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Sniffer dogs can identify Covid-positive airport passengers, European research finds

Trained sniffer dogs can accurately identify airport passengers infected with coronavirus, new European research suggests. Scientists say this method of detection is likely to be especially valuable, not only in the early stages of a pandemic when ...

17 May 2022 at 15:38

Lifestyle

Want to reduce your risk of diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure? Limit sugary drinks, says new study

People should try to only have one sugary drink a week, researchers have said after a new study linked high levels of sugar consumption to a wide range of health conditions. For each extra sugary drink per week, people can increase their odds of ...

06 Apr 2023 at 07:25

National News

Irish and Canadian researchers publish study suggesting cannabis relieves cancer pain

Medicinal cannabis helps relieve cancer pain and can cut down how many drugs people need, research suggests. A new study by Irish and Canadian researchers found that products with an equal balance of the active ingredients tetrahydrocannabinol ...

03 May 2023 at 10:53

Lifestyle

Medicinal cannabis ‘helps relieve cancer pain’ and cuts need for drugs – study

Medicinal cannabis helps relieve cancer pain and can cut down how many drugs people need, research suggests. A new study found that products with an equal balance of the active ingredients tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) ...

03 May 2023 at 09:40

National News

New study reveals possible link between use of sweeteners and heart disease

European academics have identified a possible link between artificial sweeteners and heart disease in a new study. Researchers said that food additives “should not be considered a healthy and safe alternative to sugar”. The new study, ...

08 Sept 2022 at 10:54

Sport

Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study

Lowering the tackle height in men’s community rugby has cut the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests. The research assessed the impact of the lowered tackle height law, which was introduced for community rugby by ...

08 Apr 2025 at 09:20

Sport

Olympian teams up with researchers to make PE kit more inclusive for teen girls

An Olympic sports star has teamed up with academic experts to help teenage girls feel more comfortable in their school PE kits. Tess Howard, who competed for Team GB in the Paris 2024 games, has joined physical activity and diet ...

17 Jul 2025 at 00:01

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