Europe
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Song contest gives public health boost
The Eurovision Song Contest plays a huge part in improving national well-being, a public health specialist claims today. Read more
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Vertebroplasty challenged in RCT
Percutaneous vertebroplasty to repair spinal fractures does not lead to greater pain relief than a sham procedure, according to the findings of a new randomised trial. Read more
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Genetic study provides insight into families with migraines
Migraines run in families because of an accumulation of independent genetic risk variants, the largest genetic family study on migraine has revealed. Read more
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Regular saunas reduce risk of stroke
People who take saunas between four and seven times a week have a lower risk of stroke than those who use them just once a week, the first large-scale international study of its kind has shown. Read more
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Unconventional immune cell can fight viral infections
An ‘unconventional’ immune cell that can fight viral infections, has been discovered by UK researchers. Read more
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New alarm at rising cancer drug costs
The cost of anti-cancer drugs has been increasing at a significantly greater rate than their clinical benefits, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Motor neurone disease link to physical activity
A potential link has been found between vigorous physical activity and the risk of developing motor neurone disease. Read more
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Gene insight into malaria
Researchers have gained new insights into the genes linked to risk of malaria, it was announced today on World Malaria Day. Read more
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Backing for ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy
Ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy is safe and effective for prostate cancer patients, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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How vaccination shortfalls triggered measles outbreaks
Measles outbreaks across Europe are mostly affecting people who have not been vaccinated, according to a new analysis. Read more