Drink more water, say experts as they argue study proves need for curbs on consumption People who regularly consume soft drinks have a higher risk of an early death, researchers have found, with the trend seen for both sugared and artificially sweetened drinks. While experts say the study cannot ... Read More »
Scientists have found an unexplained, shiny gel on the far side of the Moon. The mysterious substance was spotted by a Chinese lunar lander and it is unclear what the unusual thing could be. As it was driving over the Moon’s surface, Chinese lunar rover Yutu-2 spotted a strange ... Read More »
Moving away from diets rich in animal products could have ‘unintended consequences’ for the consumption of choline The increasing popularity of plant-based and vegan diets risks lowering the intake of a nutrient critical for brain health that is mainly found in animal foods, a nutritionist has said. Moving away from ... Read More »
Study prompts medicines regulator to advise all women using HRT to remain vigilant The risk of breast cancer from using hormone replacement therapy is double what was previously thought, according to a major piece of research, which confirms that HRT is a direct cause of the cancer. The findings ... Read More »
Aid efforts to help communities struggling to recover from drought compounded by continuing conflict, aggravated by al-Shabaab Somalia faces a new humanitarian crisis with more than 2 million people now threatened by severe hunger, aid agencies say. A further 3 million people are uncertain of their next meal, latest ... Read More »
Nigeria marks three years without a wild polio case, meaning Africa could be declared free of the disease in 2020 Africa is on the verge of being declared polio free, after three years without any recorded cases of the disease, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria marked ... Read More »
Large trial held in Iran of inexpensive medication combining four common drugs A cheap, single pill taken once a day that combines four common drugs is safe and reduces the risk of events such as heart attacks, strokes and sudden death in people over the age of 50, research ... Read More »
Experts find no proof minuscule particles are a threat to health but say more research is needed Microplastics are increasingly found in drinking water, but there is no evidence so far that this poses a risk to humans, according to a new assessment by the World Health Organization. However, ... Read More »
US scientists say their blood test can be 94% effective in spotting those at risk of the illness A blood test that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s as much as 20 years before the disease begins to have a debilitating effect has been developed by researchers in the US. ... Read More »
A health official said that a second case of Ebola was detected on Tuesday in the city of Goma. Officials are worried that the virus could establish a foothold in the densely populated area close to the Rwandan border. The first Ebola case in Goma was detected in mid-July, prompting the World ... Read More »
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