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World's biggest mega lab going to war on disease filled with 500k human samples
UK Biobank’s precious frozen samples have already been used to predict who will get dementia 15 years before a diagnosis - and scientists hope they will help find future treatments
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Walking just 4,000 steps a day can lead to longer life, study finds
Researchers have found that every additional step up to around 10,000 steps per day reduces the risk of death and cardiovascular disease, and you'll only need to do 4,000 steps a day to live longer
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China's new virus outbreak explained - the truth behind pneumonia-like disease
An investigation by the World Health Organisation has since managed to allay some of the panic by identifying the reported increase in infections and hospitalisations
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Five tiny lifestyle tweaks you can make to massively cut risk of an early death
Researchers have revealed that climbing the stairs a certain amount of times each day or making sure you have regular sleep can massively slash the chances of early death
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Healthy foods that put you at risk of silent killer - with Brits more at risk
Despite being seen as the healthier option, these foods can actually increase your risk of a number of deadly illnesses like heart attacks and high blood pressure
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Scientists identify 11 key risk factors for dementia - full list
A new risk assessment tool has been introduced by scientists which could potentially serve as an initial screening instrument for dementia, categorising people into "risk groups"
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Exact amount of daily vigorous exercise that can lower cancer risk
Just a few minutes each day of vigorous activity, which could be anything from playing with the kids, to carrying heavy shopping, could have an impact on your likelihood of developing cancer
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Sex each day could help beat cancer - and just four minutes does the trick
Research carried out by University of Sydney and published today suggests sex has yet more benefits, including cutting the risk of all types of cancer by nearly 20 per cent
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Qantas gives first look at lavish First Class suites with sliding doors and beds
Qantas will launch its newly designed Airbus A350s in late 2025, with the first class suites to have extra-wide fixed bed, separate recliner chair, personal wardrobe, dining table for two and a 32” ultra-high definition TV