A pioneering programme in Scotland is encouraging young offenders to train rescued dogs, ready for rehoming. from Polmont training rescue dogs from the nearby Dogs Trust West Calder rehoming centre. ...
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German authorities are giving parking violators in one city an unexpected break by issuing tickets without fines. ...
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Three-and-a-half-year-old Lily Robinson has learned an early lesson in consumer power after encouraging supermarket giant Sainsbury's to rename one of its bread products. ...
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A new University of London exhibition for the first time features works of art from several species, including paintings by elephants and apes. ...
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Just cleared airport security and in need of a little deep breathing and stretching relaxation? San Francisco Airport has opened what it calls a first of its kind yoga room. ...
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The Children's Society is calling for a radical new approach to a child's early years - its Good Childhood Report 2012 unveils six key priorities needed for a happy childhood, after interviewing more than 30,000 children aged eight to 16. ...
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A twenty-year-old student has become the youngest Briton to ski to the South Pole. ...
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Birds have changed the pitch of their birdsong to a higher pitch to help them travel further in built-up areas, according to new research. ...
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"There's nothing like having a bond with someone else who knows exactly what you're going through," says eighteen-year-old Tiffany Senter. Her good friend is Emma Greene, also 18, with whom she has much in common. ...
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A collaborative study led by the University of Stirling is bringing together behavioural theorists, artists and 3D animators to create new ways of encouraging and motivating young asthma sufferers to exercise. ...
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The National Trust saw a substantial increase in its visitor numbers, and retail and catering sales in December compared to the previous Christmas, it's revealed. ...
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Here's some good news for those who want to be successful through hard work and their own ability. Latest research suggests your parents' background doesn't necessarily affect your long-term financial success. ...
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Mental health charity Mind has welcomed an extra £2 million from the Big Lottery Fund, that will be available to further support ecotherapy projects across England. ...
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Milk is a ‘superfood' that can help fight disease - but more research is needed to convince consumers to stock up on the white stuff. ...
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While many of us are resolving to lose weight at this time of year, a lovable dog in the care of the RSPCA needs to put on a few pounds before he can make a fresh start with a new owner. ...
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Instead of waiting for a child to experience reading delays, American scientists now say they can identify the reading problem even before children start school, long before they become labeled as poor students and begin to lose confidence in them...
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Fearless Blue Peter presenter Helen Skelton made it to the South Pole in just 18 days by ski, bike and kite, bringing her epic, 500-mile Antarctic expedition to a triumphant close. ...
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Doctors should feel more confident in recommending lithium for people with bipolar disorder, say Oxford University researchers who have reviewed the evidence on possible side-effects of the drug. ...
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Ensuring children have a good intake of vitamin D could help reduce depression in adolescence and adulthood, new findings suggest. ...
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Little did Claire Miles realise when she went on a day trip to the zoo that her boyfriend was up to monkey business. ...
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WWF's Earth Hour is a simple idea that's quickly turned into a global phenomenon - hundreds of millions of people turning off their lights for one hour, on the same night, all across the planet. ...
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British shaving brand, King of Shaves has come to the rescue of James Ellington, a British Olympic hopeful who was forced to seek a sponsorship deal via eBay - and then targeted by a hoaxer. ...
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Some of the most important factors in managing stress during a visit to the dentist include optimism on the part of the patient and an atmosphere of humour in the interaction with the dental staff. ...
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Rural campaigners and astronomers are looking to recruit amateur star-gazers to help them map light pollution - ultimately helping reduce carbon emissions and save money. ...
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Visitors to a new Science Museum exhibition who have their photograph taken in 3D will help with vital facial research. ...
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People who eat lots of magnesium-rich foods such as leafy green vegetables, nuts and beans have fewer strokes, according to an international analysis covering some 250,000 people. ...
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The Internet can play a role in reducing obesity in today's society, according to latest research at the University of Southampton. ...
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Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate. ...
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A new three year research project will look into the benefit of birdsong on our brain and behaviour. ...
