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Food industry shows ‘stalled progress’ to reduce salt intakes

October 22, 2022

British Reporter — A study led by researchers from the University of Oxford found that, overall, the average salt content of food products sold at supermarkets showed no change between 2015 and 2020. The results have been published in PLOS Medicine.

Depressed people are just more realistic, right? Not so, says UC Berkeley study

Are depressed people simply more realistic in judging how much they control

by British Reporter

October 22, 2022

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Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

British Reporter — One in 20 people are still feeling the effects

by British Reporter

October 16, 2022

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In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

Generally, as people age, the rate of mortality increases. Yet there’s one

by British Reporter

October 16, 2022

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Cold vs. Allergies During COVID-19 pandemic

British Reporter — When it comes to the common cold, allergies and COVID-19, overlapping symptoms can be confusing. In this Q&A, Dr. Arveen Bhasin, a Mayo Clinic allergist and immunologist, provides some clarity by comparing and contrasting the signs and symptoms of these

by British Reporter

May 11, 2021

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Causal’ Blood Pressure Genes Found in the Human Kidney

British Reporter — An international team of scientists led by The University of Manchester have discovered 179 kidney genes responsible for high blood pressure. High blood pressure, known as “silent killer”, is one of the most common human diseases and remains the key

by British Reporter

May 9, 2021

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One in Nine Adults Struggled with Mental Health During Pandemic

British Reporter — One in nine adults consistently had very poor or deteriorating mental health during the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic according to new research.

by British Reporter

May 9, 2021

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Ancient Plagues: How did the Romans respond to pandemics?

British Reporter — This story was first published on 19 May 2020. According to University of Kent, introducing the Department of Classical and Archaeological Studies’ ‘Ancient Plagues’ series, Lecturer in Roman History Dr Christopher Burden-Strevens presents University of Kent with a valuable reminder

by British Reporter

May 6, 2021

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Cocaine Drives Supporters’ Aggression in Football – Study

British Reporter — Cocaine-use may be associated with aggression between rival football fans, according to a new paper published by Dr Martha Newson, an expert in group bonding and conflict with the Universities of Kent and Oxford.

by British Reporter

May 6, 2021

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HEPA Filter Reduces Airborne Respiratory Particles Generated During Exercise that can Transmit Viruses

British Reporter — A pair of Mayo Clinic studies shed light on something that is typically difficult to see with the eye: respiratory aerosols. Such aerosol particles of varying sizes are a common component of breath, and they are a typical mode

by British Reporter

May 6, 2021

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No hard evidence of link between tech and teenage mental health

British Reporter — Parents will worry, that is what parents do. But, according to Oxford Internet Institute researcher, Dr Matti Vuorre, the evidence base suggesting a negative impact of the use of technology on teenagers’ mental health is thin – at best, according

by British Reporter

May 4, 2021

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Fruits, Veggies Could Help Young Adults Improve Sleep

The FINANCIAL — Increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables could help young adults sleep better, especially young women, a new University of Michigan study shows, University of Michigan notes.

by British Reporter

May 3, 2021

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Relaxation for stress relief

British Reporter — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about managing the stress in your life, Mayo Clinic notes.

by British Reporter

May 1, 2021

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Teenage Girls at Double Concussion Risk of Boys Playing Football.

British Reporter — New findings published in the journal JAMA Network Open show that teenage girls playing football are at almost double the risk of concussion compared to teenage boys. Teenage girls are also less likely to be removed from play and

by British Reporter

April 29, 2021

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