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Cats could hold the key to understanding breast cancer

Scientists discovered the genetic changes that drive cancer formation in cats are similar to those seen in humans

The Independent UK

Frank Burnet obituary

Other lives: Science communicator determined to make complex ideas intelligible, engaging and fun

The Guardian - UK

Ancient bacteria found frozen in cave resistant to 10 types of antibiotics

5,000-year-old microorganism could add to the challenge of antibiotic resistance

The Independent UK

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Always waking up at 3 am? Sleep expert reveals the bad habits that could be to blame

Knowing what to do when you wake up in the early hours is key to getting back to sleep

Woman & Home

Curious about how biotin can benefit your strands? The experts explain all

A trichologist explains the benefits of biotin for hair and why it's in every growth-boosting supplement

Woman & Home

Scientists develop smart underwear to track how often people fart – the results are surprising

Device could have serious applications for tracking a range of health issues, including irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerance

The Independent UK

Which red flags which could signal bowel cancer?

Possible warning signs include blood in the stool, fatigue, unexpected weight loss and persistent abdominal pain

Evening Standard

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How spider silk could be key to repairing damaged nerves in humans

Clinical trials are to go ahead using ‘off-the-shelf’ spider silk technology to repair devastating nerve injuries

The Independent UK

Mixed message in France’s letter about fertility

Letters: Daniel Whittington writes that it shows a lack of understanding; plus letters on the length of maternity leave and the emotional cost of leaving conception too late

The Guardian - UK

Following the 7:1 sleep rule can add 4 years to your life, but sleeping in at the weekend is undoing all of your good work — an expert explains why

An expert explains how 'catching up on sleep' at the weekend might be ruining my sleep for the following week (and beyond), and the gold standard sleep habit I should stick to instead.

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How tiredness shows on your skin – and how to combat it

The reasons fatigue shows on your face may be surprising…

The Independent UK

Class barriers and crude definitions

Letters: Readers on the merits of making class a protected characteristic, and improving working-class representation across a range of professions

The Guardian - UK

Why dead bacteria are the secret to a happier gut

Postbiotics are stealing the spotlight for their ability to support digestion and immunity, says Louise Pyne

Evening Standard

Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — here's why and how to start using it tonight

A new study drawing from 47 million nights of sleep data has found that a simple sleep behavior rule can extend your life. Here's what it is and how you can do it.

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Want brighter skin? I spoke to an expert and rounded up the best antioxidant serums that deliver

Bring radiance back to your complexion

The Independent UK

Major change to bowel cancer screening as thousands more to be tested

The NHS aims to detect thousands more bowel cancer cases at an earlier stage

The Guardian - UK

NHS to increase accuracy of bowel cancer test in England

Increased sensitivity of test that detects the second deadliest cancer will save hundreds of lives, oncologists say

The Independent UK

Experts issue warning over this popular winter supplement

Does the ‘sunshine vitamin’ have a dark side? Here’s what you need to know

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Vitamin D users warned to stop supplements if these symptoms appear

Higher strength supplements can result in a number of potential side effects

The Independent UK

Vitamin D can help protect you against the flu, study suggests

About one in six people in the UK have vitamin D levels below government recommendations - this prevalence increases during the winter months

The Independent UK

The common vaccine that could slow down ageing

A new study has found the shingles vaccine could reduce inflammation and keep people biologically younger

Fit & Well

Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expert

A healthy gut microbiome supports better sleep

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer is most commonly diagnosed cancer across UK, study finds

Cancer charity highlights apparent ‘postcode lottery’ of testing and diagnoses across different regions seen in study

The Independent UK

New study reveals most common cancer in the UK

The latest figures show that breast cancer is no longer the most common cancer in the UK

Evening Standard

Researchers discover new treatments for liver and bowel cancer

Scientists hope to ‘tackle the disease at its beginnings’ after a genetic breakthrough.

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