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Researchers

Study finds that morning gym-goers may ‘burn more calories’ during their workouts than those who exercise in the evening.

Morning gym-goers ‘burn more calories’ during workouts, study shows

Explainer Scientists create prostate cancer blood test with ‘94% accuracy’

Exposure to air pollution ‘raises risk of depression and anxiety’

The new study suggests that taking statins does not cause muscle pain (Pic: Getty Images)
The new study suggests that taking statins does not cause muscle pain (Pic: Getty Images)

Millions more people could be offered statins under new NICE guidance

Long Covid symptoms should resolve within a year for most people after a mild illness, researchers say (Composite: Kim Mogg)
Long Covid symptoms should resolve within a year for most people after a mild illness, researchers say (Composite: Kim Mogg)

Long Covid symptoms ‘resolve in a year’ for most if infection is mild

Blood markers could indicate if someone has a rare and inherited form of Alzheimer’s
Blood markers could indicate if someone has a rare and inherited form of Alzheimer’s

Explainer Alzheimer’s blood test could detect disease ‘10 years’ before symptoms

Having a high amount of potassium in your diet leads to lower blood pressures, research suggests (Composite: Mark Hall)
Having a high amount of potassium in your diet leads to lower blood pressures, research suggests (Composite: Mark Hall)

Marmite ‘more important than reducing salt’ to lower blood pressure

Researchers found air fryers have cheaper running costs than traditional ovens
Researchers found air fryers have cheaper running costs than traditional ovens

Air fryers up to ‘three times cheaper to run than ovens’, says Which?

The virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days, experts have found
The virus that causes Covid-19 can live on some ready-to-eat groceries for days, experts have found

New research claims virus can stay on some groceries - explained

Getting pregnant within a few months of an abortion or a miscarriage does not appear to be extra risky for the mum and baby, researchers have said
Getting pregnant within a few months of an abortion or a miscarriage does not appear to be extra risky for the mum and baby, researchers have said

No need to wait 6 months to try for a baby after miscarriage - study

A photo of the giant screen at the Jiuquan space center shows three Chinese astronauts (from left) Liu Wang, Jing Haipeng and Liu Yang in the Tiangong-1 module on June 18, 2012. Three Chinese astronauts entered an orbiting module for the first time, in a move broadcast live on China's state television network and a key step towards the nation's first space station. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/GettyImages)
A photo of the giant screen at the Jiuquan space center shows three Chinese astronauts (from left) Liu Wang, Jing Haipeng and Liu Yang in the Tiangong-1 module on June 18, 2012. Three Chinese astronauts entered an orbiting module for the first time, in a move broadcast live on China's state television network and a key step towards the nation's first space station. CHINA OUT AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read STR/AFP/GettyImages)

China plans to send monkeys up to its new space station orbiting earth

The Royal College of Nursing is currently balloting on strike action
The Royal College of Nursing is currently balloting on strike action

Nurses are ‘working one day a week for free’, finds new pay analysis

The NHS says adults should do some type of physical activity every day
The NHS says adults should do some type of physical activity every day

Benefits of exercise is greater if it’s moderate intensity, says study

Covid-19 can cause long-term heart problems and strokes months after infection, new research has suggested
Covid-19 can cause long-term heart problems and strokes months after infection, new research has suggested

Covid linked to heart disease and strokes, new research suggests

The study is part-funded by government, industry and charities
The study is part-funded by government, industry and charities

New health study calls for 5m UK adults to take part

The skill could be useful when training service dogs and therapy dogs
The skill could be useful when training service dogs and therapy dogs

Dogs can use sense of smell to sniff out stress in humans, study finds

Exercising regularly with weights is linked to a lower risk of early death from any cause except cancer, a new study has suggested.
Exercising regularly with weights is linked to a lower risk of early death from any cause except cancer, a new study has suggested.

