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COVID-19 risk in pregnancy analysed
Pregnant women with COVID-19 infection were less likely than other seriously ill patients to present with fever, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Free soup and shakes in drive to cut diabetes rates
A national drive to reduce type 2 diabetes rates was being launched in England today with a programme of free “soups and shakes.” Read more
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Cholesterol drug combinations best to reduce cardiovascular risk
People who have the highest risk of cardiovascular problems could benefit being prescribed lipid-lowering therapies, a major conference – held on-line – has heard. Read more
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New mosquito immune cells discovered as atlas launched
New types of mosquito immune cells, including a rare cell type that could be involved in limiting malaria infection, have been discovered by scientists creating the first cell atlas to map the insects’ immune cells. Read more
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Nanoscale bone inflexibility link to hip fracture risk
Flexibility and density in the bone nanostructure need to be assessed together to estimate how likely someone is to suffer fractures, according to new research. Read more
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Step up battle against child obesity – report
Poor families should be paid a £3 a day grant tied to the purchase of healthy food, a report today says, warning that failing to tackle childhood obesity will cost the NHS £66 billion over the coming decades. Read more
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Lifestyle linked to MS risk
People with unhealthy lifestyles may face an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis, according to research published today. Read more
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COVID-19 social distancing advice may be mistaken
The one or two metre physical distancing measures used as guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic are based on inaccurate science, it was claimed today. Read more
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No safe level of caffeine’ for pregnant women
Women who are pregnant or who are trying to conceive should avoid caffeine because there is “no safe level of consumption”, according to an observational study published today. Read more
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Blood pressure medication improves COVID-19 outcomes
Anti-hypertensive medication could reduce the severity of COVID-19 and improve survival rates, new UK research claims today. Read more