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24/03/2017 - Shakespeare son-in-law clue to early modern medicine
Shakespeare's son-in-law was a doctor - and now the public is to be invited to see how he practised medicine in the 17th century. More
23/03/2017 - Solar power breakthrough for artificial skin
Scientists have developed "solar-powered" prosthetic skin as they seek to mimic the properties of real skin, it was announced today. More
20/03/2017 - £1m fund for robotics research for healthcare
A £1 million fund to develop robotics and artificial intelligence (RAI) technologies could pave the way for new methods of delivering healthcare and emergency care, developers say today. More
16/03/2017 - Exoskeleton plan for surgeons
Engineers in Bristol are planning to develop exoskeletons for surgeons as part of a programme aimed at revolutionising minimally invasive surgery. More
13/03/2017 - Parents ignorant of SIDS prevention - survey
Many parents are unaware of basic measures that can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, according to a survey published today. More
07/03/2017 - CFS drug trial finds no solution
An interleukin-1 receptor antagonist offers no benefits for women with chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a Dutch study. More
22/02/2017 - Life expectancy reaching 90 in some places
Life expectancy is set to continue increasing until 2030 - passing the age of 90 for women in one country, according to a major analysis published today. More
17/02/2017 - Call for on-line pharmacy crack-down
On-line pharmacies may be helping to fuel antibiotic resistance by enabling patients to get drugs without prescription, according to a major analysis published today. More
09/02/2017 - Inequality threat to global health
Inequality has a central role in global mental and physical health, British academics say today. More
08/02/2017 - 3D clue to tuberculosis action
A 3D cell culturing system for studying tuberculosis has been unveiled by British scientists. More
02/02/2017 - New growth genes uncovered
British researchers say they hope to uncover new treatments for growth disorders after reporting 83 genetic variants linked to human height. More
01/02/2017 - Socioeconomic risk for mortality
Socioeconomic status must be a major focus of health strategies to reduce mortality, experts say today. More
26/01/2017 - Briton in line for WHO job
A British doctor has been short-listed for the job of director general of the World Health Organisation, it was announced yesterday. More
11/01/2017 - New call to curb tobacco use
There are significant health and financial benefits from improved tobacco control policies, according to a major new report. More
06/01/2017 - Genetics’ role in immunity highlighted
Human immune systems are largely shaped by genetics - and very individualised, according to the findings of a major project unveiled yesterday. More
04/01/2017 - Cobweb healing power harnessed
British researchers have unveiled an antibiotic spider silk - expected to provide dressings as well as other medical functions. More
03/01/2017 - Risk of friendly microbes
Strategies that aim to combat microbes with "more friendly" strains are highly risky, British researchers have warned. More
14/12/2016 - Phone game benefits faded after six weeks
The hit mobile phone game Pokemon GO was praised for increasing physical activity among users - but this may have only lasted six weeks, according to a new analysis. More
13/12/2016 - Malaria progress in Africa - and more to do
African countries have made huge progress in ensuring children and pregnant women are protected against malaria - but substantial gaps remain, according to the annual global report on the topic today. More
05/12/2016 - Freeze-dried artificial blood unveiled
New artificial red blood cells can be freeze-dried and reconstituted with water, it has been announced. More
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