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A study by Imperial College London found that using the drugs earlier can slash the risk of suffering heart issues later on.
38 days ago
Is it true that … your lungs regenerate when you quit smoking? ⊖
Our lungs have evolved to heal from damage, but some smokers will suffer irreversible effects
It used to be thought that the lungs couldn’t regenerate,” says Dr Charlotte Dean, head of the lung devel…
43 days ago
Obesity a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people in England, study finds ⊖⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
While the research identifies obesity as a major cause, scientists say it does not account for the extent to which cancer rates are increasing
Obesity is a key factor for the rising rates of cancer am…
59 days ago
Is it true that … having a diverse microbiome stops you from getting sick? ⊕
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
Having diverse microbes in the gut has been promoted as a way to boost immunity, but studies suggest it’s more complicated than that
The trillions of microorganisms that live in and on our bodies – kn…
65 days ago
Why does alcohol make us both happy and miserable – and what else does it do to our minds and bodies? ⊕
It sends us to sleep and wakes us in the night, excites us and depresses us, gives us confidence one moment, anxiety the next. How does this messy drug wield so much power?
Whatever you think of alcoh…
3 months ago
Sudanese students say UK visa ban has dashed hopes of studying at top universities ⊖
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a story from The Guardian ⚠️ › International
More than 200 applicants fear they will lose places after home secretary suspends study visas from four countries
Sudanese scientists who have been promised research posts at leading UK universities h…
Ayahuasca psychedelic DMT shows promise as depression therapy ○
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…
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…
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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a story from The Daily Mail 💩 › The Daily Mail
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.
4 months 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.