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Global progress against common diseases – report
A major international 21st century drive against three common diseases has been highly effective – but the world is a long way short of eliminating HIV, TB and malaria, researchers say today. Read more
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AIDS-related deaths more than halved
AIDS-related causes of death among adults with HIV have more than halved in 10 years, a study out today has revealed. Read more
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Should pre-diabetes be scrapped?
Labelling patients as pre-diabetic is "a drastically premature measure with no medical value," a senior British doctor claims today. Read more
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Infertility drug cancer link not proved
Women who have taken fertility drugs may not need to worry about risk of hormone-related cancer, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Soy food may boost men
Men with a common form of diabetes can be put on a high soy diet without it affecting their masculinity, British researchers have found. Read more
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Job loss hits US workers harder than Europeans
People who lose their jobs in the USA are at a higher risk of depression than their European counterparts, according to a new study. Read more
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Six thousand steps to knee health
People with arthritis of the knee often find walking difficult – but 6,000 steps a day can make a massive difference to their health, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Red meat breast cancer link
Women who eat large amounts of red meat may face an increased risk of developing breast cancer, researchers warned today. Read more
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England faces diabetes ‘timebomb’
About one third of adults in England are at high risk of developing diabetes, researchers warn today. Read more
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Risk from short pregnancy intervals
Short gaps between pregnancies may lead to babies not growing fully in the womb, researchers warn today. Read more