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University of Cambridge News
Want to live longer? Staying active and eating healthy can help
Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2024Keeping these habits high, or even improving them over time, can lead to a longer life
Mapping the evolution of cancer: insights from the Human Tumor Atlas Network
New Scientist - 30-Oct-2024Unravelling tumour dynamics to enhance cancer treatment
Early cholesterol management crucial to prevent heart disease, study finds
Independent - 05-Sep-2024Cambridge study links early cholesterol to heart disease risk
Eating just two slices of ham every day increases the risk of getting diabetes
The Guardian - 20-Aug-2024To stay healthier, it's a good idea to eat less processed and red meat
Origami-inspired brain electrodes could make epilepsy surgeries safer
Independent - 12-Aug-2024The electrodes were tested on pigs and successfully recorded brain activity
New vaccine may offer broad protection against both known and unknown coronaviruses
The Guardian - 06-May-2024Vaccine has shown the potential to protect mice against range of coronaviruses,
AI may be better than some doctors at diagnosing eye problems
Independent - 17-Apr-2024Could help doctors spot eye issues faster and decide who needs urgent care
Widespread PSA screening for prostate cancer may cause more harm than good
Independent - 08-Apr-2024Test offers minimal benefit but risks overtreating slow-growing cancers
Mouse models get a major boost as UK funds research on dementia and ageing
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) - 12-Feb-2024This collaboration aims to unlock the secrets of ageing and develop new therapies
Anti-inflammatory benefits: fasting found to reduce risk of many diseases
University of Cambridge - 30-Jan-2024Calorie restriction silences the NLRP3 inflammasome, a key driver of inflammation
Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Cambridge scientists are making significant strides in understanding ageing
Cambridge Independent - 05-Jan-2024Promising leads for potential anti-ageing interventions in the next decade
Cambridge researchers continuously explore novel approaches to improve healthspan
University of Cambridge - 20-Dec-2023Quest for people to live healthily for as long as possible will inevitably result in longer lives
Early diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes can add years to your life
University of Cambridge - 03-Oct-2023Diagnosis at 30 may cut 14 years off life, but early treatment can extend it
Smart drugs not so smart: researchers find decreased performance in complex problem-solving tasks
New Scientist - 14-Jun-2023Users might mistake the increased motivation and time spent on tasks as a sign of improved performance
Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
Tissue transplants as standard treatments for Parkinson’s- a promising approach
The Guardian - 04-Dec-2022This one-off treatment could nullify the complications that you get with chronic medications
First clinical trial to transfuse lab-grown red blood cells
The Jerusalem Post - 07-Nov-2022A breakthrough treatment for people requiring blood transfusions in near future
72% of Induced pluripotent stem cell lines were reported to have major UV damage
University of Cambridge - 11-Aug-2022Whole genome sequencing-necessary to validate Stem cell lines used for therapy
A little bit of stress is proven to be good in refolding the misfolded proteins
EurekAlert! - 06-May-2022Activating similar mechanism without stressing the cells could treat dementia
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