Imperial College London
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healthEuropean Heatwaves Cause Over 10,000 Excess Deaths in June
New data reveals a significant mortality toll from Europe's June heatwaves, with scientists attributing the extreme events to climate change.
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healthOver 2,700 Deaths Linked to Unprecedented UK Heatwaves
A new study estimates over 2,700 people died in England and Wales from May and June heatwaves, with 42% of deaths attributed to human-caused climate change.
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healthStudy Finds Brain Changes in Former Soccer Players, but No Cognitive Decline
Imperial College London research shows retired soccer players have structural brain differences and higher rates of anxiety and depression, but no signs of cognitive impairment.
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healthImperial College London AI Identifies Six Cardiac Motion Phenogroups Predicting Heart Disease
Researchers utilized 4D motion analysis and AI on UK Biobank data to identify six distinct left ventricular phenogroups, offering new predictors for cardiovascular risk and genetic susceptibility beyond traditional volumetric measurements.
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healthGlobal Obesity Crisis Widens as Treatment Access Lags in Hardest-Hit Regions
New research reveals obesity rates are accelerating in developing nations while GLP-1 drugs remain concentrated in wealthier countries, highlighting a critical equity gap.
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worldGlobal Fire Outbreaks Reach Record High as Extreme Heat Looms
Record fires burn 150 million hectares globally; scientists warn of worsening conditions as El Niño approaches.
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healthLow and High Resting Heart Rates Linked to Higher Stroke Risk
A large study finds U-shaped risk: very low and very high heart rates tied to increased stroke, even after adjusting for other factors.
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health11 Cancers Rising in Younger Adults in England: Lifestyle Not the Full Story
A major study reveals 11 cancers are increasing in younger adults. Lifestyle factors don't fully explain the trend, pointing to urgent need for more research.