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A pet owner is over the moon after been reunited with her much loved cat, who disappeared more than two years ago. ...
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New research highlights the possibility of reversing ageing in the central nervous system for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. ...
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Children's charity The NSPCC has launched its 'All babies count' campaign calling for better and earlier support for new parents. ...
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The most effective way to encourage more people to have a working smoke alarm in their homes is a combination of education, free or low-cost equipment and a home safety inspection, according to healthcare researchers. ...
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Smartphones developed by computer scientists at the University of Manchester could help save hundreds of thousands of lives in the aftermath of a disaster or humanitarian crisis. ...
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>A new vaccine against the chronic liver disease hepatitis C has shown promising results in a first clinical trial in humans, Oxford University researchers report. ...
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Older adults who took vitamin B12 and folic acid supplements for two years had greater improvements on short- and long-term memory tests than adults who did not take the vitamins, according to an Australian study. ...
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A new download site from the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group - Virgin Unite - is enabling music fans to download tracks with half the profit going to a chosen charity. ...
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A new technique successfully used in mice to identify embryos likely to result in a successful pregnancy, could be used in humans, according to scientists. ...
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British wildlife enjoyed a successful year in 2011 thanks to a mild spring and a warm autumn with abundant spring-like sunshine, according to experts at the National Trust. ...
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People choosing to swap car journeys for walking and cycling is key in addressing the UK's growing obesity problem, according to a new study by researchers at the University of London. ...
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A bird of prey was given a new lease of life on New Year’s Day after it was released back to the wild by the unlikely hero who rescued it – a traffic warden. ...
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Researchers have discovered three new genetic variants associated with the skin condition eczema, a chronic inflammatory disease that afflicts millions of patients around the world. ...
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Here's some good news for the millions of us likely to drink a little too much over the holiday season - the development of a hang-over cure that combats the after-effects of drinking in just fifteen minutes. ...
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It's just a feeling - and let's be honest, there's no science in this. But I have a hunch that 2012 could be a very good year. ...
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Tiny electric currents applied across regions of the brain can improve hand movements in recovering stroke patients for a short period, an Oxford University study has demonstrated. ...
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As you wrap up work for another year and wrap up your final Christmas gifts, what's on your mind? ...
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An RSPCA inspector has completed a staggering 1,425 mile run from Durban to Cape Town in aid of one of its wildlife centres. ...
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A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. ...
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A traditional Christmas Day family walk could help reduce fat levels in the blood, according to scientists at the University of Glasgow. ...
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She may not have won the X Factor, but finalist, Sophie Habibis showed she had kindness as well as talent aplenty, when she played a surprise visit to the Action For Kids Christmas party. ...
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Actress Jennifer Aniston and her ex-husband Brad Pitt would be the preferred guests at a holiday meal for many Americans, along with the Duchess of Cambridge. ...
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Spinning fibres the way silkworms do in nature could cut processing costs tenfold and reduce the energy used by more than 90 per cent compared to current techniques. ...
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Academic staff have praised the achievements of a talented student from Nigeria who's graduated from university after striving against the odds to obtain his degree. ...
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Pfizer and GlaxoSmithKline are increasing sales of cut-price pneumonia vaccine to developing countries by more than 50 percent, marking the scale-up of an international programme to protect millions of children. ...
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Fluorescent tissue cells, zebrafish and neuronal cells in the brain are just some of a selection of winning images inspired by complex scientific procedures that help bring the medical sciences to life in a new art challenge. ...
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Pop star Peter Andre teamed up with Boris Johnson as the Mayor of London announced that he wants to recruit 2,000 'Library Champions'. ...
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A team of scientists has developed a revolutionary ultrasonic attachment for taps, which massively enhances the ability of water to clean. ...
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The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust is celebrating 10,000 more young men joining its register. The organisation launched a dedicated campaign to boost the number of younger men on its books. ...
