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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…

Sep 12 •

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 …

Sep 7

August 2023

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…

Aug 16 •

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…

Aug 7 •

July 2023

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…

Jul 31

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…

Jul 21 •

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…

Jul 6 •

June 2023

Metafact Review: Habits

The alarm starts beeping. You turn it off. You stretch. You check your phone. You jump in the shower. You get dressed. You rush to the kitchen. You make…

Jun 22 •

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Is a harmful level of nicotine exhaled when vaping?

Hello everyone, The vape industry has exploded in the last few years. Walking down the street you might be able to smell that someone is vaping close…

Jun 18 •

From coffee to hyenas: The 5 most popular questions on Metafact

Hello everyone, With thousands of questions answered by our verified expert community of researchers, professors and doctors - I thought you’d like to…

Jun 10 •

May 2023

Is there clear evidence for the hygiene hypothesis?

Hello everyone, Whether it is to nuts, animals or pollen, most of us have or know someone with an allergy. I personally suffer from hay fever, which is…

May 30 •

Is fish oil good for heart health?

Hello everyone, Fish oil has been widely reported to help against a myriad of ailments from ADHD to gut health. Fish oil has most often been reported to…

May 12 •

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