse by climate change, including extreme temperatures, sudden temperature swings, humidity, air pressure, wildfires, dust storms and sandstorms, may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, according to new research. 01 May...
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‘Now I believe in myself,’ Yomif Kejelcha on his sub-2-hour marathon and coming second in London
Yomif Kejelcha ran his first marathon in London and finished in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds, becoming the second person to complete the race in under two hours. 30 April 2026 07:31
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These 11 cancers are rising in younger adults in England, but lifestyle does not fully explain why
Eleven cancers are becoming more common in young people in England, according to a major study, but the rise cannot be fully explained by changes in lifestyle. 30 April 2026 08:24
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Medical data from 500,000 UK volunteers advertised for sale on a Chinese website
Health information belonging to 500,000 people in the United Kingdom has been stolen and offered for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba, the UK’s technology minister Ian Murray has confirmed. 28 April 2026 07:46
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Your dreams are not random. These 2 things have a major impact, study finds
In France, some people believe that eating cheese before bed will give you wild dreams. But science is pointing somewhere else: the content of our dreams seems to be shaped by a mix of personality and lived experience - rather than camembert and cheddar.
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The sub-2-hour marathon barrier has fallen. Why now and how?
The men's marathon has entered a new era. So far, no athlete had broken two hours in an official race. And then this weekend saw not one but two runners finally breach that barrier.
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Opinions divided across UK on historic anti-smoking law
The UK is moving ahead with a landmark plan to ban cigarette sales for anyone born after 2008, aiming to create a 'smoke-free generation'. Public reaction is mixed: some welcome it as a good step for public health, while others raise concerns about...
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Record numbers of foreign doctors fill Spain's healthcare gaps. But is it enough?
Spain validated 65,319 foreign university degrees in 2025 — 76.3% of all academic recognition decisions issued that year — according to a new report from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. 24 April 2026 04:31
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UK passes 'landmark' anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
The United Kingdom has approved an anti-tobacco bill permanently restricting sales of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008. 23 April 2026 12:17
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UK passes 'landmark' anti-tobacco bill to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
The United Kingdom has approved an anti-tobacco bill permanently restricting sales of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 2008. 23 April 2026 12:17
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Synthetic drugs reshape global markets, putting health systems under pressure
Synthetic drugs are rapidly reshaping global drug markets, creating new and less predictable health risks while placing growing pressure on already strained health systems. 23 April 2026 12:11
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Gut microbiome may predict Parkinson’s risk years before symptoms, study finds
The microbes living in a person’s gut may signal their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease before any symptoms appear, a new study has found. 21 April 2026 10:08
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Rat poison found in baby food in Austria - but how did it get there?
Baby food jars from organic brand HiPP have been pulled from shelves in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic after multiple samples tested positive for rodenticide, a substance that prevents blood from clotting and can cause serious internal...
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What to know about OpenAI's new model for life sciences research GPT-Rosalind
OpenAI has launched a new artificial intelligence model designed to support research across biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. 17 April 2026 13:32
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Why birds and foxes could act as early warning systems of antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a growing problem for a number of years now, with resistance against antimicrobials key for human medicine being especially worrying. 16 April 2026 12:28
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AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds
Artificial intelligence can identify those at higher risk of developing melanoma within five years, a new study has found. 16 April 2026 05:00
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AI can identify people at risk of melanoma years before diagnosis, study finds
Artificial intelligence can identify those at higher risk of developing melanoma within five years, a new study has found. 16 April 2026 05:00
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Novo Nordisk joins forces with OpenAI to fast-track drug research
Novo Nordisk's partnership with OpenAI will “help the company bring new and better treatment options to patients faster,” the Danish pharmaceutical company announced on Tuesday. 14 April 2026 09:42
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Plant-food rich diet may cut dementia risk, even when started later in life, study finds
Adults who eat a healthy plant-based diet — focusing on whole, minimally processed foods such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds — might have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, even if they...
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Study sheds light on why some people benefit more from weightloss drugs than others
Weight-loss drugs (agonists) such as Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have transformed weight management and obesity care. 10 April 2026 05:00
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In sickness and in health: Study links marriage to lower cancer risk
People who are or were once married have a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a new study. This suggests that marital status may be a powerful and overlooked social determinant of cancer. 09 April 2026 12:48
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Inside Armenia’s underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armenia’s capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 07:01
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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EU pledges €700m to the Global Fund as cuts worldwide threaten international health aid
The European Commission has pledged €700 million to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, to be implemented between 2027 and 2029. 08 April 2026 1311
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Inside Armeniaʼs underground wellbeing retreat where asthma patients seek relief
Deep beneath Armeniaʼs capital, a Soviet-era salt mine turned wellbeing hospital has become the unlikely centre of a growing debate over alternative medicine and modern healthcare. 06 April 2026 0701
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The new spring detox? How to eat like a Greek monk over Lent
Across Greece and in Orthodox communities worldwide, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline. 04 April 2026 0701
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Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births worldwide
A substance that appears in many products we use every day and whose microscopic particles enter the body through food, air, and dust has likely contributed to almost 2 million preterm births worldwide. 03 April 2026 1349
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Everyday plastic chemicals linked to millions of premature births worldwide
A substance that appears in many products we use every day and whose microscopic particles enter the body through food, air, and dust has likely contributed to almost 2 million preterm births worldwide. The toxin di-2 ethylhexylphthalate DEHP)...
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Not all chocolate is created equal. But there are some health benefits
Cacao has been linked to multiple benefits, from a healthier heart, slower ageing, and sharper cognition. However, experts warn that it comes with caveats. 03 April 2026 0501
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War anxiety? What one expert recommends to protect your mental health
The consequences of the war in Iran are also taking their toll on people's emotional well-being, with economic uncertainty provoking anxiety, according to the psychiatrist Kazuhiro Tajima.
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War anxiety? What one expert recommends to protect your mental health
The consequences of the war in Iran are also taking their toll on people's emotional well-being, with economic uncertainty provoking anxiety, according to the psychiatrist Kazuhiro Tajima. 30 March 2026 0713
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Working from home is linked to higher fertility, new study finds
Do people have more children if they work from home? The simple answer is yes. A recent study finds that working from home is linked to higher fertility. In other words, among working people, more time at home means more births. 30 March 2026 0500
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Why are older adults far more at risk from COVID or flu?
Researchers may have found out why older adults are much more likely to be seriously impacted by COVID or the flu. This is mainly due to ageing lung cells, which can trigger excessive immune responses, according to a new study by researchers at the...
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