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Smoking during pregnancy doubles premature birth risk, study finds

The University of Cambridge study also found smoking meant the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age.

The Independent UK

Premature birth risk from smoking while pregnant higher than previously thought

The University of Cambridge study also found smoking meant the baby was four times more likely to be small for its gestational age.

The Independent UK

Weight loss jabs can cut risk of heart attack or stroke by fifth, study suggests

The trial involved more than 17,600 people from across 41 countries.

The Independent UK

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Brain’s appetite control centre different in overweight or obese people – study

The findings add further evidence to the relevance of brain structure to weight and food consumption, researchers suggest.

The Independent UK

Unborn babies use ‘greedy’ father gene to get more food from mothers – study

University of Cambridge scientists found the foetus controls its mother’s metabolism so the two are in a nutritional tug of war.

The Independent UK

Full list of King’s Birthday Honours

The King’s first birthday honours list has been released and has seen figures recognised for their contributions in sport, entertainment and public service.

Evening Standard

Early toilets reveal dysentery in Old Testament Jerusalem – study

The findings are the oldest example of this diarrhoea-causing parasite infecting humans anywhere on the planet, researchers suggest.

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Negotiations must ‘restart’ to prevent graduation delays – Cambridge university

Many students are facing the ‘likelihood that the completion of their degrees and their graduation may be delayed’, acting vice-chancellor says.

The Independent UK

Brits urged to take quiz and figure out if they're 'super-memorisers' to help with study

Academics from the University of Cambridge are trying to uncover why some people are much better at remembering than others and want the public's help with their study

Daily Mirror

Pet dogs face risk of deadly lead poisoning from pheasant meat in canine food

More than three-quarters of the samples taken by researchers had levels of lead higher than the amount permitted by law

The Independent UK

HIV drug may help protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins – study

A common characteristic of diseases such as Huntington’s disease and various forms of dementia is the build-up in the brain of proteins.

The Independent UK

‘45% of people with concussion show brain injury symptoms six months later’

New research suggests even mild concussion can cause long-lasting effects to the brain.

The Independent UK

Hostile parenting found to increase risk of lasting mental health problems in children

Girls were more likely than boys to be in the high-risk category, researchers say

The Independent UK

Hostile parenting ‘increases risk of lasting mental health problems in children’

Researchers said girls were more likely than boys to be in the high-risk category.

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Why today’s puritanism is latest example of moral panic around naked women

Victoria Bateman, fellow in economic history at the University of Cambridge, explains how history has seen an almost constant battle for female bodily freedom and why recent events show a shift back towards modesty.

The Independent UK

University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award

Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize with two other neuroscientists.

The Independent UK

Endangered freshwater mussels squirt water to help larvae survive – research

The jets disturb the water and attract fish that mussel larvae attach to and grow into adulthood.

Bristol Post

Carol Vorderman shares 'special room' at University of Cambridge that's named after her

The maths whizz visited Cambridge to celebrate the life of her former tutor Donald Green, who passed away last year

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This Is the Most Complex Reconstruction of a Brain Ever — And It's Tiny

Scientists from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Cambridge mapped the connectome of a baby fruit fly, revealing its neural network.

The Independent UK

Scientists complete first map of an insect brain

The achievement brings experts closer to true understanding of the mechanism of thought, researchers say.

Irish Mirror

Doctors share 11-minute exercise that can cut risk of cancer and heart disease

"If you are someone who finds the idea of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week a bit daunting, then our findings should be good news"

Nottingham Post

11-minute exercise that cuts risks of stroke, cancer and heart disease, say scientists

Scientists have detailed their findings

Liverpool Echo

Expert says 11 minute exercise cuts risk of cancer and heart disease

According to research the exercise cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks

Daily Record

The 11-minute exercise scientists say cuts cancer, stroke and heart disease risks

Adults should be doing a certain amount of physical activity every week, but you don't have to be strict to see health improvements.

The Independent UK

11 minutes of this simple daily exercise cuts risk of early death

‘Doing some physical activity is better than doing none. This is also a good starting position’

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