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- Exercise 'doesn't slow' progression of dementia if you already have dementia https://www.nhs.uk/news/older-people/exercise-doesnt-slow-progression-dementia/ 48 comments
- If you've found yourself over-invested and in a dark place, please understand that your life is worth much more than your portfolio. If you or anyone you know are struggling, please, PLEASE reach out for help. You are worthy, you are loved and you will always be able to find assistance. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/ 12 comments cryptocurrency
- I made an Apple Watch App for new runners to guide them to their first 5K in 9 Weeks. It's called Watch To 5K 🏃 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ 34 comments apple
- Free and easy to use mental health resources I’ve found useful https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mood-self-assessment/ 4 comments cogsci
- Le linee guida dell'NHS riguardo l'attività fisica. Le rispettate? Un adulto dovrebbe fare circa 30 minuti di attività fisica cinque giorni alla settimana https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/ 44 comments italy
- Gum disease bacteria could play a 'central role' in the development of Alzheimer's. https://www.nhs.uk/news/neurology/gum-disease-linked-alzheimers-study-claims/ 4 comments science
- Western sperm counts 'halved' in last 40 years https://www.nhs.uk/news/pregnancy-and-child/western-sperm-counts-halved-in-last-40-years/ 181 comments europe
- Cell line misidentification contaminates the scientific literature: Thousands of research studies could be wrong due to widespread cell misidentification in laboratories all over world https://www.nhs.uk/news/medical-practice/thousands-studies-could-be-flawed-due-contaminated-cells/ 17 comments science
- Fasting diet may help regenerate a diabetic pancreas (Mouse study) http://www.nhs.uk/news/2017/02february/pages/fasting-diet-may-help-regenerate-diabetic-pancreas.aspx 6 comments science
- Sugar guidelines unreliable says study funded by sugar industry http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/12december/pages/sugar-guidelines-unreliable-says-study-funded-by-sugar-industry.aspx 801 comments nottheonion
- Intake of up to 1 egg daily may be associated with reduced risk of total stroke, new study shows (meta-analysis) http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/11november/pages/eating-one-egg-a-day-may-lower-risk-of-stroke.aspx 8 comments science
- Lack of sleep may disrupt development of a child's brain - Health News http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/11november/pages/lack-of-sleep-may-disrupt-development-of-a-childs-brain.aspx 56 comments science
- Low social status 'damages immune function' http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/11november/pages/low-social-status-damages-immune-function.aspx 4 comments science
- 'Strong evidence' of Zika virus and Guillain-Barré syndrome link http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/03march/pages/strong-evidence-of-zika-virus-and-guillain-barre-syndrome-link.aspx 5 comments science
- A study found people with good fitness levels in their 40s had larger brains than their unfit peers when measured 20 years later. The concern is that people with smaller brains may be more likely to develop dementia. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/02february/pages/exercise-in-middle-age-stops-your-brain-shrinking.aspx 3 comments science
- A potato-rich diet before pregnancy could up diabetes risk. Substitution of two servings a week of total potatoes with other vegetables, legumes, and whole grain foods was significantly associated with a 9-12% lower risk of gestational diabetes mellitus. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2016/01january/pages/a-potato-rich-diet-prior-to-pregnancy-could-up-diabetes-risk.aspx 11 comments science
- Talking therapy 'as effective as antidepressants' study finds http://www.nhs.uk/news/2015/12december/pages/talking-therapy-as-effective-as-antidepressants-study-finds.aspx 83 comments science
- UK ban on trans fats 'would save thousands of lives' - Trans fat ban could save 7200 lives by 2020. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2015/09september/pages/uk-ban-on-trans-fats-would-save-thousands-of-lives.aspx 12 comments worldnews
- If viruses aren't alive, how is it that they lose their ability to infect you after a few hours sitting on a surface? Do they dry out? Unfold? http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/how-long-do-bacteria-and-viruses-live-outside-the-body.aspx 3 comments askscience
- Don't believe the hype. Despite new study, questions about life after death remain unanswered http://www.nhs.uk/news/2014/10october/pages/whether-theres-life-after-death-remains-a-mystery.aspx 25 comments science
- Edible flowers definitively not proven to prevent cancer, despite media hype http://www.nhs.uk/news/2014/04april/pages/edible-flowers-not-proven-to-prevent-cancer.aspx 3 comments science
- 'Impartial' study claims plain cigarette packets don't discourage smokers - NHS tears the science apart and reveals it was funded by tobacco company http://www.nhs.uk/news/2014/03march/pages/plain-fags-packs-dont-work-says-industry-funded-study.aspx 29 comments science
- 'Fat gene' could make you 'eat more and move less' http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/november/pages/fat-gene-could-make-you-eat-more-move-less.aspx 3 comments science
- Can someone explain how lipoedema can grow without the required energy intake? http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lipoedema/Pages/Introduction.aspx 4 comments askscience
- Media overhyped penis size study actually turns out to have very floppy results - get the truth behind the headlines http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/04april/pages/study-examines-penis-size-and-male-attractiveness.aspx 25 comments science
- Is a blink a "brain nap"? Fascinating science, based on a small Japanese study of people watching Mr Bean while having MRI scans (yes, really) http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/01january/pages/is-blinking-a-sign-of-a-brain-nap.aspx 5 comments science
- Is Reddit (and Facebook and Twitter and so on) making people fat and poor? Researchers look at the evidence here. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/12december/pages/social-networking-makes-people-snack-more.aspx 8 comments science