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Ultraviolet rays help prevent the spread of chickenpox, according to new research. The discovery could lead to new ways of preventing chickenpox and its more severe relative, shingles. ...
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Watch out Simon Cowell... New research suggests it's possible to spot a hit song by using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms. ...
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As the Afghan government's Western backers pour in cash, and tens of thousands of foreign soldiers patrol the country, a French human rights activist is trying a new way to break the cycle of violence in Afghanistan: yoga and meditation. ...
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Companies can cut emissions and save millions of pounds by replacing business travel with virtual meetings, new research suggests. ...
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An innovative kitchen that gives step-by-step cooking instructions in French could spark a revolution in language learning in the UK.
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The RSPCA says the demand for ethical food is increasing with British shoppers more concerned about the higher welfare label of their turkey, than its size and price. ...
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Surgeons can learn their skills more quickly if they are taught how to control their eye movements, new research suggests. ...
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Chile's government wants men in the South American country to take off their ties to help fight global warming, hoping the campaign will save on air conditioning as summer starts in the southern hemisphere. ...
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Levels of second-hand smoke exposure among non-smoking adults fell by almost 30 per cent after smoke free legislation was introduced in England in 2007, researchers in the Department for Health have found. ...
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Green Shoots Foundation wants to ensure that every girl has a chance to escape poverty. For every 1£ you donate the charity will get £2.25 - find out how. ...
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Researchers have identified a potential drug therapy for a premature ageing disease that affects children, causing them to age up to eight times as fast as the usual rate. ...
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Virgin Unite will help people in the fight against the spread of HIV AIDS by distributing 100,000 free condoms to the Bhubezi and Ndlovu Clinics in the Bushbuckridge area in the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. ...
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After one of the rarest pregnancies in the UK, brave new mother Alison Kirk is celebrating her premature daughter Gracie Mae on the Neonatal Unit at Liverpool Women's Hospital. ...
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Works by Yoko Ono and Turner Prize nominee Karla Black feature in a new exhibition on the nature of beauty. ...
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A project to deal with the serious heritage and conservation issues around bats in churches has set off to a flying start. ...
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A Lexus CT200h driven by Kylie Minogue, has been auctioned to help fund a NSPCC Helpline. ...
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The leading mental health charity Mind is calling for people to get outside to guard against winter blues and to improve mental health. ...
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Two venomous black spiders have been re-homed at a UK zoo after hitching a ride into the country on a car imported from California. ...
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Performing short cycle sprints three times a week could be enough to prevent and possibly treat Type 2 diabetes. ...
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Students from Sheffield have scooped a national prize for their creative mobile app Safe Trip, which uses Government crime statistics, GPS location and Google maps to plot the safest route through an unknown town or city. ...
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They have been sent home week after week, but now The X Factor finalists have been reunited for this year's charity single, Wishing On A Star, to support the organisation Together for Short Lives. ...
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An RSPCA rescue dog who was hand reared as a puppy is repaying the favour by caring for a litter of kittens saved from being drowned in a drain. ...
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You wouldn't expect to see a wallaby on the loose in the English countryside, but the RSPCA leapt into action to safely rescue one spotted in the village of Isleham in Cambridgeshire. ...
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A new device that stimulates the large muscles of the legs to produce aerobic exercise training and muscle strengthening effects is to be tested during a parabolic flight by the European Space Agency. ...
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They say time heals all wounds, and new research from the University of California, Berkeley, indicates that time spent in dream sleep can help us overcome painful ordeals. ...
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A revolutionary new crash helmet will instantly deliver first aid in the form of active head cooling technology if the rider crashes. ...
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Rats could play an important role in making conflict-wracked Colombia safer. They are in the final stages of a training program to find landmines that kill or injure hundreds of people each year in Colombia. ...
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An innovative two-year pilot – Achievement for All – has had a major impact on the reading, writing and maths skills of children with special educational needs and disabilities, according to latest research. ...
