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Professor's new book advises lifestyle changes to combat dementia risks

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Academic Professor Mohamed Elmasry was inspired to research dementia after the deaths of his brother and his mother

Friday, Jul 19

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NASA scientists left completely stunned by never-before-seen discovery on Mars

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The space exploration robot Curiosity Rover uncovered a 'strange' find on the Red Planet that scientists have said 'shouldn't be there'.

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High alert for Spanish beaches as hundreds report injuries

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A number of beaches near Barcelona have reported mass jellyfish sightings, with some species boasting very high sting strengths, as temperatures reach 33C

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Warning of new bedbug surge in UK coming this summer

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Bedbugs are to strike British homes again this summer, experts have warned, as numbers are already surging across the Channel thanks to the upcoming Olympics

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New pill could stop prostate cancer growth for 40,000 men

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended the use of relugolix, which has been hailed as a potential "game-changer"

Thursday, Jul 18

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Food that divides opinion better for diabetes than pills, study shows

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Sardines are known to have multiple health benefits, including preventing diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease and reducing cholesterol

Ancient Egypt breakthrough as Tutankhamun's face pictured for first time in 3,300 years

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The Pharaoh's likeness has been created using advanced 3D imaging technology.

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Apocalypse warning as 'God of chaos' asteroid to pass 'exceptionally close' to Earth

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This asteroid is expected to come closer to Earth than the geostationary satellites used for TV broadcasting, navigation, and weather forecasting with no other asteroid predicted to come this close for several thousand years.

Test your hearing in seconds at home - and see if you need to take action

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Hearing ability in each of our ears can deteriorate at different rates, but there is a quick and easy way to see if there is an issue you need to address

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Five-minute quiz at home can predict risk of heart attack

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The test is as accurate as blood tests and blood pressure measurements and could help to identify those who are at high risk of heart attack

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Two glasses of one drink doubles risk of bowel cancer, study finds

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The average Brit consumes just over two litres a week - of the drinks, which also include fruit-flavoured drinks and sports and energy drinks

Wednesday, Jul 17

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True face of Ivan the Terrible revealed 440 years after 'cruellest man's' death

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Researchers have reconstructed the face of the first Russian Tsar widely known for his brutal regime after his grave was excavated for scientific study.

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NHS could roll out at-home cervical cancer tests

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A trial has shown how a self-testing kit could help boost the numbers of women undergoing cervical cancer checks - with the NHS now looking at making it available in England

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Scientist discover tunnels on the Moon - and NASA could send humans in to investigate

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Countries are racing to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon.

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15 signs of ADHD in girls and women often missed

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Doctors have approved a test for diagnosing ADHD in children online, in a bid to help clear the backlog of those waiting. But women and girls are often missed

Monday, Jul 15

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Dad started talking nonsense, and doctors said he had months to live

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Philip Brooks was diagnosed with the most common type of malignant brain tumour in adults. There is no cure for the disease

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Sleep mistake could lead to kidney failure and blindness for 4.4million people

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Researchers found that getting too much sleep leads to a 31% increased risk of microvascular damage, while not enough is associated with a 38% increased risk

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UK scientists may have cracked cancer that kills 9,000 a year

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This finding raises fresh hope in the hunt for more effective treatments for the disease that killed Alan Rickman and Patrick Swayze

Sunday, Jul 14

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Distant planet 'reeks of rotten eggs' as new study reveals fascinating findings

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An exoplanet over 60 light years away and dubbed 'hot Jupiter' contains the same gas found in farts in its atmosphere.

Saturday, Jul 13

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Scientists discover terrifying object that could be 50,000 times larger than the Sun

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Astronomers have been astounded by the discovery of the new giant celestial phenomenon.

Friday, Jul 12

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There is only one way to get rid of head lice, says expert

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Dani Knapp has shared everything you need to know about head lice - and the one thing you need to get rid of them

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'Fart walking' is now a thing and experts say it is good for you

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Consider what happens when your stomach is filled following a good meal, fill it up and, like a washing machine, it starts to churn

Thursday, Jul 11

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Huge space breakthrough as black hole 8,000 times bigger than the Sun found

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A black hole 8,000 times the size of our sun has been discovered by scientists at the University of Utah.

Wednesday, Jul 10

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Eating certain foods slows prostate cancer as non-invasive new test discovered

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A 20-year study found that some foods seem to slow the spread of prostate cancer, and this comes as a new test makes detection of the condition much easier

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NASA discovers incredible planet that's like a 'super-Earth' and can 'harbour life'

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A stunning new study could finally start to provide answers to the question that has tormented humankind for millennia - is there life beyond Earth?

Tuesday, Jul 9

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Man who quit one type of food dropped weight without trying and 'felt more energetic'

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Professor Barry Smith, director of the University of London Institute of Philosophy, used to work with major food manufacturers to make ultra-processed food

Mediterranean diet cuts risk of death in cancer survivors by a third

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The Mediterranean diet is a dietary pattern often followed by people living in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, such as Greece, Italy, and Spain

Monday, Jul 8

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Scientists baffled as huge Mars feature seen up-close for first time

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A huge feature on Mars that is bigger than the Grand Canyon has been viewed up close for the first time - and scientists are still unsure about its origins

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One type of food could make children's brains work better, study finds

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Researchers have found that children who consume foods containing one thing are better at problem-solving, retention and attention

Sunday, Jul 7

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Archaeology breakthrough as scientists make incredible Stonehenge discovery

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Many attempts have been made to understand Stonehenge, with extensive fieldwork uncovering various relics and artefacts.