Australia
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Boost for Mediterranean diet in women’s heart risk analysis
Sticking to the Mediterranean diet may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease and death for women, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Outcome inequality in leg artery disease
Common treatments for peripheral artery disease may be prescribed less often and be less effective in women than in men, researchers say today. Read more
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Most antidepressants ‘ineffective’ for pain relief
Most antidepressants are ineffective for pain relief – or evidence to support their use is inconclusive, according to new analysis published last night. Read more
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Seafood omega 3 ‘lowers risk of chronic kidney problems’
Taking omega 3 fatty acids derived from seafood is associated with a lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, according to a new Australian study. Read more
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Screening for genetic muscle disease ‘beneficial’
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy delivers improved outcomes, researchers report today. Read more
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Gene study suggests inactivity raises breast cancer risk
Increased physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer in a new study using figures from the UK Biobank. Read more
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Medicalising menopause can fuel ‘negativity’
Menopause experts have called for a nuanced approach to treating symptoms. Read more
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Overwhelming’ benefits of rapid whole genome sequencing for infants
Rapid whole genome sequencing should be offered as standard to help to diagnose infants who are born severely ill or who develop serious illness in the first few weeks of life, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Obesity link to female cancer investigated
Women who are obese throughout their lives face a doubled risk of developing endometrial cancer, British researchers report today. Read more
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Depression in the global spotlight
The world must step up and take action against depression, experts say today. Read more