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Four-day working week 'more productive': UK study
Over 60 firms in Britain took part in the six-month experiment allowing almost 3,000 employees to work one day less per week.
Wed Feb 22 2023
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Hospital stay risk for Omicron is 40-45 pct lower than Delta - UK study
Imperial College researchers said the risk of any visit to the hospital with Omicron was between 20 pct and 25 pct lower than with Delta.
Thu Dec 23 2021
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Magic mushroom compound at least as good as antidepressant in UK study
The findings suggest the psychoactive ingredient has promise as a potential mental health treatment.
Thu Apr 15 2021
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COVID-19 infection gives some immunity for at least five months, UK study finds
Researchers plan to continue following and assessing the participants to see if this natural immunity might last longer than five months.
Thu Jan 14 2021
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UK study finds evidence of waning antibody immunity to COVID-19 over time
Scientists at Imperial College London tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.
Tue Oct 27 2020
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Working from home triggers bad habits: UK study
The study, by the London School of Economics (LSE), said the benefits of working from home disappeared over time for employees and companies if it was a full-time arrangement.
Wed Sep 07 2016
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New study reveals regular exercisers benefit from the same heart changes seen in athletes
Individuals who work out for just a few hours a week could benefit from an enlarged heart, a phenomenon previously only recognised in athletes, according to a new UK study.
Wed Aug 10 2016
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Appearance-based games linked with body dissatisfaction in pre-teen girls
A new UK study has found that just ten minutes playing an internet game based on female appearance is enough to increase body dissatisfaction in young girls.
Fri Jun 24 2016
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IVF: 2 out of 3 couples are successful by their 6th attempt
A UK study recommends that couples undertaking IVF should have up to six attempts, rather than the 3 or 4 embryo transfers that is currently standard practice.
Wed Dec 30 2015
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The 'Angelina effect' has doubled preventative mastectomy numbers in the UK
Two years after Angelina Jolie went public about her preventative double mastectomy, a new UK study has shown that the number of preventative operations of this kind has risen.
Sat Nov 28 2015
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People unaware of skin cancer risks, UK study finds
Eating an apple upon entering the grocery store led to shoppers buying 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those who did not in a new study from the Cornell Food & Brand Lab.
Mon May 04 2015