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Early COVID-19 symptoms differ among age groups and between men and women

A new study by King's College London has found that coronavirus symptoms can vary widely in the early days of infection.

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A diet rich in omega-3 could reduce migraines

Migraine sufferers on a diet high in omega-3 and low in omega-6 experienced 4 fewer headache days per month on average.

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COVID-19 |Pets may be at risk of catching it from their owners

Experts suggest that we avoid contact with our beloved pups and kitties if we contract the disease.

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FFP3 masks for hospital staff cuts COVID-19 infections by up to 100 per cent

Addenbrooke’s Hospital upgraded the PPE that its staff wear in December 2020.

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Blood test can accurately detect 50 types of early-stage cancer

The test is based on a type of DNA that is shed by tumours into the bloodstream.

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Artificial sweeteners can turn healthy gut bacteria into pathogens

Sugar substitutes could cause harmful bacteria to invade the intestine, which can potentially lead to life-threatening infections.

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Fossil DNA reveals how an ancient species of elephant shrank to one-fifth of its original size

Researchers said the size reduction ofP. mnaidriensisis comparable to modern humans dwarfing to approximately the size of a Rhesus monkey.

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T. rexteens may have driven medium-sized dinosaur species extinct

New research suggests that asT. rexrose to dominance, their young took over the ecological role of middle-sized predators.

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COVID-19 cases are doubling every 11 days in England, study finds

Infections have increased by 50 per cent from 3 May to 7 June, driven by unvaccinated age groups, but scientists say we can take comfort in the protection the vaccines are providing.

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Battery-powered, sea-skimming 'flying ferries' could cross the Channel at 180mph

‘Minimal power’ would be needed to move hundreds of passengers with zero emissions, Brittany Ferries said.

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COVID-19: Scientists discover source of life-threatening blood clots

The finding could point to therapies to prevent clots, researchers say.

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Infants produce a strong immune response to COVID-19

Researchers said the findings could help design coronavirus vaccines for adults which mimic the protection shown in children.

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Nearby star's death will cause a chaotic game of planet pinball

Astronomers have predicted that the transformation of a star into a white dwarf will send its planets bouncing off each other’s gravity.

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AstraZeneca vaccine slightly increases risk of bleeding disorders

The risk is far lower than the risk of serious illness or death from coronavirus, researchers say.

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Alzheimer's: Scientists discover 'profound influence' of immune cells on disease progression

Researchers studied mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms and samples from deceased patients.

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Pfizer vaccine approved for children aged 12-15: Everything you need to know

联合委员会Vaccination and Immunisation will now decide whether children should get the jab.

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Born to be mild: puppies have an innate ability to understand humans

Puppies can follow human pointing gestures, even before being trained, suggesting they are hardwired to communicate with us.

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Worm astronauts will help us safely send humans on deep space missions

Scientists are sending hundreds of worms to the International Space Station in order to understand why astronauts experience loss of muscle mass and strength in space.

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Astronomers create the largest-ever map of our Universe's dark matter

The map covers almost one-eighth of the entire sky.

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Tamarin monkeys copy other species' accents to avoid conflict

Red-handed tamarin monkeys mimic the calls of pied tamarins when they enter their territory, a study reveals.

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Robot paramedic delivers CPR to heart attack patients

The technology being rolled out in the south uses Bluetooth to configure the compression rate and depth needed for a patient's resuscitation.

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Medical detection dogs can sniff out COVID-19 with 94 per cent accuracy

The canines were able to sniff out samples from people who were infected with coronavirus but were asymptomatic.

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Climate crisis is driving fastest change in global vegetation in 18,000 years

The accelerating changes in biodiversity and ecosystems began with the rise of human civilisation.

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Bizarre zombie fire outbreak rages on beneath the Arctic’s frozen surface

A warming climate means that wildfires refuse to die during winter.