Lifting weights on a regular basis could lower risk of early death

There are worries regarding how the devices “may negatively affect children’s cognitive and social development”
There are worries regarding how the devices “may negatively affect children’s cognitive and social development”

Voice-controlled devices could have ‘long-term consequences’ for kids

Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’ is melting faster than predicted

File photo dated 19/02/21 of a vaccine being prepared, as a malaria vaccine created by Oxford researchers “is really exciting” and could contribute towards drastically reducing the number of children who die from the infection, experts suggest.
File photo dated 19/02/21 of a vaccine being prepared, as a malaria vaccine created by Oxford researchers “is really exciting” and could contribute towards drastically reducing the number of children who die from the infection, experts suggest.

Malaria vaccine could drastically reduce child deaths, say scientists

Long covid PAP
Long covid PAP

The 17 most common symptoms of long Covid to look out for

Drinking tea could be associated with a lower risk of mortality, a new study has suggested
Drinking tea could be associated with a lower risk of mortality, a new study has suggested

Drinking tea could lower mortality risk, new study suggests

People infected with Covid face increased risk of brain fog, dementia and psychosis up to two years after infection (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
People infected with Covid face increased risk of brain fog, dementia and psychosis up to two years after infection (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Warning Covid patients at greater risk of brain fog two years later

Symptoms of Langya henipavirus have so far included fever, tiredness, cough, headache, loss of appetite, and vomiting (Photo: Adobe)
Symptoms of Langya henipavirus have so far included fever, tiredness, cough, headache, loss of appetite, and vomiting (Photo: Adobe)

Symptoms of Langya henipavirus as virus discovered in China explained

The body of the Somerton Man was found on Somerton Beach in 1948 (Pic: Getty Images)
The body of the Somerton Man was found on Somerton Beach in 1948 (Pic: Getty Images)

Who was the Somerton Man? Australian cold case mystery is solved

Covid-19 presented challenges for care homes, where around 70% of residents have dementia
Covid-19 presented challenges for care homes, where around 70% of residents have dementia

Use of antipsychotic drugs among dementia patients has risen

There are three different types of long Covid, each with their own symptoms, researchers have said
There are three different types of long Covid, each with their own symptoms, researchers have said

Long Covid sufferers can get 3 different types, researchers warn

The reason behind the recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in children has been identified, according to a team of researchers.
The reason behind the recent outbreak of acute hepatitis in children has been identified, according to a team of researchers.

Reason behind hepatitis outbreak in children identified by scientists

Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
Hair loss and a reduced sex drive are among a wider set of long Covid symptoms (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Hair loss and reduced sex drive among wider long Covid symptoms

The BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants are driving Covid infections in the UK (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
The BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants are driving Covid infections in the UK (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

9 Omicron symptoms affecting fully jabbed - early signs you’ve got it

Covid Centaurus is a new sub-variant of Omicron (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
Covid Centaurus is a new sub-variant of Omicron (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

New highly contagious Covid ‘Centaurus’ variant found in UK

People who catch the virus have a greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
People who catch the virus have a greater risk of being diagnosed with diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Warning to anyone who’s had Covid over health risks months later

People may be more or less susceptible to Covid infection depending on their blood type (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)
People may be more or less susceptible to Covid infection depending on their blood type (Composite: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Risk of Covid infection more likely depending on your blood type

Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults (Photo: Getty Images)
Young people face higher health risks from alcohol consumption than older adults (Photo: Getty Images)

No amount of alcohol is healthy for people under 40, study finds

First images from the James Webb Space Telescope have been released. (Pic: NASA)
First images from the James Webb Space Telescope have been released. (Pic: NASA)

‘Magnificent beauty’: first images from James Webb Telescope revealed

A headache and runny nose are among the most commonly reported Covid symptoms (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)
A headache and runny nose are among the most commonly reported Covid symptoms (Composite: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld)

2 Covid symptoms in head most reported as UK infections soar

People who have caught Omicron before will not necessarily have increased protection against reinfection (Photo: Getty Images)
People who have caught Omicron before will not necessarily have increased protection against reinfection (Photo: Getty Images)

Catching Omicron ‘doesn’t prevent reinfection’ or boost immunity

Broken heart syndrome is also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Pic: Getty Images)
Broken heart syndrome is also known as takotsubo cardiomyopathy (Pic: Getty Images)

