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Is general anaesthesia linked to memory loss and Alzheimer's disease?
Hello everyone, Most people have either had a major operation or know someone who has – in fact an estimated 230 million major surgical procedures under…
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Eva Hamrud
Metafact Review: Coffee
Many of us don’t just like our morning cup of coffee – without it, we seem to function poorly. The alertness and stimulation of caffeine is well known …
Is malaria becoming more drug-resistant?
Hello everyone, In 2021, there were 247 million cases of malaria worldwide and 619,000 estimated deaths as a result of this disease. Malaria is one of…
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Eva Hamrud
Is lack of sleep linked to higher mortality?
Hello everyone, According to a 2022 sleep study, 71% of adults living in the UK do not get the recommended 9 hours sleep a night, and 14% of those do…
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Eva Hamrud
Metafact Review: Influenza
The flu, like the common cold, is a viral respiratory illness and is contagious. It has taken a back-seat in recent years, but millions get sick and…
Do algorithms outperform us at decision making?
Hello everyone, We face multiple decisions a day: What should I have for breakfast? What’s the best route to get to work? Which project should I…
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Eva Hamrud
Does air pollution cause Alzheimer's disease?
Hello everyone, According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to health and in 2019, 99% of…
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Eva Hamrud
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