Nilima Marshall
Science29 May 2024
Ancient Egypt ‘tried to understand and treat cancer 4,000 years ago’
Cutmarks on an ancient skull suggest they may have tried to operate on tumours
World28 Mar 2024
Scientists train dogs to sniff out stress in human breath
Pilot study suggests dogs can be taught to recognise the scent of trauma reactions, which could make PTSD assistance dogs more effective
Health27 Mar 2024
Less than seven hours sleep linked to higher high blood pressure risk
Women were found to be at greater risk of developing the condition compared to men
Science
Evidence of tooth decay-causing bacteria found in 4,000-year-old human molars
This man was at high risk of developing cavities right before his death, according to the researchers.
27 Mar 2024
Science
Scientists discover how breast cancer cells become dormant and evade treatment
Researchers believe there may be a way to target ‘sleeping’ breast cancer cells and prevent relapse.
26 Mar 2024
Science
Alcohol intake app Drink Less could cut down unhealthy drinking, say scientists
People using the app reduced booze intake by an extra two units a week, compared to those who followed standard NHS advice, research indicated.
24 Mar 2024
Science
Future of AI will be like the Borg in Star Trek, experts predict
Scientists say humanity is set to see the emergence of “Collective AI”.
22 Mar 2024
Science
Scientists developing ‘lollipops’ that could help diagnose mouth cancer
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have received £350,000 in funding to create prototypes.
22 Mar 2024
Science21 Mar 2024
270-million-year-old amphibian ancestor named after Kermit the Frog
Kermitops gratus was first discovered in Texas four decades ago
Health
Smoking may increase belly fat, study suggests
Findings reinforce the importance of large-scale efforts to prevent and reduce smoking, researchers say.
21 Mar 2024
Science
Simple skin biopsy ‘could help diagnose Parkinson’s disease at earliest stages’
The test showed a 93% accuracy in detecting the biomarkers associated with the condition.
20 Mar 2024
UK20 Mar 2024
Long-term leisure computer use ‘linked to erectile dysfunction risk’
Spending a lot of leisure time on the computer was found to be associated with lower levels of a hormone that stimulates the production of sperm
Science
‘De-label’ hope for people who mistakenly believe they have penicillin allergy
A study involving 126 people in three UK hospitals revealed 97% of them were not allergic to the drug.
19 Mar 2024
Science
Bleeding and beating heart models created to help train transplant surgeons
The fake organs were created with silicone gels, fabrics and different fibres, using 3D printing technology.
18 Mar 2024
Science
Neurological conditions ‘leading cause of disability and ill health worldwide’
More than three billion people experienced neurological conditions in 2021.
14 Mar 2024
Science
More research needed on effects of Wim Hof Method, scientists say
The method may reduce inflammation but there are currently mixed findings on the effects on exercise performance, researchers add.
13 Mar 2024
Science
Quality time with dogs can reduce stress and anxiety – research
EEG scans also reveal an increase in brainwaves associated with heightened concentration.
13 Mar 2024
Science
Menopause ‘may explain why some female whales live decades longer than others’
Aside from humans, just five toothed whale species are known to go through this natural biological process.
13 Mar 2024
Health
Online search data ‘may help spot ovarian cancer cases earlier’
Data shows many women were looking up symptoms online nearly a year before being issued with GP referrals.
11 Mar 2024
Science
‘Lazy eye’ in childhood linked to diabetes and heart disease risk later in life
Those who had the condition as a child also had 29% higher odds of developing diabetes, the study found.
7 Mar 2024
UK
Genetic test that predicts type 1 diabetes risk on sale in the UK
It can take months or years before symptoms of type 1 diabetes are noticed.
7 Mar 2024