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Private school or Russell Group university ‘may lead to better health’

Factors such as smaller class sizes and more activities at private schools, plus better job prospects, may influence health in midlife, experts say.

The Independent UK

Drug that ‘melts away’ tumours hailed as ‘gamechanger’ for some bowel cancer patients

Pembrolizumab triples chance of survival for the 10-15% of patients with the right genetic makeup, study finds

The Guardian - UK

When did humans start getting the common cold?

Prehistoric cold viruses are hard to find in the historical record, but scientists have unearthed some evidence in ancient human teeth.

LiveScience

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OPINION - Forget disposable vapes, Gen Z loves nicotine pouches now

In news that surprised literally nobody — vaping is bad for you. Scientists at University College London this week published their findings in the journal Cancer Research that, oh yes, sucking on a candy flavoured nicotine stick “might not be as harmless as originally thought”.

Evening Standard

Controversial new theory of gravity rules out need for dark matter

Exclusive: Paper by UCL professor says ‘wobbly’ space-time could instead explain expansion of universe and galactic rotation

The Guardian - UK

‘Systemic ageism’ link to cancer survival failures: Tech & Science Daily podcast

University College London research suggests Britain’s behind other countries on cancer survival amid campaigners’ claims “systemic ageism” means older patients may not receive lifesaving treatment.

Evening Standard

More than 2,000 jobs created from University College London's research, report says

University College London has created businesses that have attracted £2.8 billion in investment over five years

Evening Standard

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Richard Allsop obituary

Other lives: Professor of transport studies who helped make Britain’s roads safer

The Guardian - UK

‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

The Guardian - UK

Alzheimer's is transmissible in extremely rare scenarios

A small study suggests that "seeds" of Alzheimer's can be transferred from one person to another via certain medical procedures, leading to the disease later in life.

LiveScience

Scientist cited in push to oust Harvard’s Claudine Gay has links to eugenicists

Christopher Rufo, credited with helping oust school’s first Black president, touted critic associated with ‘scientific racists’

The Guardian - US

‘Every bit of data is precious’: my life on a boat tracking how the ocean breathes

From a ship in the Labrador Sea, scientists are tracking how gases move through global waters – a rare natural phenomenon that may be crucial to the management of the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

UK University Students Initiate 'Career Boycott' in Protest Against Barclay's Climate Policies

More than 220 students from Barclays' top recruitment universities won't work for Barclays unless they terminate all financing for oil and gas companies.

International Business Times UK

New Study Reveals Autistic Individuals Experience Shorter Lifespans Due To Lack Of Healthcare Support

Research from University College London highlights the need for better healthcare access and support for autistic individuals

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4 things to know about UNRWA, Gaza's largest aid organization

For over 70 years, one key U.N. agency has provided relief to Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip. As Israel continues to bombard the territory, UNRWA says it's struggling to keep up with demand.

AAP

Stand-out acts to help reduce sitting stroke risk

The simple act of standing rather than sitting can improve heart health if repeated consistently enough, research suggests.

The Independent UK

‘Hidden’ bacteria could explain chronic urinary tract infections

Researchers developed an artificial bladder to observe the behaviour of pathogens.

Zenger

Ancient Grinding Tools Reveal Early Human Bread And Meat Cooking In Saudi Arabian Desert

State-of-the-art analysis uncovers Neolithic food processing and pigment production in once-wetter region

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The Guardian - UK

Tree-planting schemes threaten tropical biodiversity, ecologists say

Paper reveals scientists’ concerns that single-species carbon plantations threaten native flora and fauna, while delivering negligible benefits

Evening Standard

London universities among the very best in Europe, new league table shows

Imperial College London, University College London, and King’s College London all make it into the top ten

The Guardian - UK

UCL East Marshgate review – an inward-looking class act

University College London’s flexible new campus is all complex drama within, yet its forbidding exterior sits somewhat uneasily with its Olympic Park neighbours

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of academics call for 100% plant-based meals at UK universities

Open letter backs student-led campaign for vegan catering to fight climate crisis

The Independent UK

New Covid variant with ‘high number of mutations’ found in UK

Health officials said the BA.2.86 mutation was detected in the UK on Friday.

The Independent UK

Therapy for ‘problematic’ social media use could help ease depression

Researchers from University College London analysed studies from across the globe on social media use interventions.

The Independent UK

Scientists fear ‘tinder box effect’ could spread measles in under-vaccinated London

Helen Bedford, a professor of children’s health at University College London, has said vaccine uptake needs to be higher to contain such diseases

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