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Cancer screenings missed as biological sex data missed from official records, review warns

The report found biological sex and gender identity have been used interchangeably in administrative and survey records

Evening Standard

Data on biological sex is key for patient safety, Health Secretary says

Wes Streeting has backed a report that warned against conflating it with gender identity.

Evening Standard

Public bodies must not conflate sex with gender in data, report author warns

Data should be collected on both sex and gender identity to ensure that nationally held statistics are accurate, officials were advised.

Evening Standard

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Alive: An Alternative Anatomy by Gabriel Weston review – our bodies in an eye-opening new light

A surgeon (and TV host) encourages us to take a fresh look at our organs in a smart and forceful study

The Guardian - UK

Primordial surf: ‘microlightning’ in mist may have sparked life on Earth, study finds

Tiny lightning streaks in fine spray can power chemical reactions that generate molecules for life, scientists say

The Guardian - UK

Tiny ‘microlightning’ flashes inside water droplets may have sparked life on Earth

Study says tiny electric discharges between water droplets can make building block molecules of life

The Independent UK

“Biology, Medicine, Chemistry”: 100 Of The Funniest Memes All About Science

Qualitative methods, plasmids and research proposals don’t seem like the subjects to joke about, but they totally can be and these memes are proof. The post “Biology, Medicine, Chemistry”: 100 Of The Funniest Memes All About Science first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Want your kids to be caring and sharing? Feed them fish

A new study shows that children who eat seafood are more likely to share their toys and help their friends. But why?

The Guardian - UK

Do Dark Spot Removers Really Work? A Look at Ingredients, Products, and Best Practices

Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, are a common skin concern that can result from sun exposure, aging, acne scars, or hormonal changes.

Fashion Times

How plant biology mirrors our own

Salon

Swab test could help UK women avoid invasive checks for womb cancer

New method reported to cut number of false positives by 87% has been registered with regulator for approval

The Guardian - UK

Mine copper without destroying the planet? London-based project gives scientists hope

Experts hope research can create greener methods of extracting the metal vital for renewable energy revolution and boom in electrical devices

The Guardian - UK

How extreme heat from climate change could make us all two years older

Prolonged exposure to heat linked to increase in biological age by up to 2.48 years, study says

The Independent UK

Eyeing A Sunny State For Retirement? You Might Experience Accelerated Aging

A recent study revealed that living in hotter environments may accelerate the aging process.

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Evening Standard

Sunak calls for targeted national screening programme for prostate cancer

The former prime minister said thousands of lives could be saved as a result of targeted measures.

Medical Daily

A new study reveals that the Mediterranean diet helps lower the risk of certain cancers associated with obesity, and interestingly, it's not just the weight loss that's making the difference.

Evening Standard

Can stress actually be good for our health? The surprising ways it can make us stronger and boost longevity

Research shows that exposing ourselves to short, sharp forms of stress can be good for our health — as long as it’s the right kind of stress. Giulia Crouch reports

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak ‘honoured’ to become prostate cancer charity ambassador

The former prime minister will support Prostate Cancer Research’s campaign to introduce a national screening programme for high-risk men.

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Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test – study

Researchers say there is a ‘lack of clarity’ surrounding the tests.

The Independent UK

Chinese scientists unveil breakthrough therapy that could save lives from nuclear fallout

Therapy may also help control intestinal breakdown in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy

The Conversation

How plants are able to remember stress without a brain

It may sound strange but plants can remember stress. Scientists are still learning about how plants do this without a brain. But with climate change threatening crops around the world, understanding plant stress memory could help food crops become more resilient.

The Guardian - UK

Environment more crucial than genes in risk of early death, study suggests

Analysis of UK BioBank data shows importance of factors including living conditions and smoking, say experts

Salon

Why smell and sight are close friends

New research explores the many ways our sensory experiences overlaps, teaching us new ways the brain perceives

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World-first treatment boosts prostate cancer survival

A world-first treatment for prostate cancer has boosted survival rates and quality of life for patients and resulted in fewer side effects.

The Independent UK

World Athletics plans new rules and cheek swab tests for transgender and DSD athletes in women’s category

The governing body’s president Sebastian Coe wants to ensure ‘a fair and level playing field in the female category’

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