Europe
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Fruit and veg for asthma
New links have been found between fibre in the diet and asthma. Read more
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Early fitness cuts heart risk
Men who were fit and healthy as teenagers tend to have a lower risk of heart attack later in life, according to the findings of a major study published today. Read more
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Fitness challenge to UK women
British women may be among the world’s most inactive, according to a stark new analysis of cancer deaths. Read more
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Gene linked to severe sleep disorder
People with a severe sleep disorder are almost all affected by a single gene mutation which affects the immune system, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Psychological factors ‘missing’ in pregnancy and alcohol studies
Underlying psychological issues may be the key to the debate about whether pregnant women should be allowed to touch any alcohol, according to a Danish researcher. Read more
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Young drinkers’ DNA affected by alcohol
Young people’s DNA could be affected when they drink alcohol, a preliminary study has found. Read more
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Sleep ‘vital’ for brain
A single night of sleep deprivation can cause changes in the brain, raising the risk of brain tissue damage, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Common cold research breakthrough
A European research team says it has made major advances in understanding the virus for the common cold. Read more
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Home testing to boost cervical diagnosis
Home testing kits might help improve diagnosis of cervical cancer risk in women, researchers have claimed. Read more
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Celebrities impact public health – not always for good
Doctors should take the influence of celebrities on their patients more seriously as it affects their health behaviours, doctors say today. Read more