Asia
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Scientists warn of new bird flu threat
A subtype of bird flu is rapidly mutating, posing risks to humans, British scientists have warned. Read more
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Chinese medicine may benefit heart failure
Good results have been seen for the traditional Chinese medicine qiliqiangxin after a diagnosis of heart failure, a European heart conference has heard. Read more
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Physical fitness link to reduced atrial fibrillation risk
Physical fitness is associated with a reduced chance of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke, according to research to be presented at a major European conference this week. Read more
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People who recognise myocardial infarction symptoms ‘less likely to die in hospital’
Recognising and acting on myocardial infarction symptoms other than chest pain is linked to faster life-saving treatment, a conference is to hear. Read more
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Levonorgestrel more effective with an anti-inflammatory medication
An emergency contraceptive medicine works better when combined with an anti-inflammatory medication, according to the first study of its kind, reported today. Read more
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New variant could become dominant
A new COVID variant could become dominant globally – although its public health risk is low, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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UK skin more sun damaged than Singaporean
People in the UK have more DNA-damaged facial skin from the sun than those living in Singapore, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Potential risks of antenatal steroids
Doctors must be cautious when it comes to giving steroid drugs to women who are at risk of giving birth early, researchers say today. Read more
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Blood pressure risk even with small amounts of alcohol
The amount of alcohol an individual contributes to raising blood pressure – even if they do not have hypertension, according to a major analysis published today. Read more
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New hope for Alzheimer’s vaccine
An anti-ageing vaccine may have benefits against Alzheimer’s disease, a scientific conference heard last night. Read more