Europe
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Call for global action to address declining male fertility
Urgent, global action is needed to address male infertility, according to a new report from an international consortium. Read more
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Human brain cell atlas identifies links to neuropsychiatric disorders
The links between specific types of brain cell types and some common neuropsychiatric disorders have been identified for the first time. Read more
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Genetic cause of Raynaud’s identified
The genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon have been identified for the first time, researchers have announced. Read more
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Dark tea every day could reduce type 2 diabetes risk
Drinking dark tea every day could help to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a conference has heard. Read more
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Diabetes underdiagnosed in young adult women?
Doctors should consider reducing the threshold for diagnosing type 2 diabetes in adult women under the age of 50, a major European conference is to be told. Read more
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Joint injections ‘ineffective’ for hand osteoarthritis
Joint injections are ineffective for relieving the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis and evidence about the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, researchers say today. Read more
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Long-COVID risk ‘probably’ exaggerated
Major flaws in the published research on long COVID are likely to have exaggerated the true risks of developing the condition, according to a new study reported today. Read more
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Stem cell therapy slows relapsing-remitting MS
Stem cells harvested from an individual’s own bone marrow or blood can slow progression of multiple sclerosis, according to Swedish research revealed today. Read more
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Bariatric surgery may reduce haematological cancer risk
Bariatric surgery is associated with a 40% lower risk of haematological cancer, Swedish researchers have found. Read more
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Simple blood test for Parkinson’s-related diseases
A newly identified biomarker may help diagnose several types of Parkinson’s-related diseases, Swedish researchers have announced. Read more