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Stressed women undergoing fertility treatment risk weak heart health
Women attending fertility clinics faced increased blood sugar levels during pregnancy if they were under stress before conceiving, researchers have reported. Read more
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Long-COVID fatigue linked to mitochondria in muscle cells
The persistent fatigue that people with long-COVID experience is linked to the mitochondria in muscle cells producing reduced energy, according to a new study. Read more
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New ultrasound ‘prevents brain damage’ in sick newborns
Newly developed ultrasound technology that monitors cerebral blood flow in vulnerable newborn babies could prevent premature brain damage, researchers say. Read more
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Mutation halves Parkinson’s risk
Scientists have found a genetic mutation that provides protection against Parkinson’s disease, it was announced last night. Read more
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Couch to 5k website accessed every 12 seconds at New Year
Getting fit remains a key New Year resolution – with NHS resources playing a key role in delivering effective advice, NHS officials say today. Read more
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Risk factors revealed for young onset dementia
A “breakthrough study” has identified lifestyle and health factors among the risks for young onset dementia, laying the groundwork for new prevention strategies, researchers say. Read more
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Ancient Egyptian medicine offers care clues
Effective snake bite treatment was one of the highlights of the forgotten skills of ancient Egyptian medicine, according to a new study. Read more
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UK malaria vaccine ready for deployment
A British-developed malaria vaccine is a step closer to gaining the permissions it needs for deployment in affected countries, it has been announced. Read more
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Respiratory viruses no longer ‘seasonal’
Viruses that cause the common cold are now emerging in the summer because of the changes in human behaviour during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a Portuguese study has revealed. Read more
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Length of exposure time to COVID-19 ‘a major risk for transmission’
The NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app successfully predicted people’s risk of catching the virus following exposure to an infected person, according to a new study. Read more