UK News
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Mosquito disease to reach UK within 20 years, climate report warns
England could be infested with disease-bearing mosquitoes within 20 years if the world fails to slow the process of climate change, according to an expert report. Read more
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Hope over therapy for rare childhood epilepsy
A potential treatment target for a genetic type of epilepsy has been identified, it has been announced. Read more
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Map published of gene mutations that cause neurodevelopmental disorders
A map showing how all possible genetic changes in a specific gene can affect health is the first of its kind, British scientists say. Read more
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Vitamin deficiency ‘common’ in pregnant women
Many pregnant women may be lacking in important vitamins, according to a new study. Read more
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Dietary supplement could prevent Cryptosporidium infection
A common dietary supplement could help to protect infants against chronic Cryptosporidium infections, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children
Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency, according to a major new clinical trial. Read more
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High altitude training could prep surgical patients
Vulnerable surgical patients could be prepared in low oxygen environments, imitating the effects of high altitude activity, anaesthetists have suggested. Read more
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Bacterial infection increases risk of illness for newborns
British researchers have proposed screening pregnant women for a bacterial infection linked to risk of neonatal sepsis. Read more
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UK Biobank publishes milestone ‘transformative treasure trove’ of data
The world’s largest single set of sequencing data, completing the “most ambitious” project of its kind, was unveiled today. Read more
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Stem-cell therapy hope for progressive multiple sclerosis
Injecting stem cell into the brains of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis is safe and seems to protect the brain from further damage, a new study has found. Read more