Study finds participants saw reduction in depressive symptoms as researchers welcome ‘promising’ results
A phase II clinical trial has found dimethyltryptamine (DMT), one of the psychoactive component…
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Students in England and Wales launch legal action over Covid-hit studies ⊕
More than 170,000 seek compensation after UCL Covid settlement opens door to claims across university sector
Dozens of universities are facing legal action from more than 170,000 students seeking comp…
14 days ago
The easily missed signs of the 'under-diagnosed' blood clot condition that caused Catherine O'Hara's death, revealed by a leading cardiologist - including a common mental condition and fingernail changes ⊖⊖
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It's a condition that kills nearly 3,000 Britons every year. But according to Professor Rasha Al-Lamee, a cardiologist at Imperial College London , many patients are unaware of the early signs.
25 days ago
The science of homosexuality: Same-sex behaviour evolved in primates as a survival strategy, study claims ⊕
Experts at Imperial College London suggest homosexuality might help forge strong bonds that allow groups to stay together to survive harsh conditions.
35 days ago
Who will win The Traitors? Mathematician uses game theory to predict tonight's winner - so, do you agree? ⊕⊕
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Who will win the final of The Traitors? Dr Sam Brzezicki, a mathematician at Imperial College London, has used game theory to predict the likely champion.
39 days ago
Is it true that … you lose most body heat from your head? ⊖
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This 1970s notion is a bit of a myth – but it’s still a good idea to wear a hat if it’s cold out
‘Always keep your head covered. You can lose 40–45% of body heat from an unprotected head.” That’s the …
53 days ago
Is it true that … going out when it is chilly can make you catch a cold? ⊖
Respiratory infections are more common in winter, but it’s largely because we spend more time indoors in close contact with other people
Is spending too much time outside on chilly days to blame for c…
60 days ago
Is it true that … you’re more likely to get sick when you’re stressed? ⊖⊖
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Stress releases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can suppress your immune system – but chronic concerns are more of an issue than short-term worries
‘Stress has a well-established effec…
63 days ago
Experience: I cycled the length of the UK on a wooden bike ⊕
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With no plans, I set off from John O’Groats to travel down south to Dover. Friends and family didn’t think I’d last a mile
Since coming to England from Ethiopia eight years ago, I’ve lost parts of my …
81 days ago
Is it true that… you should take vitamin C when you’ve got a cold? ⊕⊕
The vitamin has many benefits, but research shows that people who take it are just as likely to get the sniffles as those who don’t
‘Vitamin C is important for your health in lots of ways,” says Danie…