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Pharmacists push for new bowel screening approach

Pharmacists are advocating for a new strategy on bowel cancer screening due to Australia's failure to meet targets.

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Algae bricks and oyster shell walls: what’s on the horizon for eco-friendly building in Australia?

From fungi-based wall panels to 3D printed bricks made of seaweed, biomaterials are increasingly being used in construction. But how close are they to a home near you?

The Guardian - AU

Harvard researcher released from US custody after arrest for smuggling frog embryos

Russian-born scientist Kseniia Petrova had been charged with smuggling after detention at Boston airport in February

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10 Cool But Pretty Disturbing Facts About The Human Body That Not Many People Know About

The human body is utterly fascinating. But just when you think you’ve got a grip on everything there is to know, science progresses and throws you a curveball.

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A nuanced approach to ageing, sex and gender

Letters: Readers respond to an article by Susanna Rustin about a generational divide in perspectives

The Guardian - UK

Scientists celebrate bowel cancer breakthrough in bid to tackle surge in young people

Bowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK

The Independent UK

‘Poop transplants’ have been happening for decades. Now researchers have identified some unintended consequences

Researchers warn against widespread use of the transplants due to potential for long-lasting, unintended health consequences

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Why is there such a generational divide in views on sex and gender in Britain?

I believe the key lies in our respective life stages, says social affairs journalist Susanna Rustin

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Best exosome skincare products for youthful, radiant skin

Exosomes are revolutionising skincare with their ability to repair and regenerate, promoting a youthful appearance and combating skin stress

Evening Standard

Does methylene blue really have health benefits? Pharmacologist gives verdict

Claims about methylene blue are alluring, but so far, evidence supporting its health benefits is scant

The Independent UK

15 Years Ago, An Underrated Sci-Fi Horror Disturbed Unsuspecting Audiences

Can you love your cloven-hooved science child?

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Designer DNA and Ethical Eating: The Brave New World of Biotech Arrives in the UK

Discover how gene editing and lab-grown meat are revolutionising healthcare and food in 2025, offering personalised treatments and sustainable, ethical meat alternatives.

International Business Times UK

Epidemiologist Recommends Doing These 5 Things To Extend Your Lifespan And Increase Your Health

25% of our longevity is determined by our genes; the rest is seemingly determined by what we do.

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Abortion Pill Inventor Etienne-Emile Baulieu Dies Aged 98

French scientist Etienne-Emile Baulieu, known as the inventor of the abortion pill, died at the age of 98 at his home in Paris on Friday, his wife told AFP. The doctor and researcher, who achieved worldwide renown for his work that led to the pill, had an eventful life that…

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Drug combination found to extend lifespan by 30 per cent

Researchers hope drug combination may help people stay healthy for longer

The Guardian - AU

What are the early signs of bowel cancer? And how can young Australians get tested for it?

When it’s diagnosed promptly, almost 99% of patients can be successfully treated

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s bowel cancer rates are world’s highest for under-50s. Scientists wonder if the gut microbiome is to blame

Incidence of bowel cancer is up to three times higher among Australians born in the 1990s compared with the 1950s cohort

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Being overweight as a child and young adult linked to bowel cancer risk – study

A higher birth weight was also associated with a increased chance of developing the disease, according to a study.

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Don’t go up the wall: how to pick paint colours for your home

Having prepared paint for The Block’s contestants, I understand the pressure to achieve interior design perfection. But choosing colours need not be excruciating

Evening Standard

What's the best time to eat dinner and exercise? Experts reveal when is better for fat-loss

Eating healthily and exercising but failing to lose weight? You could be eating and exercising at the wrong times of day

The Guardian - UK

Sperm from cancer-risk donor used to conceive at least 67 children across Europe

Case of man carrying rare genetic variant fuels calls for limit on number of children that can be fathered by one donor

The Independent UK

Researchers think this dental floss could track cancer and tell if you’re stressed. Here’s how

The floss pick system could also be adapted to track a wide range of conditions, including diabetes and cancer

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Cristiano Ronaldo Told Shocking Biological Age

Cristiano Ronaldo may have celebrated his 40th birthday earlier this year, but the irrepressible five-time Ballon d’Or winner has the biological age of a much younger man.

Evening Standard

Can’t sleep, won’t sleep? The new magnesium supplement that has transformed my shut eye

I have been struggling with sleep recently, and while there’s absolutely no need to go into the tedious details, after a fair few months of clocking up inadequate hours, I had certainly started to look, feel and function like a lesser version of myself.

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Taking this common supplement daily could prevent ‘years of ageing’, study finds

Vitamin supplementation found to reduce natural shortening of chromosome ends

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