General Health
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Teens’ lack of sleep could increase multiple sclerosis risk
Teenagers who do not get enough sleep could increase their risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) in later life, a new Swedish study suggests today. Read more
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Which fatal condition stopped Edward the Black Prince in his prime?
Inflammatory bowel disease may have changed the course of English history, ending the life of a key member of the Plantagenet dynasty, an army doctor suggests today. Read more
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Plea to Iran to respect doctors
The beleaguered security forces in Iran are abusing health facilities, leaving at least one doctor dead, medical leaders have warned. Read more
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Medical pleas for environmental action
Medical organisations are pressing the government to set new targets for reducing air pollution – after it missed a deadline last month. Read more
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Call for global climate action to protect health
The world faces a global health crisis linked to over-reliance on fossil fuel, according to a report published today. Read more
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How COVID impact on mortality continues
Many European countries, including Scotland, have faced a prolonged slump in life expectancy levels following the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020, according to a stark new analysis published last night. Read more
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Scientists reveal streptococcal diversity
The genetic diversity of Streptococcus pneumoniae, the bacterium responsible for hundreds of thousands of infant deaths each year, has been unravelled for the first time, it was announced last night. Read more
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Small GP surgeries help to provide personal continuity
Ensuring patients experience personal continuity with a GP is dependent on the characteristics of the practice and the patient and, in particular, on practice size, researchers report today. Read more
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Europe in ‘permacrisis’ – WHO
The WHO European Region is in “permacrisis”, with populations affected by a multitude of health problems and more, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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Unexpected discovery’ that could extend life of immune system
A mechanism that seems to slow down – and could prevent – the natural ageing of immune cells has been identified in what scientists said was an unexpected discovery. Read more