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‘Dangerous’ and ‘ineffective’ labels on menus don’t reduce how many calories people eat, study finds | Science, Climate & Tech News
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Calorie labels on restaurant and takeaway food do not reduce how many calories people buy or eat, a new study has suggested. The mandatory labels, which were introduced by the government in 2022, forced all out-of-home food outlets with more than 250 employees to show the calories in their food, in a bid to tackle…
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Prostate cancer test shown to ‘reduce number of deaths’ – as charity calls for change | Science & Tech News
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Men at higher risk of prostate cancer should be offered a test by GPs – even if they do not have any symptoms of the disease, a charity has said. The recommendation is based on two trials by Prostate Cancer UK, which showed tests that measure prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels “reduce the number of…
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Injection that can ‘reduce risk’ of food allergy reactions approved for use in US | US News
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An injection that can “reduce the risk of harmful allergic reactions” in people with food allergies has been approved for use in the US. Certain adults and children aged one or over who have immunoglobulin E-mediated food allergies will be eligible to have the injection, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The jab…
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NHS to track people’s kettles and fridges to reduce ‘avoidable’ admissions | UK News
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The NHS is using artificial intelligence to monitor people’s eating and drinking habits in a bid to reduce “avoidable” hospital admissions ahead of a busy winter period. Kettles and fridges are being tracked as part of a pilot scheme launched in Buckinghamshire. Patients’ habits are flagged to care teams who speak to them to try…
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New drug can reduce Alzheimer’s disease symptoms by up to 35% | Science & Tech News
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A second drug has shown the ability to slow the progression of the leading form of dementia. Results of a study, released in a preliminary form by drug maker Eli Lilly, show their drug donanemab reduced the rate of cognitive decline of Alzheimer’s patients in a trial by between 27 and 35%. Those on the…
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New long COVID drug may significantly reduce fatigue in patients | UK News
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An experimental drug could significantly reduce fatigue in people with long COVID, a new study suggests. Scientists who carried out the small-scale clinical trial believe the drug, called AXA1125, may increase energy production in cells and reduce inflammation for people fighting the virus and its aftereffects. They are calling for larger studies to confirm the…
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Childhood flu vaccine may reduce Strep A risk, research suggests | Science & Tech News
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The childhood flu vaccine may also reduce the risk of Strep A infections, according to research by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The vaccine, which is given as a nasal spray, is offered to pre-school and primary school children each year. A new study compared rates of Streptococcus A in areas where all young…
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Hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms can reduce depression, study finds | Science & Tech News
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A single dose of a hallucinogenic chemical found in magic mushrooms can dramatically reduce symptoms of intractable depression, according to the largest ever study of its kind. Around a third of patients given a 25mg dose of a synthetic form of psilocybin, along with psychological support, were in remission three weeks later. All had failed…
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Icy swims could cut fat and reduce the risk of diabetes, review suggests | Science & Tech News
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An icy swim could have significant health benefits, including reducing body fat and the risk of diseases such as diabetes, according to a review. Some 104 studies were examined by researchers, who found that many reported major health benefits from cold water swimming, including on good fat which helps burn calories. This could help prevent…
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Womb cancer: New test could cut diagnosis time and reduce need for invasive diagnostic procedures | Science & Tech News
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A pioneering womb cancer test could cut the time taken to diagnose women with the condition and reduce the need for more invasive diagnostic procedures. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that low-cost PCR tests that took samples from the cervix or vagina were able to successfully detect womb cancer. Currently in…