What is broken heart syndrome? Symptoms of takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Women who are apple shaped are at a significantly higher risk of developing womb cancer (Photo: Adobe)
Women who are apple shaped are at a significantly higher risk of developing womb cancer (Photo: Adobe)

‘Apple-shaped’ women at double risk of developing some cancers

Those who suffer with symptoms for more than 12 weeks are said to have long Covid (Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)
Those who suffer with symptoms for more than 12 weeks are said to have long Covid (Composite: Mark Hall / JPIMedia)

4 key factors that could increase your risk of Long Covid symptoms

People infected with Covid are at an increased risk of serious blood clots for up to six months, research suggests (Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)
People infected with Covid are at an increased risk of serious blood clots for up to six months, research suggests (Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

Warning over serious blood clot risk for up to six months after Covid

Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar, scientists suggest (Photo: Adobe)
Some artificial sweeteners may not be a good alternative to sugar, scientists suggest (Photo: Adobe)

Artificial sweeteners may increase risk of cancer, study finds

The non-hormonal medication was found to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy in mice (Photo: Adobe)
The non-hormonal medication was found to be 99% effective in preventing pregnancy in mice (Photo: Adobe)

Contraceptive pill for men 99% effective in preventing pregnancy

Differences in DNA could explain why some people get more severely ill from coronavirus (Photo: Getty Images)
Differences in DNA could explain why some people get more severely ill from coronavirus (Photo: Getty Images)

Your blood type could increase your risk of getting severe Covid

Covid cases in the UK are still very high and are increasing among older age groups (NationalWorld)
Covid cases in the UK are still very high and are increasing among older age groups (NationalWorld)

15 UK areas with highest Covid rates amid warning pandemic ‘not over’

Long Covid symptoms are estimated to be adversely affecting the day-to-day activities of 989,000 people (Photo: Getty)
Long Covid symptoms are estimated to be adversely affecting the day-to-day activities of 989,000 people (Photo: Getty)

Long Covid negatively affecting daily lives of nearly a million people

People who catch Covid-19 are more likely to go on to suffer from depression (Photo: Adobe)
People who catch Covid-19 are more likely to go on to suffer from depression (Photo: Adobe)

Catching Covid increases risk of mental health problemsm, study finds

Campaign warns of ‘smartphone zombies’ crossing roads while distracted

Coronavirus survivors are 63% more likely to suffer a heart attack, researchers warn (Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)
Coronavirus survivors are 63% more likely to suffer a heart attack, researchers warn (Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

Warning over fatal health risk that strikes after getting Covid

People with high blood pressure who regularly take paracetamol could be at increased risk of heart disease and strokes (Photo: Adobe)
People with high blood pressure who regularly take paracetamol could be at increased risk of heart disease and strokes (Photo: Adobe)

Risk of serious health condition if you take paracetamol every day

The “VB” variant was first detected in the Netherlands (Photo: Adobe)
The “VB” variant was first detected in the Netherlands (Photo: Adobe)

New more transmissible HIV variant found circulating in Europe

Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening (Photo: Adobe)
Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve opening (Photo: Adobe)

Symptoms of heart valve narrowing and cause of the disease explained

A list of the happiest and unhappiest towns in the UK has been unveiled (Picture: Shutterstock)
A list of the happiest and unhappiest towns in the UK has been unveiled (Picture: Shutterstock)

UK’s happiest and unhappiest towns revealed

(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)
(Composite: Kim Mogg / JPIMedia)

New IHU Covid variant detected in France: here’s what we know so far

Experts have warned that half of all people in the UK with cold-like symptoms will most likely be infected with Covid-19. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Experts have warned that half of all people in the UK with cold-like symptoms will most likely be infected with Covid-19. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Half of all people with cold-like symptoms are likely to have Covid

The protection offered by the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a new study has said (Photo: Shutterstock)
The protection offered by the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine declines after three months of receiving two doses, a new study has said (Photo: Shutterstock)

Protection from AstraZeneca jab wanes after three months, says study