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Clear benefit of exercise on cardiovascular health
The positive impact of exercise on cardiovascular health appears to have ‘no upper limit’, according to new findings from the University of Oxford, UK. Read more
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Drug-resistant prostate cancer treatment ‘promising’
Men with advanced prostate cancer could receive a promising, new experimental drug, it is reported today. Read more
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Gut microbiome may influence COVID-19 severity
Imbalances in gut microbiome may be responsible for how ill an individual will get from COVID-19 and could be why some people suffer from “long COVID”, according to new research. Read more
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Virtual biopsies’ could replace tissue biopsies
An advanced scanning analysis technique could eventually see “virtual biopsies” replace tissue biopsies, UK scientists have announced. Read more
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COVID-19 immunity could last at least eight months
Almost all COVID-19 survivors have the immune cells necessary to fight re-infection for at least eight months after the initial infection, according to a US study. Read more
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Mental health of UK women, ethnic minorities badly affected during pandemic
Ethnic minorities and women have experienced worse deterioration of mental health than white men during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Acute heart failure linked to increased COVID death risk
People with acute heart failure face almost doubled risk of dying from COVID-19, according to new research published today. Read more
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EEG test could give early traumatic brain injury prognosis
Electroencephalography can successfully be used for prognosis in patients with severe brain industry, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Cord stem cell hope for severe COVID-19
There is significant benefit from transfusing umbilical-cord derived stem cells to patients with severe COVID-19, US researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Scottish medical backing for vaccine booster delay
The government’s controversial plan to maximise the numbers getting the COVID vaccine gained support from a group of senior doctors yesterday. Read more