#uk-biobank

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Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

World's largest human imaging project scans 100,000 volunteers over 11 years to improve early disease detection and treatment.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Full-body scans of 100,000 people could change way diseases are detected and treated

The completion of the decade-long imaging project means qualifying researchers will have access to 1bn de-identified images alongside medical histories and genetic data.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

UK Biobank is safely sharing health data to drive medical research | Letter

Data locked away benefits no one, but when data is shared responsibly and carefully with bright minds everywhere, we get results that will give us all a healthier future.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Brisk walking linked to lower risk of heart rhythm problems, study finds

Walking at a brisker pace significantly lowers the risk of heart rhythm abnormalities, according to a study of nearly 421,000 UK Biobank participants.
Exercise
Wellness
fromFortune Well
8 months ago

Being physically active at these times of day could reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by 11%, study says

Peak physical activity in the morning and evening is linked to an 11% lower risk of colorectal cancer, beyond overall physical activity benefits.
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