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Composition of gut microbiome linked to diet
Researchers have carried out a study looking for links between individual foods, specific gut bacteria, and certain inflammatory illnesses. Read more
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Inhaler hope for primary COVID care
An inhaled asthma drug could help treat COVID-19 patients who have not yet been admitted to hospital, according to the findings of a major UK study published last night. Read more
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Phytic acid hope for paediatric brain tumour
A widely available natural chemical could have the ability to treat some patients with medulloblastoma by starving tumours of energy, British researchers have found. Read more
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Call for backing for radiotherapy
The UK needs “urgent” investment in high precision radiotherapy to provide alternatives to surgery and chemotherapy, experts say today. Read more
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Sun but not vitamin D may reduce COVID risk
Exposure to sun may have helped reduce mortality from COVID-19 – but vitamin D is probably not the explanation, according to a new UK study published today. Read more
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Mitochondria mutations that may combat cancer
Mitochondrial DNA mutations found in cancer tumours are linked to improved chances of survival, researchers have found. Read more
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Call to scrap BMI and review obesity strategy
Body Mass Index should no longer be used to measure an individual’s healthy weight and the Obesity Strategy should be reviewed, according to a parliamentary report on body image published today. Read more
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UK switches vaccine strategy after thrombosis risks assessed
The UK is to offer under 30s alternatives to the Oxford adenoviral COVID-19 vaccine after confirming a small increased risk of serious thrombotic events, it was announced last night. Read more
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Lung transplant feasible for severe COVID-19
Lung transplants were successfully used to save some COVID-19 patients who developed acute respiratory distress syndrome, it has been revealed. Read more
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Simple baby monitoring best in childbirth
New methods of monitoring the baby’s heartbeat during labour perform no better than simpler methods in terms of ensuring safety, according to a new analysis. Read more