Asia
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Exercise ‘reduces negative effects of unhealthy sleep duration’
Physical activity may counter some of the negative effects associated with sleeping either too little or too much, researchers report today. Read more
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Road crashes increase pregnant women’s risk of birth complications
Pregnant women involved in road traffic collisions have an increased risk of serious birth complications, even if they suffer only minor injuries, researchers report today. Read more
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Urine test predicts bladder cancer years before diagnosis
Bladder cancer can be detected up to 12 years before symptoms appear, thanks to a test that looks for genetic mutations in urine, a conference has heard. Read more
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Low dose radiation ‘linked to increased risk of heart disease’
Exposure to low doses of ionising radiation is associated with a modest increased excess risk of heart disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Children’s development not affected by parents’ sexuality
Children’s development is not affected by their parents’ sexual orientation, according to new analysis reported today. Read more
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WHO praise team response to Türkiye and Syria earthquakes
The World Health Organization has set out details of its response to the catastrophic earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. Read more
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Catastrophic’ rise in antibiotic resistance in Iraq
Decades of wars and conflict in Iraq have led to a “catastrophic” rise in antibiotic resistance in the country, international experts warn today. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle ‘slows memory decline’ in older adults
A healthy lifestyle and diet can help to slow down memory decline, a decade-long study of older adults in China reports today. Read more
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COVID-19 increased risk of death for ‘at least 18 months’
People who have had COVID-19 have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death for up to 18 months after infection, a study published today shows. Read more
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Most long COVID symptoms disappear within a year
Most long COVID symptoms that develop after a mild infection of the virus normally disappear within a year, according to a newly published study. Read more