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How plant biology mirrors our own

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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

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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.

Medical Daily

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Medical Daily

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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.

Evening Standard

Wide variation in use of prostate cancer test – study

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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 Conversation

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

The Guardian - UK

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’

The Guardian - UK

Joy comes to those who wait until morning

Brief letters: Good mornings | Train departures | Vice-chancellors | Boiling eggs | School reports

Tom’s Guide

Biohacker reveals the sleep schedule you need to 'live healthier, get leaner and feel younger'

Dave Asprey shares his routine that allows him to get 6.5 hours sleep, which he says is optimal if you want to live longer

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40 Sidesplitting Memes All Of Us Can Probably Relate To From The “Evil Thoughts” FB Page

Facebook page “Evil Thoughts” posts dank memes you’ll probably find yourself relating to while having a good chuckle. The post 40 Sidesplitting Memes All Of Us Can Probably Relate To From The “Evil Thoughts” FB Page first appeared on Bored Panda.

Evening Standard

Winter fall in Scots’ vitamin D levels same now as 400 years ago – study

A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen used a new method of detecting vitamin D in human hair samples.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists find that things really do seem better in the morning

UCL study into mental health and wellbeing finds that people generally feel worse at night and on Sundays

Woman & Home

Combine omega-3 with two simple things and slow biological ageing by 4 months, new study says

We've known about omega-3's health benefits for years - but researchers might have just added another one to the list

Evening Standard

Government ‘looking carefully’ at launching routine prostate cancer screening

Health minister Andrew Gwynne pledged to ‘make the United Kingdom a world leader in cancer survival’.

The Guardian - UK

An omega-3 dose a day could slow ageing process, ‘healthspan’ trial finds

Daily gram of essential fatty acid leads to ‘three to four months rejuvenation of biological age’ over three years

The Guardian - UK

Men concerned about prostate cancer should think before asking for a PSA test

Letters: Retired urologist Reginald Hall says men should consider the evidence before asking their GP for the screening test

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