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Hobbies linked to lower depression levels among older people, study suggests
The study found the benefits of having a hobby were relatively universal, with only small differences between countries.
Science facility which kickstarted UK’s Covid drug development gets £500m
The Diamond Light Source, which is 10,000 times more powerful than a traditional microscope, has made ground-breaking health discoveries.
Nearly one in five people find everyday sounds intolerable, study suggests
The condition is known as misophonia, and is a strong negative reaction to common sounds, which are usually made by other people.
Link between gambling behaviour and suicide risk in young adults – study
The research suggests any increase in negative experiences associated with gambling is linked with a heightened risk.
Digital tools to use climate data to better predict infectious disease outbreaks
The £22.7 million funding will allow these projects to analyse where and when deadly disease outbreaks are likely to occur.
£1 billion in funding announced for the Francis Crick Institute
The investment is set to fund the centre for the next seven years.
Worm mothers ‘sacrifice themselves to provide milk for their young’
Researchers suggest the findings could help discover the key to slowing human ageing.
Premature birth could be predicted earlier by test for bacteria, study suggests
Research showed that the presence of certain bacteria and chemicals was an indicator for early birth.
Last-resort antibiotic pops bacteria like balloons, study suggests
Although it was first described in 1947, the way in which colistin kills bacteria has been somewhat unknown until now.
Cancer survivors ‘more likely to die from flu’ even after decade from diagnosis
The scientists say that their results highlight this group may need to be prioritised for vaccination against the flu and Covid-19.