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How night work harms heart
Working nights regularly over a period of years significantly increases the risk of heart disease, according to a major international study published yesterday. Read more
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Search launched for hearing loss drugs
A British charity is to finance a major international search to find the first drugs for hearing loss, it was announced today. Read more
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Zika microcephaly link "clear" – US
The Zika virus is definitely responsible for outbreaks of microcephaly in babies, US health officials have stated. Read more
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Sunflower oil may not improve health
Cooking with some vegetable oils rather than saturated fats may not improve heart health, researchers claim today. Read more
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Zika may attack myelin
The Zika virus may attack the brain’s myelin, causing a temporary illness similar to multiple sclerosis, a conference heard last night. Read more
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Expert warns of obesity crisis
A "tipping point" has been reached beyond which technological advances may no longer compensate for the negative effect on lifespan of a poor diet, an expert has warned. Read more
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Vitamin D3 enhances heart function
Taking daily vitamin D3 improves the heart health in people who have chronic heart failure, a study has revealed for the first time. Read more
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Zika virus structure uncovered for first time
The structure of the Zika virus has been revealed for the first time – opening the way to the development of new treatments and vaccines to counter the mosquito-borne disease. Read more
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Obesity a growing global problem
Obesity among men has more than tripled globally – and more than doubled among women – since 1975, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Cancer project finds venous malformation gene
Cancer researchers have stumbled on a genetic cause of venous malformations, it was announced last night. Read more