The Latest Breaking News from UK Biobank

Observer investigation reveals UK Biobank opened its biomedical database to insurance firms despite pledge it would not do so

Data supplied to UK Biobank UK is not for sale, it’s not for trivial or suspect use, it’s for the good of humankind, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

According to a recent study, close family marriages, or consanguinity, may raise the chance of developing common conditions including type 2 diabetes and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Read further on Dynamite News:

UK Biobank study suggests heart scans could help identify early damage and guide post-treatment care

A big UK Biobank research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research reveals that poor quality sleep may increase a person's genetic predisposition to asthma, potentially doubling their chance of being diagnosed with the illness. Read further on Dynamite News:

Ever wondered why people can’t agree on what foods taste good?

A study looked at the link between how frequently people added salt to their meals and the incidence of heart disease.

Data reported by UK Biobank has made the suggestion that those who drink two or more cups of black tea every day have a lower risk of mortality across the board.

The findings of the study were published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association. Read more on Dynamite News:

A higher percentage of frequent nappers were men, and had lower education and income levels than non-nappers, it found

Prevalence in UK study twice as high as thought, putting them at higher risk of health issues