- YSK that the NHS has a "behind the headlines" website, which gives unbiased, scientific and impartial context and explanation to most health/medical studies published in the media. http://www.nhs.uk/news/pages/newsarticles.aspx 11 comments science
- Alcohol is not 'safe' in pregnancy. Despite newspaper claims that pregnant women can safely binge, research does not show that. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/06june/pages/daily-drinking-pregnancy-risk-not-safe.aspx 3 comments science
- '7 cups of tea raises prostate cancer risk by 50%'. Here are 8 scientific reasons to question the headlines. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/06june/pages/tea-raises-prostate-cancer-risk.aspx 81 comments science
- Find out which sport is best for you with a pretty awesome aptitude test on the National Health Service homepage. http://www.nhs.uk/pages/homepage.aspx 13 comments sports
- New drug 'stops common cold asthma deaths': national papers report 'revolutionary treatment' based on a press release...analysis of the science here http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/04april/pages/new-drug-sng001-stops-asthma-deaths.aspx 3 comments science
- Fast food/junk food 'linked to depression' (although link not causal). Analysis of study and media coverage. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/04april/pages/fast-junk-food-depression-link.aspx 6 comments science
- Seen that great 'aspirin prevents cancer' story? The reality is more uncertain so don't start popping pills without consulting your doctor. UK analysis. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2012/03march/pages/daily-aspirin-cuts-cancer-risk.aspx 9 comments science
- Births at home or in hospital: risks explained http://nhs.uk/news/2011/11november/pages/hospital-births-home-births-compared.aspx 90 comments science
- This article, published by the NHS, discusses the evidence behind supposed health benefits of dietary supplements. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05may/documents/bth_supplements.pdf 2 comments science
- The only accurate reporting on the supposed "Breast Cancer Vaccine". Only tested on 12 mice with a genetic determinant for breast cancer. And most breast cancers aren't genetic http://www.nhs.uk/news/2010/06june/pages/breast-cancer-vaccine-early-tests.aspx&title=a%20breast%20cancer%20vaccine%20has%20completed%20early%20tests 3 comments science
- Tired of lame medical science news reporting? UK NHS 'Behind the news' gives unbiased, evidence-based analysis of health stories http://www.nhs.uk/news/pages/newsindex.aspx 2 comments science
- Should the map of the body be acurate or shall we pretend genitals don't exist and smooth androgynous area instead. http://www.nhs.uk/pages/bodymapvote.aspx 4 comments reddit.com
- What does 120 calories look like? http://www.nhs.uk/pages/gallery.html 48 comments reddit.com
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- 50% of millennials would pick CBD oil over prescriptions for mental health https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/cbd-oil-over-prescriptions-for-mental-health/63618/ 4172 comments
- Coronavirus: PM says everyone should avoid office, pubs and travelling - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51917562?amp%3Bat_campaign=64&%3Bat_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&%3Bat_custom2=twitter&%3Bat_custom3=%40bbcbreaking&%3Bat_custom4=cd399428-67a7-11ea-86c3-24dcc28169f1&at_medium=custom7 391 comments
- Coronavirus: Emergency cash to help businesses, while operations delayed - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51933410 64 comments
- NHS gives Amazon free use of health data under Alexa advice deal | NHS | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/dec/08/nhs-gives-amazon-free-use-of-health-data-under-alexa-advice-deal 63 comments
- GitHub - wagtail/wagtail: A Django content management system focused on flexibility and user experience https://github.com/torchbox/wagtail/ 51 comments
- No, Night Owls Aren’t Doomed to Die Early - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/smarter-living/no-night-owls-arent-doomed-to-die-early.html 49 comments
- Covid: Man offered vaccine after error lists him as 6.2cm tall - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-56111209 39 comments
- Hacker News London meetup, October 2016 - to, err := human() https://thoeni.io/post/hacker-news-london-october-2016/ 30 comments
- Coronavirus: PM says everyone should avoid office, pubs and travelling - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-51917562 23 comments
- Coronavirus: Britons urged to avoid non-essential travel abroad - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51924405 8 comments
- Plan to vaccinate UK population against swine flu | The Independent | The Independent http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/plan-to-vaccinate-uk-population-against-swine-flu-1742907.html 7 comments
- NHS.uk allowing Google, Facebook, and others to track you http://mmt.me.uk/blog/2010/11/21/nhs-and-tracking/ 5 comments
- Create something every day. Why I made this my rule for living, and… | by Stef Lewandowski | Medium https://medium.com/thoughts-on-creativity/723d7e73b9bd 5 comments
- Londoner gets first double lung transplant due to Covid complications - BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-63886749 4 comments
- Putting Armageddon on hold | Technology | The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/dec/04/social-networking-terrorism 1 comment
- ‘The stakes feel higher but, with good practice, it need not be scary’ – NHS.UK design lead on responding to coronavirus | PublicTechnology.net https://www.publictechnology.net/articles/features/‘-stakes-feel-higher-good-practice-it-need-not-be-scary’-–-nhsuk-design-lead 0 comments
- Covid-19: 'Major incident' declared by London Mayor Sadiq Khan - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-55588163 0 comments
- We've spotted something on your scan... - Matt Hobbs https://nooshu.github.io/blog/2021/05/12/weve-spotted-something-on-your-scan/ 0 comments
- Amazon’s Alexa will deliver NHS medical advice in the UK - The Verge https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/10/20688654/amazon-alexa-health-advice-uk-nhs 0 comments
- Postpartum psychosis: Doctors sent woman home despite hallucinations and baby concerns | The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/postpartum-psychosis-mother-childbirth-mental-health-illness-symptoms-maternal-a8897856.html 0 comments