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FTSE fails to sparkle in tame pre-holiday trade
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The FTSE 100 drifted lower on Wednesday in lacklustre trading ahead of the Christmas break,Continue Reading
How displacement reshapes refugees’ gut health
akramalrasny/Shutterstock Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health.Continue Reading
Tattoos, toxins and the immune system – what you need to know before you get inked
ViDI Studio/Shutterstock From minimalist wrist designs to full sleeves, body art has become so common that it barely raises an eyebrow. But while the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible. Once tattoo ink enters the body, it does not stay put.Continue Reading
Do marathons damage your heart? Decade-long study finally settles the debate
mikecphoto/Shutterstock.com A marathon pushes the human body close to its limits. Legs tire, lungs burn and the heart works hard for hours on end. For years, that strain has raised an uncomfortable question: does running 26 miles actually damage the heart? The strongest reassurance comes from a new ten-year studyContinue Reading
How testosterone went from prostate cancer villain to potential ally
For more than 80 years, men have been told that testosterone helps prostate cancer grow. But a very different picture has emerged over the past two decades. The prostate is a small gland that sits just below the bladder. Its job is to produce the fluid that helps transport sperm,Continue Reading
Taylor Swift donates $1 million to help feed hungry families across America
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‘I was told I had seven years to live after being diagnosed with HIV – 25 years later I am thriving’
Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email A newly married young mother, Susan Cole was stunned when she was diagnosed with HIV. Aged 30, Ms Cole had beenContinue Reading
Why more people are now buying Christmas presents in the Boxing Day sales
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails While the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy peaks, 25 per cent of festive shoppers will delay buyingContinue Reading
Rory McIlroy’s relationship with Brooks Koepka ahead of possible PGA Tour return
Rory McIlroy has previously expressed his respect for Brooks Koepka with the potential return of the five-time major champion to the PGA Tour being rumoured. The American golfer confirmed on Tuesday his surprising LIV Golf exit after three years with the Saudi-backed circuit. The 35-year-old was among several high-profile playersContinue Reading
Cancer treatment breakthrough uses tiny metal particles to target tumours
Get the Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia and make sense of the wild world of wellness Get our wellbeing editor’s newsletter: Well Enough by Emilie Lavinia Get the Well Enough email by Emilie Lavinia Researchers have shared a groundbreaking development in cancer treatment research with new technology that canContinue Reading