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New type of star – nicknamed ‘old smokers’ – discovered at the heart of the Milky Way | Science & Tech News
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Scientists say they have discovered a new type of star deep at the heart of our galaxy. The stars have been given the nickname “old smokers” by scientists because they have been observed “puffing” out clouds of gas. They are a type of red giant, which are formed during the dying stages of medium sized…
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World-first trial finds arthritis drug may help treat type 1 diabetes | Science & Tech News
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A world-first clinical trial has found a common drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis can suppress the progression of type 1 diabetes in recently diagnosed patients. Researchers at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research in Melbourne, Australia, discovered baricitinib can preserve the body’s own insulin production. They described the finding as “a huge step-change” in…
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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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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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Transplant hope for minorities as scientists successfully alter donor kidney blood type | UK News
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Scientists have successfully altered the blood type of three donor kidneys – a breakthrough that could increase the supply of kidneys available for transplant, particularly for ethnic minority groups who are less likely to find a match. A kidney from someone with an A blood type cannot be transplanted to someone with a B blood…