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This year, Centrepoint - the UK's leading charity for homeless young people - is urging others to support those who will find themselves in this difficult and often frightening situation by purchasing a gift for them. ...
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The chances of a successful in-vitro fertilisation increase if men have a diet high in fruit and grains, and low in red meat, alcohol and coffee, a Brazilian study on the male sperm said. ...
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He worked for the Household Cavalry at Knightsbridge barracks during the Hyde Park and Regent's Park bombings in London in 1982, when a horse - Sefton - was critically injured. ...
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A film highlighting the issues faced by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender students has become an internet hit with more 3,000 hits in its first three hours. ...
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Designers are to rethink the design of hospital Accident and Emergency departments to reduce violence and aggression towards NHS staff. The project is being run by the Design Council, and has been commissioned by the Department of Health. ...
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Hollywood actor Matthew Rhys has thanked supporters of a National Trust campaign to secure the future of a spectacular upland farm in Snowdonia. ...
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Little Iyaad Syed from East London has become the first patient in the world to be treated with a new, life saving liver treatment. ...
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A pouting goldfish, sheep queuing in the snow and a mischievous Bengal kitten – just some of the visual treats on offer at this year's RSPCA Young Photographer Awards. ...
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Patients who received a short course of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) over the telephone from trained therapists reported that they felt "better" or "very much better" at the end of a six-month treatment period, and also three months after.<...
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For a lot of people the day begins amid the chaos of a transit pressure-cooker. Agitated workers wedge onto trains or buses to make the stressful commute to work and arrive feeling frazzled, a state that only worsens as the day wears on. ...
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It's won the support of Welsh-born Brothers & Sisters star Matthew Rhys and now BBC presenter Kate Humble is backing a last push by the national Trust to raise the remaining £100,000 needed to protect a breathtaking hill farm in Sn...
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A former captain in the Royal Army Medical Corps has helped created an iPhone and iPad application after seeing the horrific injuries burns caused to fellow soldiers. ...
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New research suggests 89 per cent of us try to stay optimistic even when life can be hard. When trying to maintain a positive attitude, 82 per cent of those surveyed say it is important to treat themselves. ...
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An over-the-counter drug used to treat diarrhea combined with minocycline, an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, could one day change the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis. ...
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Colourful boots on the football pitch could symbolise a new attitude towards sexuality in team sport, a university study suggests. ...
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On April 4th 2011, the ‘Real Way Down’ team embarked on a journey to visit 22 charities in 22 countries in 22 weeks, on an overland expedition from the UK to South Africa. Driven by a desire to unite people working towards a better and faire...
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A wedding album which went missing when a caravan was stolen in Northern Ireland 17 years ago has mysteriously reappeared at the home of its owners. ...
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Children with otherwise untreatable epilepsy have had their lives transformed after doctors and dietitians at Cambridge University Hospitals put them on a strictly controlled diet. ...
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Fundraisers of a new hospice are celebrating a massive boost to campaign - a donation of £500,000. ...
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The study, by the Universities of York and Manchester and funded by Arthritis Research UK, found that people offered a specially-designed 12-week yoga programme experienced greater improvements in back function and more confidence in performing ev...
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People experiencing the early signs of Parkinson's disease could see their symptoms improved through a process of regulating and retraining how their brains respond to certain activities and actions, new University research has uncovered. ...
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American researchers have designed a light-based therapy that allows the selective destruction of tumour cells without harming surrounding normal tissue. ...
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Rehabilitated seals return to the wild without any adverse effects and can swim and dive just as well as normal healthy wild seals, latest RSPCA research shows. ...
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Membership of the National Trust has grown to over four million people for the first time in its history. The support they give helps the organisation look after more than 300 historic houses, 250,000 hectares of land and 700 miles of coastline. <...
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Mathematics student Alasdair Woods, will run and to and from his university for the entire academic year in a dedicated effort to raise money and awareness for human trafficking charity, Stop the Traffik. ...
