Brain scans show unusual activity in retired American football players
A new study has discovered profound abnormalities in brain activity in a group of retired American football players.
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Depression in pregnancy may increase child's risk of later depression
Depression in pregnant women appears to increase the risk of their children becoming depressed in adolescence, according to new research.
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Badgers ultimately responsible for around half of TB in cattle, study estimates
Badgers are ultimately responsible for roughly half of tuberculosis (TB) in cattle in areas with high TB prevalence, according to new estimates.
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Podcast: pedalling science and the state of the climate
In this edition: expert commentary on the IPCC's latest climate change report and a ride on Imperial's public engagement tricycle.
Aircraft noise linked to higher rates of heart disease and stroke near Heathrow
Risks of hospital admissions and deaths from stroke and heart disease are higher in areas with high levels of aircraft noise, a study has found.
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Test-and-treat package for HIV prevention trialled in South Africa and Zambia
Researchers at Imperial College London are contributing to a major study testing a combination of measures to prevent HIV in South Africa and Zambia.
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Avahan Aids initiative may have prevented 600,000 HIV infections in India
A programme in India may have saved around 600,000 people from becoming infected with HIV over the course of a decade, according to a new report.
Ballet dancers' brains adapt to stop them feeling dizzy
Scientists have discovered differences in the brain structure of ballet dancers that may help them avoid feeling dizzy when they perform pirouettes.
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Soldiers with blast injuries suffer pituitary hormone problems
Researchers studying British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan have highlighted hormonal problems that commonly result from blast injuries.
Imperial to set up stroke research centre in Qatar
Scientists from Imperial College London will lead the creation of a Stroke Centre for Research and Teaching Excellence in Qatar.
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