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MicroRNA key to myeloma test
Scientists have unveiled proposals for a new test that could speed up early diagnosis of multiple myeloma. Read more
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MSF claims war crime after US hits hospital
A medical charity has accused coalition leaders of a war crime after a trauma hospital in Afghanistan was hit by missiles. Read more
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Bacteria ‘clouds’ traceable to individuals
Humans emit a personal microbial cloud, traceable to each individual, researchers have reported. Read more
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Sickle cell cure hopes
A new bone marrow transplant procedure has successfully treated adult patients with sickle cell disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Adolescent antidepressant study was "flawed"
A commonly used antidepressant was wrongly reported as being safe and effective for adolescents at the beginning of the century, researchers reported today. Read more
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Quality barrier mars chocolate-Alzheimer’s study
Cocoa extracts have potential to help with Alzheimer’s disease prevention – but scientists are struggling to obtain consistent samples, researchers say. Read more
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Male violence linked to masculinity problems
Men who are prone to violence may benefit from stress management to tackle their problems with masculinity, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Progress on universal flu vaccine
A universal flu vaccine could soon be tested on human volunteers following the success of animal studies, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Most Alzheimer’s "preventable"
More than 60% of cases of Alzheimer’s disease could be preventable, it was claimed today. Read more
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Alcohol’s cancer risk
Drinking even small amounts of alcohol could slightly raise the risk of some cancers in women, researchers warn today. Read more