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Children’s development not affected by parents’ sexuality
Children’s development is not affected by their parents’ sexual orientation, according to new analysis reported today. Read more
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Fertility affected by genetic variants
Fertility is affected by mechanisms that influence reproductive biology and human behaviour, a new study has shown. Read more
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Maternal mortality improvements “stagnating”
The drive to reduce maternal deaths has stagnated worldwide – with increases in Europe, according to an “alarming” report published today. Read more
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Millions of adults with heart failure at risk of complications
Up to 2% of adults in Europe, North America, and Israel are likely to have heart failure, according to new estimates published today. Read more
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Two COVID vaccines help to protect pregnant women and their infants
Two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, Canadian researchers report today. Read more
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Cohabiting helps to maintain lower blood sugar levels
Being married or living with a partner can help to maintain lower blood sugar levels – regardless of how acrimonious the relationship is, a new study published today suggests. Read more
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COVID-19 during pregnancy increases health risks
Pregnant women who contract COVID-19 have a seven times increased risk of losing their lives and a significantly heightened risk of being admitted to an intensive care unit, according to research published today. Read more
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Silly walks could help to improve physical health
Walking like Mr Teabag in the infamous Monty Python Ministry of Silly Walks sketch could help adults to achieve their physical activity targets, according to a new study. Read more
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Vaping alongside doesn’t help smoking cessation
People who vape but continue to use tobacco products are unlikely to give up smoking, according to research published today. Read more
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Long road ahead for promising Alzheimer’s drug
There is a “long way to go” before a new Alzheimer’s disease drug becomes available on the NHS after a clinical trial showed it delaying early memory loss, experts say. Read more