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HDL cholesterol’s link to cardiovascular risk questioned
A major new research project questions the link between high density lipoprotein – the so-called “good cholesterol” – and reduced cardiovascular risk. Read more
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Hearing loss risk from headphones and venues
Unsafe listening practices are widespread and may be contributing to hearing loss around the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Genetic alternations in glioma brain cancers identified
A range of genetic alterations in glioma brain cancers have been identified that could affect adult brain cancer patients’ responses to treatment and survival. Read more
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Cannabis users face increased post-operative pain
Patients who are regular users of cannabis are likely to experience increased pain after surgery, according to a major new study reported yesterday. Read more
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How COVID impact on mortality continues
Many European countries, including Scotland, have faced a prolonged slump in life expectancy levels following the arrival of the COVID pandemic in 2020, according to a stark new analysis published last night. Read more
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Autoimmune disease risk for long COVID patients
People with long COVID who suffer from fatigue and shortness of breath after a year show signs of autoimmune disease, a new Canadian study has found. Read more
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First multi-cancer test success announced
Cancer detection is about to undergo a major shift as early results confirm the accuracy of new blood tests, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Gene variants reveal susceptibility to Crohn’s disease
Variants in ten genes that increase an individual’s susceptibility to Crohn’s disease have been identified for the first time, thanks the largest study to date on the subject, it was announced last night. Read more
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Blood test potential to diagnose early aggressive lung cancer
A simple blood test could help to diagnose and characterise the most aggressive form of lung cancer, scientists have revealed. Read more
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Trusted professionals could boost pregnant women’s COVID-19 vaccination rates
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women could be increased if there was better communication from trusted midwives and GPs, according to new research. Read more