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A new children's book will help young readers better understand and cope with domestic abuse. The Bright Ones, by Bristol University PhD student Rebecca Barns and illustrated by artist Lindsey Barraclough, is aimed at children aged between three a...
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They thought were simply announcing the winner of a live lottery. So imagine the surprise of two TV news anchors who found themselves congratulating their colleague live on air when his winning ticket was picked. ...
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A new iPhone app has been developed that's designed to help people tackle the habit of comfort eating and reduce the amount of high fat, high salt and high sugar snack food they consume. ...
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Researchers are investigating whether social media could be used to track an event or phenomenon, such as flu outbreaks and rainfall rates. ...
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A new trial technique that makes brain tumours glow under ultraviolet light could enable surgeons to remove them more accurately.
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French sailing star Florence Arthaud fell off her boat during a toilet break but rescuers whisked her from Mediterranean waters in the early hours after she called her mother by mobile phone. ...
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Bats rehabilitated by the RSPCA are able to spread their wings for Hallowe'en - thanks to be a bit of tender loving care. ...
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The first patient to receive gene therapy for an incurable type of blindness has been treated at the John Radcliffe Hospital this week as part of a trial led by Oxford University. ...
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Research has finally provided proof that taking a regular dose of aspirin reduces the long-term risk of cancer in people with a family history of the disease by around 60 per cent. ...
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An experimental supplement derived from soy may help postmenopausal women smooth their "crow's feet" a bit, a small pilot study suggests. ...
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New research into how to extinguish memories could help patients with post traumatic stress disorder or drug addiction problems. ...
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He was missing for seven long weeks, but a cat which escaped from its carrying case ahead of a flight from New York to California has been found alive. ...
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Radiotherapy following surgery for breast cancer halves the chances of the cancer coming back over the next 10 years, a study has found. It also reduces the risk of dying from breast cancer over the next 15 years by one sixth. ...
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Want to reduce stress and improve mental focus? A new app that promotes slow breathing may help. ...
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Satellite technology is being used to track a herd of wild goats in an effort to understand where they roam and help protect our farmland and conservation areas. ...
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A curious kitten which appears to have a love of the sound of a purring engine, managed to travel 15 miles in one vehicle and then had to be freed from another. ...
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An Indian postgraduate student has swapped the hot and sunny climes of India to realise her dream of carrying out groundbreaking research in the Arctic. ...
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New research by scientists at the University of Southampton has shown how London's trees can improve air quality by filtering out pollution particulates, which are damaging to human health. ...
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It's said you have to walk in another man's shoes to truly understand his experiences and American personal trainer Drew Manning is doing just that - deliberately gaining 70lb in order to better empathise with his clients. ...
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Learning poems by heart makes people feel better and strengthens identity, according to a new study. ...
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A national photography competition is challenging preconceptions about how older people interact with technology. The winning images will be displayed in an exhibition appearing at all four national parliaments, visiting the Houses of Parliament, ...
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Nearly a third of all countries affected by malaria are on course to eliminate the mosquito-borne disease over the next 10 years, says the World Health Organisation. ...
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More than 32 million people – that's two thirds of the UK adult population - plan to head outdoors to enjoy an autumn family walk, new research has shown. ...
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Students from the University of Sheffield have transformed the lives of Bolivian villagers by creating blankets made of recycled crisp packets, to prevent the rising number of hypothermia cases. ...
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The male residents of a remote southwestern town in Columbia can smile again now that their women have given up a sex strike. ...
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They can usually be found fighting fires, now a fire brigade from Staffordshire has stepped into the spotlight with a pop video to encourage people to test their smoke alarms - and save lives. ...
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Researchers studying more than 33,000 Swedish women found that the more chocolate women said they ate, the lower their risk of stroke. ...
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American Jazz combo, New Hot Five play ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’ for an all-cow audience in Autrans, France. ...
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They're not natural allies in the wild perhaps but that hasn't stopped a chimpanzee taking a paternal interest in the care of two tiger cubs in Thailand. ...
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