Asia
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Rise in type 2 diabetes among under 40s
The rates of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults have increased significantly globally in the past 30 years, researchers report today. Read more
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Alarm as survey shows widespread use of unprescribed antibiotics
The majority of antibiotics in parts of eastern Europe may be circulating without prescriptions, according to an alarming new investigation. Read more
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Alarm as drug resistant malaria emerges
Parasites have emerged that are resistant to malaria drugs, posing a threat to thousands around the world, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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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. Read more
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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. Read more
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Air pollution may exacerbate autism symptoms
Short-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to the risk of hospitalisation for symptoms related to autism, researchers propose today. Read more
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Salt substitutes show clear benefit
Salt substitutes appear to be effective in tackling hypertension across a range of populations, researchers say today. Read more
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One in seven exposed to Lyme disease
More than 14% of the world’s population is likely to have – or had – Lyme disease, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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COVID vaccine brands unrelated to efficacy
COVID-19 vaccination works equally well if an individual receives the same type of injection or a mixture of different brands, according to a wide-ranging analysis published today. Read more
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Half of hospitalised COVID patients have symptoms after two years
Half of people who were hospitalised with COVID-19 have at least one symptom two years later, Chinese research has found. Read more