Imperial College London
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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.
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healthStudy Links Heavy Social Media Use in Kids to Teen Anxiety, Depression
A London-based study finds children using social media over three hours daily face higher risks of anxiety and depression as teens, especially due to sleep disruption.
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healthUK Investigates Meningitis B Outbreak in Canterbury
Two deaths reported amid meningitis B outbreak at a university town in southwest England; health officials confirm suspected cases and launch vaccination campaign.
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healthAI T-Shirt Revolutionizes Heart Health Monitoring
Imperial College London develops an AI-powered T-shirt to detect hidden inherited heart risks, offering continuous monitoring beyond traditional ECGs for earlier intervention.