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Biological age tests reveal distinct molecular aging pathways
A new study decodes what five widely used epigenetic clocks actually measure in the body. The clocks reflect different aging processes, from
UK heat alert study: 41% ignore warnings, raising public health concerns
A UK study reveals that 41% of people who saw heat alerts took no action. Researchers warn that passive warnings may be insufficient as clim
Madrid hospital pioneers 3D-printed bone implant to save leg from amputation
A Madrid hospital has successfully implanted the world's first personalized metamaterial bone prosthesis, avoiding a leg amputation. The 3D-
Gut viruses evolve rapid genetic tricks to outsmart bacteria, study finds
Bacteriophages in the human gut can rapidly mutate to overcome bacterial resistance, according to a new study. The findings could inform pha
Smokers still underestimate tobacco's cardiovascular toll, study finds
A new study of over 240,000 smokers across 46 countries finds that awareness of tobacco's cardiovascular risks has barely improved in two de
Portuguese study finds 18-year-olds spending more time online, especially on social media
A Portuguese study finds 18-year-olds are spending more time online, with 60% using the internet for four or more hours daily. Social media
Solar storms pose radiation risk to airline passengers, Surrey study finds
A study by the Surrey Space Centre finds that extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers to high radiation levels and cause widesp
Ebola reaches sixth DR Congo province, raising South Sudan spillover fears
Ebola has reached a sixth province in DR Congo, with a death in Bas-Uele linked to travel from Haut-Uele. Africa CDC reports unprecedented s
Trump's vaccine order could erode trust and reopen Europe's disease risks
Donald Trump's executive order reduces universal childhood vaccine recommendations from 18 to 11 diseases. European health officials fear it
Lucy Davis's subtle first symptom: what women should watch for
Lucy Davis's breast cancer first appeared as a tiny hard spot, not a lump. She urges women to get any change checked. Screening ages vary ac
West Nile virus surge in Greece with Attica at the epicentre
Greece's West Nile virus outbreak intensifies, with 110 domestic cases and 9 deaths. Attica is the epicentre, with East Attica municipalitie
Daily stair climbing linked to lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers from the University of East Anglia found that people who regularly climb stairs are 39% less likely to die from cardiovascular d