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Hope for endometriosis drug target
A potential drug treatment for endometriosis could available after a gene that increases the risk of the condition was identified. Read more
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Major project to improve autism care
A major project, launched today, will seek to enrol thousands of people with autism to improve their treatment and support. Read more
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Dementia link to mentally unstimulating jobs
Having a job that is not mentally stimulating is linked to a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, researchers report today. Read more
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Night work ‘increases risk of atrial fibrillation’
Night shift workers have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AF), new research has concluded. Read more
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How heparin helps in COVID care
Heparin is an effective treatment for moderately ill COVID-19 patients but not for those with critical illness, according to the findings of a major international study. Read more
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Fruit compound could treat Parkinson’s disease
A compound found in fruit and herbs has the potential to prevent and treat Parkinson’s disease, scientists have reported. Read more
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How Delta is so dangerous
The COVID-19 B.1.617 variant, which originated in India can infect certain lung and intestinal cell lines more efficiently than the original virus, German research has found. Read more
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COVID-19 deaths cause global rise in orphans
A million children around the world have lost one or both parents to COVID-19, according to a study published today. Read more
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Healthy adults can take preventative statins
Health adults can take statins as a primary prevention to avoid major cardiovascular events, a new study reveals today. Read more
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Flu vaccines, HIV risks and double infection reported to conference
People vaccinated against flu may have enjoyed some protection against the worst effects of COVID-19, a major European conference has heard. Read more