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Alcohol linked to reduced conception chances
A woman’s fertility may be temporarily reduced by moderate to heavy alcohol intake during the second half of the menstrual cycle, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Global operation shuts down medical fraudsters
More than 3,000 illegal medical web pages in the UK have been shut down or blocked yesterday as part of a global operation against criminals exploiting the pandemic for profit, it has been announced. Read more
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Mortality risk from sleep disturbance
Frequent sleep disturbance has been linked to an increased risk of all-cause mortality in a new study. Read more
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Plant-based diet could reduce COVID-19 severity
The chances of developing moderate to severe COVID-19 could be lower among people who eat a plant-based or pescatarian diet, new research has suggested. Read more
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Call for tighter e-scooter regulations following injury analysis
People are most likely to suffer e-scooter injuries at the weekend – and after drinking alcohol – doctors report today. Read more
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Blood test hope for detecting underlying neurodegeneration
A simple blood test could identify if someone has a neurodegenerative disease, according to a new UK study published last night. Read more
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Hospitals urged to step up prevention of HBV infant transmission
Hospitals in major European countries may be failing to implement procedures that can prevent transmission of hepatitis B infection from mother to baby, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Mexican variant poses latest pandemic threat
A highly transmissible Mexican variant of COVID-19 has arrived in Europe, Italian researchers have warned. Read more
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COVID-19 reinfection risk reduced for up to 10 months
People who have had COVID-19 have a reduced chance of being reinfected for at least ten months, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Social media and lack of trust fuel COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Social media firms and the government should step up efforts to counter misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. Read more