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01/03/2023 - Health boost from brief physical activity
One in ten premature deaths could be avoided if everyone achieved just half the recommended level of physical activity, researchers say today. More

24/01/2023 - Teens' lack of sleep could increase multiple sclerosis risk
Teenagers who do not get enough sleep could increase their risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life, a new Swedish study suggests today. More

21/12/2022 - Which fatal condition stopped Edward the Black Prince in his prime?
Inflammatory bowel disease may have changed the course of English history, ending the life of a key member of the Plantagenet dynasty, an army doctor suggests today. More

10/11/2022 - Plea to Iran to respect doctors
The beleaguered security forces in Iran are abusing health facilities, leaving at least one doctor dead, medical leaders have warned. More

07/11/2022 - Medical pleas for environmental action
Medical organisations are pressing the government to set new targets for reducing air pollution – after it missed a deadline last month. More

26/10/2022 - Call for global climate action to protect health
The world faces a global health crisis linked to over-reliance on fossil fuel, according to a report published today. More

18/10/2022 - How COVID impact on mortality continues
Many European countries, including Scotland, have faced a prolonged slump in life expectancy levels following the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020, according to a stark new analysis published last night. More

11/10/2022 - Scientists reveal streptococcal diversity
The genetic diversity of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for hundreds of thousands of infant deaths each year, has been unravelled for the first time, it was announced last night. More

04/10/2022 - Small GP surgeries help to provide personal continuity
Ensuring patients experience personal continuity with a GP is dependent on the characteristics of the practice and the patient and, in particular, on practice size, researchers report today. More

28/09/2022 - Europe in 'permacrisis' - WHO
The WHO European Region is in “permacrisis”, with populations affected by a multitude of health problems and more, according to the World Health Organization. More

16/09/2022 - 'Unexpected discovery' that could extend life of immune system
A mechanism that seems to slow down – and could prevent – the natural ageing of immune cells has been identified in what scientists said was an unexpected discovery. More

13/09/2022 - Genetic study launched into ME/CFS
A major genetic study of chronic fatigue syndrome has begun, it has been announced. More

06/09/2022 - Multiple risks linked to obstructive sleep apnoea
People with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing cancer, an increase in blood clots and experience a decline in mental processing powers, a European conference has heard. More

01/09/2022 - UK fuel poverty 'humanitarian crisis' - health expert
Fuel poverty in the UK will lead to a “significant humanitarian crisis with thousands of lives lost and millions of children’s development blighted”, the latest Marmot review warns today. More

22/08/2022 - Progress on microsurgery
German surgeons say they are the first to undertake fully robot-supported microsurgical operations on human patients. More

04/08/2022 - 'Incredible' map of immune system connections unveiled
A map detailing the network of connections that make up the human immune system has been unveiled for the first time. More

03/08/2022 - Male and female lifespan inequality "nuanced"
A global study, published today, challenges the belief that women live longer than men. More

15/07/2022 - Two new drugs offer insomnia hope
Two drugs that are not licensed to treat insomnia performed well in adults with acute and long-term condition, researchers report today. More

08/06/2022 - Use of AI in health care must be regulated, says report
A report on the use of artificial intelligence in health settings has called for clear ethical standards and guidance to protect patients. More

04/05/2022 - Europe faces obesity epidemic
Obesity has reached "epidemic" proportions in Europe as a health problem, a report warns today. More

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