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Hygiene may not damage immune system
Being clean and hygienic does not lead to children having poorer immune systems, a new UK study has claimed. Read more
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Novel HIV vaccine trial starts at Oxford
A phase I trial into a novel HIV vaccine has begun in the UK. Read more
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Genetics’ role in sexual activity
Genetic markers have been discovered that can help to predict the age at which people first become sexually active and have children, according to a new study published yesterday. Read more
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New warning on Africa pandemic
Africa is suffering from a “surging” third wave of the pandemic caused by several new variants, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more
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Schizophrenia breakthrough identifies memory replay abnormalities
Abnormalities in the way memories are replayed in the brains of people with schizophrenia have been identified for the first time, it was revealed yesterday. Read more
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Harms of poor sleep cut by greater exercise
Researchers have found that the health impact of poor sleep may be mitigated by adequate physical activity. Read more
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Novel pancreatic cancer biomarker found
A new biomarker for pancreatic cancer has been identified, raising hopes of earlier diagnosis, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Draft guidance published on draft pelvic floor dysfunction
Women of all ages should be encouraged to do pelvic floor muscle training to help prevent the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, according to proposed guidelines published today. Read more
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WHO publishes first guidance on AI in healthcare
The potential benefits of artificial intelligence for medicine should not be exaggerated, according to new global guidance. Read more
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Vaccine variations pass tests
Delaying second vaccine doses for months and mixing different types of COVID-19 vaccine all seem to be effective, according to findings reported by British researchers. Read more