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UK Biobank UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource that can be accessed globally

📝 Menopause HRT cuts women’s dementia risk – but only if it’s started early enough Women who take hormone replacement th...
27/08/2026

📝 Menopause HRT cuts women’s dementia risk – but only if it’s started early enough

Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are less likely to get Alzheimer’s disease, a study of more than 180,000 UK Biobank participants has revealed. The effect mostly applied to people who had gone through early menopause after having their womb or ovaries removed.

But timing seemed to be critical: HRT only benefits long-term brain health when started between the ages of 46 and 56.

Professor Anne Marie Minihane from the University of East Anglia (UEA) đź’¬

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/TEoP50ZG0qq

'Healthy metabolism' gene could treat liver disease, diabetes and obesity 🧬 Researchers have discovered extremely rare g...
05/08/2026

'Healthy metabolism' gene could treat liver disease, diabetes and obesity 🧬

Researchers have discovered extremely rare genetic mutations that give people better blood sugar control, lower liver fat and healthier fat distribution. New treatments that mimic the mutations’ effect could treat obesity, diabetes or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

George Hindy from Regeneron on the potential of these treatments 🔽💬

Learn more: https://ow.ly/8ZNn50ZwFeK

🧠 On World Brain day, we're recognising the importance of brain health and the vital role research plays in improving pe...
22/07/2026

🧠 On World Brain day, we're recognising the importance of brain health and the vital role research plays in improving people's lives.

Led by the World Federation of Neurology, the day aims to raise awareness of brain health and the need for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.

🌎 Globally, more than 3.4 billion people live with neurological conditions, yet millions lack access to necessary care.

We're proud that our dataset powers research into brain health around the world, as studies uncover new insights that could lead to earlier detection, better treatments and improved outcomes for future generations.

đź“° Discover our brain health research stories: https://ow.ly/UWnK50ZoQgy

15/07/2026

It’s been one year since we celebrated the completion of the world’s largest whole body imaging project!

Over 11 years, we captured brain, body and bone scans of 100,000 UK Biobank volunteers. These show us what’s happening in people’s bodies as they age so we can understand how, why and when we get sick.

Learn more about our record-breaking project, including the research it has enabled: https://ow.ly/TEWC50ZlC62

24/06/2026

Taking codeine, morphine and other opioid painkillers seems to increase the likelihood of developing lung, pancreatic and bladder cancer, UK Biobank data shows.

These cancers were once thought to be linked only to o***m, a plant-based drug similar to (but not the same as) opioid medicines.

The new research suggests that prescription opioids should only be used when they’re really needed.

Find out more: https://ow.ly/K9BJ50ZcEOW

People who go to bed and wake up at vastly different times every day are more likely to develop a mental health conditi...
16/06/2026

People who go to bed and wake up at vastly different times every day are more likely to develop a mental health condition, even if they get enough sleep overall. 🧠💤

Activity data from 100,000 UK Biobank participants shows a link between irregular sleep patterns and conditions including depression and bipolar disorder.

Full story: https://ow.ly/EyBf50Z1H7h

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16/04/2026

Small changes have a big effect on heart health ❤️

Data from over 53,000 UK Biobank participants shows that small improvements to sleep, diet & exercise could significantly reduce heart disease risk.

Hear more from study co-leader Dr Nicholas Koemel from the University of Sydney and UK Biobank Deputy Chief Scientist Dr Adam Lewandowski đź’¬

Read the story in full: https://ow.ly/1WWp50YKkPN

Still adjusting to the clocks changing?⏰Discover what the world’s largest sleep survey, powered by UK Biobank data, reve...
30/03/2026

Still adjusting to the clocks changing?⏰

Discover what the world’s largest sleep survey, powered by UK Biobank data, reveals about how sleep keeps us healthy.

Read here: https://ow.ly/2hTc50YAEhC

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