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Vegetarian diets linked to lower risk for several cancers, Oxford study finds
health1 month ago

Vegetarian diets linked to lower risk for several cancers, Oxford study finds

A large Oxford-led analysis combining data from around 1.64 million meat eaters and vegetarians found vegetarians have lower risks of pancreatic (21%), breast (9%), prostate (12%), kidney (28%), and multiple myeloma (31%). However, vegetarians also face nearly double the risk of esophageal cancer. Researchers caution that more work is needed to determine causality and whether meat consumption drives these differences, emphasizing that overall healthy, balanced diets matter for cancer risk.

Sleeping Behind Oxford's Gates: Nights in the Colleges
travel1 month ago

Sleeping Behind Oxford's Gates: Nights in the Colleges

During Oxford’s long university holidays, many of the city’s 39 colleges open guest rooms to overnight visitors, offering private quads, gardens and centuries-old dining and library spaces. Stays cost roughly £100–£175 per night for a double en-suite and can be booked via UniversityRooms.com or directly with the colleges (Brasenose, Queen’s and Christ Church are highlighted). The experience provides a rare, inside glimpse of Oxford life beyond tours, with porter lodges, dawn walks, and historic halls as the backdrop.

environment2 months ago

Winter storm bites north Mississippi with outages and closures

Winter storm dumped snow and freezing rain across northern Mississippi, causing widespread damage and outages—peaking at about 12% of customers—as well as school closures in Oxford/Lafayette County and other districts. Officials warned conditions could worsen before improving, with FEMA declaring an emergency for Mississippi and power infrastructure damaged across counties from Oxford to Natchez, creating dangerous travel and requiring days to restore service.

Man Charged in Oxford and Heathrow Robbery Cases
crime3 months ago

Man Charged in Oxford and Heathrow Robbery Cases

A man was charged after masked individuals stole a £450,000 watch and over £1 million in cryptocurrency from a vehicle in Oxford, forcing a victim to transfer funds and taking phones and valuables. Abdul Malik Cali, 24, was arrested at Heathrow and charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, with other arrests made in connection to the case.

West Hanney Man's Brain Tumour Developed Over a Decade
health9 months ago

West Hanney Man's Brain Tumour Developed Over a Decade

Charlie Broadhurst from West Hanney was diagnosed with a grade II astrocytoma brain tumor that had grown undetected for over a decade, despite earlier scans suggesting sinus issues. After a seizure in 2022, he underwent surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, and now has regular scans to monitor his condition. His story highlights the importance of brain tumor research and awareness.