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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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Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 physical and mental health problems, review finds | World News
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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been linked to 32 harmful health effects, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and mental health problems, according to the largest review into their impact. A systematic umbrella review published in the BMJ looked at the risks of exposure to UFPs such as sugary cereals, ready meals and fizzy drinks…
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Meta’s rules for checking VIP posts have caused ‘real harm’ and need ‘overhaul’, review says | Science & Tech News
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On Facebook and Instagram there are rules about what can and can’t be posted. They can change from time to time, as can the way they are enforced by human and robot moderators. But in theory the rules are the same for every one of the sites’ nearly five billion users. Unless, that is, you…
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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…