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With false positives and benign incidental findings, full-body scans do little for preventive health

The chances of serious problems being picked up by MRI scans are extremely low, says an analysis of data from various studies.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Sep 02, 2024 · 10:00 pm
How you walk could be an indicator of health and ageing

Staggering or the decline in speed and smoothness of your walk can be an early indicator of neurodegenerative conditions or vitamin deficiencies.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Jul 31, 2024 · 10:00 pm
A different kind of palm reading – Your hands can say a lot about your health

From nails, palms and finger length to tingling sensations, hands can indicate how healthy the body is.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Aug 30, 2023 · 10:00 pm

There are way more blood groups than we think

The blood type called ‘Golden Blood’ is so rare that fewer than 50 people in the world are thought to possess it.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Nov 10, 2022 · 09:30 pm
Can you die of extreme happiness or grief? Here’s what the science says

A study found that the number of those diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, as it is called, is increasing but the condition is rarely fatal.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Jul 18, 2022 · 11:30 pm
Why Ryanair passengers bled from the ears when their plane lost cabin pressure

Flying plays havoc with people's ears. But it’s a lot worse if your cabin suddenly loses pressure.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation
· Jul 30, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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Adam Taylor, The Conversation

With false positives and benign incidental findings, full-body scans do little for preventive health

The chances of serious problems being picked up by MRI scans are extremely low, says an analysis of data from various studies.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation · Sep 02, 2024 · 10:00 pm

How you walk could be an indicator of health and ageing

Staggering or the decline in speed and smoothness of your walk can be an early indicator of neurodegenerative conditions or vitamin deficiencies.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation · Jul 31, 2024 · 10:00 pm

A different kind of palm reading – Your hands can say a lot about your health

From nails, palms and finger length to tingling sensations, hands can indicate how healthy the body is.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023 · 10:00 pm

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Can you die of extreme happiness or grief? Here’s what the science says

A study found that the number of those diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome, as it is called, is increasing but the condition is rarely fatal.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation · Jul 18, 2022 · 11:30 pm

Why Ryanair passengers bled from the ears when their plane lost cabin pressure

Flying plays havoc with people's ears. But it’s a lot worse if your cabin suddenly loses pressure.

Adam Taylor, The Conversation · Jul 30, 2018 · 09:30 pm

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