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Single blood test can now detect over 50 types of cancer

A major NHS trial has shown promising results for a blood test that can detect over 50 types of cancer, researchers from Oxford University...

Long-term effects of Covid-19 found in 1 in 6 unvaccinated individuals even after 2...

A new study published in The British Medical Journal reveals that one in six unvaccinated individuals continue to experience health effects related to Covid-19...

Heart attack potential factor in long-term cognitive decline: Study

According to a recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine in the US, individuals who have experienced a heart attack exhibit a notably faster...

Dark chocolate could be ‘nutrient for ageing brain’: Study

A study on flavanols and cognition suggests that consuming black tea, apples, berries, and a small amount of dark chocolate may help maintain cognitive...

High salt intake causes cognitive impairment linked to hypertension, study finds

Researchers have discovered a correlation between hypertension, resulting from high salt intake, and emotional and cognitive dysfunction according to a recent study conducted by...

Diabetes UK, Tesco urge men under 40 to get tested for type 2 diabetes...

Diabetes UK and Tesco recently launched a campaign during Diabetes Prevention Week (22-28 May 2023), urging men aged 40 and under to take a...

Afternoon exercise most effective to maintain stable blood sugar levels: Study

Individuals with type 2 diabetes may benefit from exercising in the afternoon rather than the morning, to effectively control their blood sugar levels, research...

The truth about artificial sweeteners: Are they harmless zero-calorie alternatives?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new guidelines discouraging the use of non-sugar sweeteners as a healthier substitute for real sugar. The review highlights...

AI identifies effective antibiotic against drug-resistant infections

Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and McMaster University have utilised machine learning, a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to discover a new...

Running in middle age found to delay memory loss as one gets older

Regular long-term running during middle age has been found to assist in connecting newly generated neurons to a network crucial for maintaining episodic memory...