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Mobile phone use doesn’t increase brain cancer risk, says research review | Science & Tech News
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A review of 63 studies has found no link between mobile phone use and an increased risk of brain cancer. Commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), it found no rise in cases despite a huge increase in wireless technology over the last 20 years. The review was headed by experts from the Australian Radiation…
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Bluetongue virus discovered in UK after ‘rapid increase’ in Europe | UK News
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A virus that affects sheep and cows has been detected in the UK after a “rapid increase” across Europe. Bluetongue – which is not dangerous to humans but can cause death in farm animals – has been found in a single sheep near Haddiscoe in South Norfolk. It is believed to be the first case…
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New pill can increase chances of IVF success, study finds | Science & Tech News
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A pill for couples struggling to conceive with IVF treatment has been found to increase the chances of pregnancy, scientists say. Researchers said initial trials of the drug – known as OXO-001 and created by Spanish biotech company Oxolife – showed “promising” results. It acts directly on the inner lining of the womb to improve…
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Two servings of red meat a week can increase Type 2 diabetes risk | Science & Tech News
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Just two servings of red meat per week could increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. The American study analysed several Type 2 diabetes cases that developed over decades and asked the participants about their diets. Researchers looked at health data from 216,695 people from the Nurses’ Health Study, NHS II,…
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Climate change: Longer, warmer summers could increase risk of mosquitoes carrying ‘fatal diseases’ in the UK, experts say | Science & Tech News
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Increasingly long and hot summers are raising the risk of disease-carrying mosquitoes becoming established in Britain, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned. The tiger mosquito, which transmits several fatal “tropical” diseases, has already spread to 13 countries within the European Economic Area (EEA) since first becoming established in Italy in 1990. Paris last…
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As experts warn ultra-processed foods increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, what are they and how can you avoid them? | UK News
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Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, two new studies have found. One of the presentations to the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam suggests consuming things like breakfast cereals, fizzy drinks and fast food could increase the risk of cardiovascular disease by almost 25%.…
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Male masturbation could increase chances of having offspring, study suggests | Science & Tech News
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Masturbation could increase a male primate’s chances of having offspring, according to new research. The act of self-pleasuring may help with successful fertilisation by increasing arousal before sex, the study by University College London (UCL) said. The scientists also said ejaculating after masturbation helps shed low-quality semen, leaving fresh sperm available for mating. The researchers…
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Sleeping issues like snoring may increase risk of stroke, study finds | UK News
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Those who have sleep issues – such as snoring – may be at greater risk of having a stroke, a study has found. The research looked at 4,496 people – 2,238 of which previously had a stroke and 2,258 of which previously did not. Participants were asked about their sleeping patterns and habits, including the…
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Using any type of hormonal contraceptive could increase the risk of women getting breast cancer, new study suggests | Science & Tech News
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Women may face an increased breast cancer risk from taking any kind of hormonal contraceptive, a new study has found. Scientists say using progestogen-only hormonal contraceptives, including the oral ‘mini pill’, implant, injectable and intra-uterine device, is associated with a 20%-30% higher chance of developing the disease. Earlier research found that taking the combined contraceptive…
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‘Alarming’ increase in the number of fires caused by e-scooter and e-bike batteries | Science & Tech News
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An “alarming spate” of fires have been caused by unsafe e-bike and e-scooter batteries and chargers. According to Freedom of Information data, obtained by the insurer Zurich, the number of fires caused by batteries has surged almost 150% in the last year. Firefighters in London were called to 88 fires by e-bikes last year, an…