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Surge in melanoma skin cancer death rates
Melanoma skin cancer death rates in the UK have increased 150% since the 1970s, with men being affected more, according to new analysis by Cancer Research UK. Read more
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Virus caused maternal deaths
At least eight women died during or shortly after pregnancy from COVID-19 infection, mostly women from ethnic minorities, according to a new analysis by two royal colleges. Read more
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Heart disease prevention to start in the womb?
Unborn babies at risk of low oxygen levels because of pregnancy complications could benefit from a specialist antioxidant to help prevent future heart disease, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Preterm births linked to early death risk for mothers
Women who give birth preterm have an increased risk of dying prematurely, according to a new US study published today (20 August 2020). Read more
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New treatment hope for asthma
A class of drugs has been identified that could lead to new treatments for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), it was revealed last night (19 August 2020). Read more
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Clear contraceptive risk from antibiotics
Researchers have found evidence to support anecdotal reports of antibiotics reducing the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, it was announced today. Read more
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Evidence for honey improving cough
Honey is more effective than the usual treatments for upper respiratory tract infections, according to a new analysis supporting the use of one of the world’s most ancient remedies for coughs and colds. Read more
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Smell and taste loss in COVID-19 explained
Scientists have announced new insights into how COVID-19 infection can cause loss of taste and smell. Read more
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Face coverings significantly reduce spread of COVID-19
Wearing a face covering significantly lowers the risk of spreading COVID-19 to others when speaking and coughing, according to new research. Read more
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Antibiotic risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Taking antibiotics, especially those with greater spectrum of microbial coverage, could increase the risk of new-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, a new study claims today (18 August 2020). Read more