Asia
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Prospective Alzheimer’s therapy revealed
A protein called IL-33 may provide a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, Scottish researchers reported today. Read more
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Implanted tech will aid mountain medical research
A team of British military personnel will be using new technology for research into the effects of altitude on the human body as they climb one of the world’s highest mountain peaks. Read more
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Fresh fruit’s impact on heart health
People who eat fresh fruit daily may enjoy a huge benefit for cardiovascular health, according to a major study published yesterday. Read more
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Obesity a growing global problem
Obesity among men has more than tripled globally – and more than doubled among women – since 1975, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Environment’s role in MS examined
Environmental factors could be the reason why black and south Asian people living in London have an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. Read more
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Chinese exercises benefits demonstrated
People with heart cardiovascular disease could find that traditional Chinese exercises will improve their health and wellbeing. Read more
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Viral infection misdiagnosed as dengue
A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes could be misdiagnosed as dengue, British experts have warned. Read more
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Trials promised for new mosquito control techniques
The world needs to adopt new approaches to mosquito control in the light of the threat from the Zika virus, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. Read more
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Air strikes kill hospital staff
At least eight members of staff working for medical charity MSF are missing and two are dead after a series of air raids on health facilities in northern Syria. Read more
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Antimalarial drug could treat organ failure
A common anti-malarial drug could help to reduce organ failure following injury, British researchers reported last night. Read more