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Artificial sweeteners linked to a higher risk of depression - study
Eating ultra-processed foods, especially those with artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of depression, a new study has revealed.
A new navigation system in UK ambulances could improve response time
A new navigation system will allow ambulances to have access to the “latest data available” to save crucial time.
Four in five people with hypertension aren’t adequately treated - WHO
Just one in five people with hypertension have controlled it, the World Health Organization said.
Ig Nobel Prize: What are the quirkiest scientific discoveries of 2023?
The 33rd Ig Nobel Prize awarded the most bizarre scientific achievements of this year, from dead spider robots to licking rocks.
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Vaping may stop immune cells from working normally, study says
A new study has indicated that e-cigarettes, with or without nicotine, may have a paralysing effect on the body’s immune cells.
Your smartwatch could be a health hazard. Here’s why
Could your wristwatch be a breeding ground for harmful bacteria? A study found that 95% of the time, the answer is yes.
New lung cancer vaccine could reduce the risk of dying by 41% - study
A French biotechnology company said that its cancer vaccine was effective in decreasing the risk of death for people with some lung cancers by 41%.
Is a new postpartum depression pill in the US leaving Europe behind?
The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) just approved an oral treatment for postnatal depression. What about in Europe?
What is 'scrambler therapy' and how could it help millions in pain?
"Scrambler therapy," a non-invasive treatment that uses electrodes, has been found to be effective among 80 to 90 per cent of chronic pain patients.
‘No evidence’ linking Facebook use to psychological harm, says study
In a study conducted across 72 countries, Oxford scientists found no evidence linking Facebook adoption and negative well-being.
Why are technology companies still struggling to address AI bias?
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools - from algorithms to generative software - have in-built biases. So, why hasn’t the problem been fixed?
H1N1 strain passed from humans to pigs nearly 400 times - study
Transmission of a strain of H1N1 from humans to pigs has occurred frequently, researchers said.
Deepfake videos prompt false memories of films, study shows
Deepfake clips remaking movie scenes prompted people to falsely remember the films - but no more so than a fake text description did.
French candidates can’t use Twitter Blue amid elections - authorities
French political candidates will not be allowed to have a blue tick on Twitter six months ahead of an election, campaign financing authorities said.
French parliamentary inquiry highlights risk for Uber drivers
A recent French parliamentary committee report highlighted workers’ vulnerability at Uber as the EU debates regulations to strengthen digital platform workers’ rights.
Study finds mindfulness could help to prevent depression and anxiety
In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, a study shows.
Sunproof your skin: Dermatologist’s tips for safeguarding against sun
Summer is here and it's tempting to go outside and enjoy the sun - but it’s important to take care. Here’s how.
France has passed a law that could earn influencers 2 years in prison
The wording of the new law was approved by French lawmakers across the political spectrum and could mean jail time or stiff fines.
Scientists have found a way to get brain cancer cells to self-destruct
Aggressive glioblastoma tumours could be in trouble: a breakthrough discovery successfully wiped out cancer cells in mice.
Nitrosamines: What are these toxic chemicals in our foods and drugs?
Europe is investigating the risks posed by nitrosamines - chemicals found in food products and medicines that have been linked to cancer.
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