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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Cancer risk increased by 30% by these diets, Oxford University study reveals

A new study from Oxford University indicates that certain diets can increase cancer risk by 30%, while vegetarian diets can significantly lower the risk of several cancers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Vegetarian diet can slash risk of five cancers by up to 30%, study finds

A study by the University of Oxford indicates that a vegetarian diet reduces the risk of five types of cancer by up to 30%, although it may increase the risk of esophageal cancer.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Booster Vaccines Against COVID-19. Scientists Checked Their Effectiveness

A study by researchers from the University of Bristol and the University of Oxford evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccines, revealing their significant impacts on older populations.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Training more Britons may not cut net migration or plug skills shortages, study finds

A study from Oxford's Migration Observatory suggests that plans to train more UK workers may not significantly reduce net migration or address skill shortages.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Chatbot AI Instead of a Doctor? Scientists from Oxford Warn

A study from Oxford highlights the risks of using AI chatbots for medical advice, questioning their effectiveness compared to traditional methods.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Reuters Institute awards scholarships to journalists in Oxford

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is accepting applications for its Journalist Fellowship Programme 2026โ€“2027 until February 13, 2026, aiming to select about 30 journalists worldwide for a 3- or 6-month immersion in the UK.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An Oxford study warns about the risks of using ChatGPT for seeking medical advice

A recent study from Oxford University warns that AI, particularly ChatGPT, is not reliable for medical advice, highlighting significant gaps in its practical application in healthcare.

Feb 10 โ€ข 20:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Study: AI Robots Do Not Provide Good Health Advice

A study reveals that while AI robots may pass exams for healthcare professionals, they do not provide better health advice than traditional methods, posing risks for patients relying on them.

Feb 9 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Research: Artificial intelligence chatbots give incorrect health advice

A recent study reveals that AI chatbots, despite their ability to pass medical licensing exams, do not provide better health advice than traditional methods and can lead to dangerous misdiagnoses.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

66 side-effect update for anyone on Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, or Rosuvastatin

A new study from the University of Oxford suggests that most side-effects associated with statins are not caused by the medications, prompting a call for updates to patient information leaflets.

Feb 6 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Major statins review dismisses many side effects in boost for millions

A comprehensive study indicates that many side effects attributed to statins, such as memory loss and depression, are not actually caused by the medication, suggesting a need for updated labeling.

Feb 5 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

ChatGPT classifies Southeast Brazilians as 'more intelligent' and inferiorizes North and Northeast, study shows

A study by researchers from the University of Oxford reveals that ChatGPT shares biased information about different regions of Brazil, classifying Southeast Brazilians as 'more intelligent' while undermining those from the North and Northeast.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

ChatGPT reproduces regional prejudices and classifies Northeasterners as 'ignorant'

A new study from the University of Oxford reveals that ChatGPT perpetuates cultural stereotypes, labeling Northeasterners in Brazil as 'ignorant' and suggesting that citizens of certain states possess negative traits compared to others.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Life & Tech

Weight loss with medications will revert much faster after ceasing use

A study from Oxford University reveals that individuals who lose weight using GLP-1 weight management drugs regain their previous weight within two years, four times faster than those who lose weight through other methods.

Jan 8 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

New alert for everyone taking semaglutide and tirzepatide weight loss jabs

A study reveals that individuals using semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight loss regain weight much faster after stopping the medication compared to traditional dieters, highlighting the need for ongoing support.

Jan 8 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Life & Tech

People who stop taking weight-loss jabs regain weight in under two years, study reveals

A study from the University of Oxford finds that individuals who discontinue GLP-1 agonist weight-loss injections regain all lost weight in under two years, faster than those on other weight loss plans.

Jan 7 โ€ข 23:30 UTC

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