General Health
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Genetic study launched into ME/CFS
A major genetic study of chronic fatigue syndrome has begun, it has been announced. Read more
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Multiple risks linked to obstructive sleep apnoea
People with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) have a higher risk of developing cancer, an increase in blood clots and experience a decline in mental processing powers, a European conference has heard. Read more
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UK fuel poverty ‘humanitarian crisis’ – health expert
Fuel poverty in the UK will lead to a “significant humanitarian crisis with thousands of lives lost and millions of children’s development blighted”, the latest Marmot review warns today. Read more
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Progress on microsurgery
German surgeons say they are the first to undertake fully robot-supported microsurgical operations on human patients. Read more
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Incredible’ map of immune system connections unveiled
A map detailing the network of connections that make up the human immune system has been unveiled for the first time. Read more
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Male and female lifespan inequality "nuanced"
A global study, published today, challenges the belief that women live longer than men. Read more
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Two new drugs offer insomnia hope
Two drugs that are not licensed to treat insomnia performed well in adults with acute and long-term condition, researchers report today. Read more
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Use of AI in health care must be regulated, says report
A report on the use of artificial intelligence in health settings has called for clear ethical standards and guidance to protect patients. Read more
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Europe faces obesity epidemic
Obesity has reached "epidemic" proportions in Europe as a health problem, a report warns today. Read more
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Improved measure for long COVID
A new assessment tool will be the most thorough developed to date for long COVID, according to researchers from Birmingham. Read more