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Lifting weights regularly could cut risk of dying early, study finds | Science & Tech News
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Lifting weights regularly could cut people’s risk of dying early, a study has found. A combination of “pumping iron” and aerobic exercise every week reaped the most benefits, researchers said. Academics at the US’s National Cancer Institute in Rockville, Maryland, examined data on almost 100,000 adults taking part in a US screening study. The participants,…
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Reusable contact lenses more than triple risk of catching rare sight-threatening eye infection, study finds | UK News
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The risk of contracting a rare sight-threatening eye infection increases almost four times for reusable contact lens users compared with those wearing daily disposables, according to new research. Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a type of corneal infection, and is a condition that results in inflammation of the cornea – the eye’s clear protective outer layer.…
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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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Artificial sweeteners linked to higher risk of heart disease, study finds | UK News
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Artificial sweeteners “should not be considered a safe alternative to sugar” after academics found their consumption was linked to a 9% higher risk of heart disease. Researchers from Sorbonne Paris Nord University in France also found artificial sweetener consumption was linked to a nearly 20% higher risk of conditions which affect blood flow to the…
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Fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar and firms involved in tournament warned about cybercrime risk | World News
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Fans and businesses involved in the World Cup are at risk from an upsurge in cybercrime and online scams, an expert is warning. Henry Wilkinson, chief intelligence officer at security intelligence firm Dragonfly, warns there will be a large increase in cybercrime targeting people and firms because of the number of people wanting to attend…
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Monkeypox declared global health emergency by World Health Organisation, as risk in Europe described as ‘high’ | Science & Tech News
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The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a “global health emergency”. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference that despite the WHO committee being unable to come to a consensus, he declared the emergency anyway as the tie-breaking vote. He added the risk globally is “moderate”, except in…