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NICE recommends first treatment for acute migraine
The NHS is to get its first low-cost drug for acute migraine in adults, heralding a “step-change in treatment”, it was announced today. Read more
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Reflux disease not associated with increased cancer risk
Most people who have reflux disease do not have an increased risk of cancer, a new Swedish study has shown. Read more
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Most effective stop-smoking aids measured
A new study has looked into the benefits and harms of various smoking cessation approaches. Read more
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Drop in mpox cases examined
Changes in behaviour were probably the key reason for the stemming of the mpox outbreak in England last year, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Turmeric compound has potential for indigestion treatment
A natural compound found in turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for treating indigestion symptoms, a Thai study published today has claimed. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle can help to prevent depression
A healthy lifestyle that involves moderate alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, healthy sleep and frequent social connection can help to reduce the risk of depression, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Babies with mature gut bacteria ‘protected from asthma’
Babies and young children are less likely to develop allergy-related asthma if their guts have mature communities of bacteria, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Dementia link to poor metabolic health
Poor metabolic health might be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia, a new study has shown. Read more
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Air pollution exposure affects size of babies
Women who are exposed to high levels of air pollution are more likely to give birth to smaller babies, delegates to a respiratory health conference will hear this weekend. Read more
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E number intake link to cardiovascular disease risk
People who consume large amounts of some emulsifiers – E numbers – could be at greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more