Just one glass of wine a week during pregnancy has been linked to permanent changes in a child’s facial features – and possibly their cognitive abilities too. Dutch researchers studied 200 traits in the faces of more than 5,600 school-aged children using 3D imaging and a deep learning algorithm. They found differences between the facial […]
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Iranian-American billionaire Jahm Najafi is reportedly preparing a “blockbuster £3.1bn ($3.8bn) takeover bid” for Tottenham Hotspur. The 60-year-old is a minority shareholder in NBA side Phoenix Suns, is looking to become the latest Premier League club owner from the United States. That is according to the Financial Times, who state they were informed by “two […]
The twisting of the arterial vessels in the eye is associated with a higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, an artificial intelligence (AI) -powered analysis has found. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers from St George’s, University of London, who studied the retinas and DNA of more than […]
The latest findings suggest that ultra-processed foods, like sliced bread and breakfast cereals, could be putting many people at a higher risk of cancer. This evidence reinforces previous studies, which have consistently highlighted a higher risk of inflammation from eating refined foods. Worryingly, they remain a major source of calories in the UK, contributing to […]
Men taking Viagra for erectile dysfunction could be saving themselves from an early death, according to the results of a recently published observational study. Funded by the pharmaceutical company Sanofi, the investigation looked back at 14 years’ worth of medical records on more than 23,000 American men who had been prescribed a phosphodiesterase type 5 […]
That’s because the western grip imparts more top spin on the ball, meaning more height over the net and more chance of landing safely inside the baseline in tennis terms. But in cricket, where hitting the ball further offers more value, something flatter or even back spun can bring rich rewards. “I was probably top […]
Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs when the heart’s pumping suddenly becomes faster or irregular. If ignored or poorly managed the consequences can be catastrophic for the heart and brain. Stroke is among the deadliest conditions linked to AF, but symptoms can hinder life quality even in the short run. To prevent the condition from developing, experts […]
Bearded dragons have been linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has already left at least 32 people … [+] sick and 10 people hospitalized. (Photo by Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images) PA Images via Getty Images This Salmonella outbreak is of a different scale. On January 20, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For individuals living in an urban environment, frequent green space visits are associated with less frequent use of psychotropic, antihypertensive, and asthma medications, according to a study published online Jan. 16 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Anu W. Turunen, Ph.D., from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare […]
Frequently spending time in green spaces like parks and gardens could help reduce prescription drug use, according to a new study from Finland. If you’re lucky enough to live next to a verdant meadow or picturesque woodland, views of these places from home don’t appear to have the same effect. There was no association between […]