Europe
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Study reveals impact of postpartum psychiatric disorders
Women who suffer from psychiatric disorders after the birth of their first child are less likely to have further children, a Danish study reports today (30 March 2020). Read more
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Excessive salt in the diet weakens immunity system
A high-salt diet weakens the immune system, German researchers reported last night. Read more
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Italy informs detailed new guidance on critical care
Italian specialists have helped draw up new guidance on the care of critically ill patients with Covid-19 infection. Read more
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Hancock denies herd immunity strategy
UK health secretary Matt Hancock has denied the government is pursuing a strategy of developing "herd immunity" amid growing criticism of its approach. Read more
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Strong growth factor link to breast cancer
Two new studies, reported today, show how the development of breast cancer is linked to the growth hormone called insulin-like growth factor-1. Read more
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Researchers talk about new psychiatric gene map
Spanish researchers have been talking about their role in creating the largest map of psychiatric disorder genes to date. Read more
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Public key to containing virus – academics
Public reaction to the threat of Covid-19 will be as important as government measures, according to an analysis by UK academics. Read more
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Swiss space stem cell studies start
European scientists have begun research on adult stem cells in space, testing the potential benefits of weightlessness, it has been announced. Read more
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Students on standby to assist in virus epidemic
The UK could turn to medical students to help manage the spreading Covid-19 outbreak, MPs heard yesterday as the country recorded its first death. Read more
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Study reveals melanoma risk for bereaved individuals
People who lose their partner are less likely to be diagnosed with melanoma – but have an increased risk of dying from the disease, according to UK/Danish research. Read more