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Common drug used by millions linked to 20% higher obesity risk if taken before certain age
Health
Exposure to the common drug before the age of two has been linked to a higher BMI in a new study
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'Health concerns' as popular kitchen ingredient could make certain medicines 'less effective'
Health
One of the oldest and most commonly used spices in the world could interfere with some prescription medications, a new study warns
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'Worrying' surge in Victorian disease resistant to antibiotics is 'ticking time bomb', expert warns
Health
Cases of a Victorian-era lung disease continue to rise in England and experts warn its growing resistance to antibiotics is a "huge concern"
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Scientists issue 'do not' warning as they reveal what you should do in a shark attack
Science
A new study suggests that some shark bites may be "survival instinct" rather than planned attacks
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A planet 140 light-years from Earth is 'on its last breath' as it rapidly crumbles to pieces
Space
Astronomers have discovered a crumbling planet leaving a comet-like tail of dust in space
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'Major milestone' hit for new male contraceptive
Health
Trials have shown that a new male contraception can last for at least two years
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Exact age signs of 'poor health choices' like smoking and drinking start to show
Health
A new study has revealed the age when you start to feel the effects of smoking, drinking and not exercising
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Archaeology breakthrough as 'rare' prehistoric chariot wheel unearthed at UK golf course site
Archaeology
A 'rare' ancient chariot wheel was discovered in Scotland alongside another 3500-year-old item
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Archaeology breakthrough as bite marks on 1,800-year-old Roman gladiator prove combat with lions
Archaeology
Archaeologists say an "exciting analysis" has revealed that a skeleton from a Roman gladiator cemetery was mauled by a lion
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Gut toxin from common bug could be driving bowel cancer in young people
Science
Exposure to a common toxin in childhood has been linked to a rise in bowel cancer in under-50s
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Experts warn deadly 'Victorian disease' is returning and becoming antibiotic resistant
Health
Typhoid fever symptoms as the NHS warns the infection can cause serious complications and can be fatal if untreated
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Groundbreaking blood test trialled by NHS can detect 12 common cancers 'earlier and faster'
Cancer
Health officials say the blood test trial marks an "exciting new era in cancer detection"
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'I have a severe nut allergy but still eat four peanuts a day'
Health
A new study offers "hope" to thousands of people living with severe allergies
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NASA scientists baffled as rover discovers mysterious 'skull' on Mars
NASA
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has stumbled across yet another unusual rock on the Red Planet
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Experiments to 'dim the Sun' to be given green light by UK government
Environment
Britain is set to approve funding of up to £50 million for experiments to dim sunlight in a bid to limit climate change
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First images of Science and Industry Museum attraction that has been missing since 2019
Museum of Science and Industry
Since 2019, the Grade II-listed building has been temporarily closed to allow for crucial restoration works
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'I'm an astrobiologist - we may be getting ahead of ourselves with alien life on planet K2-18b'
Space
A discovery by NASA's space telescope led astronomers to claim the "strongest evidence yet" of alien life has been uncovered – but is there really life on planet K2-18b?
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‘Strongest evidence yet’ of alien life beyond our planet uncovered by British researchers
Space
The finding inches the human race closer to proving we are not alone in the universe
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Rare space rock reveals Earth's water didn't come from asteroids, rewriting planet's history
Space
A new study has upended a long-held theory that asteroids brought water to Earth – as it turns out it may have always been here
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Common diabetes drug may 'slow down or prevent' cancer in those at risk of 'aggressive' form of disease
Cancer
A widely used diabetes drug holds promise in the treatment of the third biggest cancer killer in the UK, new research suggests
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NASA spots strange 'mushballs' of slushy hail fall on planet in our Solar System
Space
Scientists have finally proved that Jupiter gets slammed by bizarre "mushballs", solving a long-standing space mystery
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NASA telescope finds 'incredibly rare' distant twin of our Milky Way galaxy
Space
NASA's most powerful telescope has once again left scientists scratching their heads after challenging their understanding of the early Universe
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Colossal squid filmed in 600-metre-deep sea for the first time ever in 'unforgettable' sighting
Science
In a world-first, a baby colossal squid has been caught on camera in its natural habitat in what scientists have described as an 'unforgettable moment'
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Vape ban may have 'limited effect' as surge in vaping among Brits has 'stalled'
Health
The surge in Brits taking up vaping appears to have "stalled", new research suggests
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