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  • Violent sleep disorder examined

    A new study has identified some of the risk factors for rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, linking it to serious psychological distress. Read more

  • Older, male doctors more likely to play golf

    Male doctors in their 60s are most likely to play golf – and surgeons make the best golfers, according to an analysis published today. Read more

  • Optimum sleep duration measured

    Getting regular sleep of six to eight hours a night appears to be most beneficial for an individual’s risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease, according to a new analysis. Read more

  • HER2 cancers respond well to new drug

    People with cancers of the oesophagus, stomach and colon have experienced positive results from a new anti-HER2 drug, a European conference is being told today. Read more

  • Backing for ECG apps

    Smartphone based ECG apps can be as accurate in diagnosing STEMI as a standard 12-lead device, a conference heard yesterday. Read more

  • Appendix a source of Parkinson’s?

    People who have undergone appendectomy as children face a reduced risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to the findings of a major study in Sweden. Read more

  • Vitamin D link to fitness

    Vitamin D levels are strongly linked to the body’s capacity to exercise, according to a new analysis. Read more

  • Obesity link to early antibiotics

    Children who are given antibiotics and antacids in early life may face an increased risk of becoming obese, researchers warn today. Read more

  • ACEIs linked to increased risk of lung cancer

    Some blood pressure drugs have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, according to a new observational study. Read more

  • Future global health predicted

    Several countries could experience lower life expectancy in 2040 than today, according to a new global analysis published today. Read more