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Irregular weekend meals may raise men's heart disease risk
A new French study finds that shifting meal times on weekends compared to weekdays may increase cardiovascular risk in men. Each hour of 'ea
Bengaluru startup trains dogs and AI to sniff out cancer
Dognosis is training 15 dogs to identify cancer-related odours in breath samples, with AI analysing their responses. A company study reports
Bruce Campbell says he has five years to live after cancer diagnosis
Bruce Campbell, best known for playing Ash in the Evil Dead films, has revealed his cancer is terminal, with a prognosis of about five years
Second-hand smoke affects 2.7 billion people, study finds
A third of the world's population is exposed to second-hand smoke, leading to 1.66 million deaths each year. Children are especially vulnera
Young brains' adaptability may fuel post-injury epilepsy, study finds
A study in Experimental Neurology found that younger brains, while more adaptable after traumatic injury, may be more prone to developing se
Salmonella outbreaks rising across Europe: which countries are hit hardest?
Europe has seen a steady rise in Salmonella cases since 2020, costing up to €3 billion annually. The UK, Netherlands, and Belgium have repor
Pesticide poisoning affects nearly half of global farmers annually
Between 402 and 433 million farmers are poisoned by pesticides annually, affecting 46% of the global farming population. Southern Asia and E
Solar ambulance Stella Juva brings off-grid care to remote Kenya
Stella Juva, built by Eindhoven students, is the first road-legal solar ambulance. In Kenya, it drove 800km and powered medical gear for 200
Breastfeeding linked to fewer antibiotic-resistance genes in infant gut
Exclusive breastfeeding is associated with a lower abundance and diversity of antibiotic-resistance genes in infants' gut microbiota. Human
Pop-up warnings may cut young people's social media use
Researchers found that pop-up warnings about social media's harms increased awareness among young users. Participants said such messages wou
Ancient Parchment DNA Reveals Sheep Pox Virus History
Researchers extracted ancient DNA from medieval manuscripts, uncovering traces of the deadly sheep pox virus. The virus has plagued livestoc
France recalls pumpkin seeds after 81 salmonella infections
French health officials have recalled pumpkin seeds linked to 81 salmonella infections across several regions. The seeds came from a process