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Daily ozone pollution increases risk of death
Daily exposure to ozone pollution in cities across the world is associated with an increased risk of death, the largest study of its kind claims today. Read more
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Skin cancer diagnosis apps are poorly regulated and unreliable
Smartphone apps used to diagnose skin cancer are poorly regulated and are often unreliable, British experts warn today. Read more
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Testosterone levels affect risk of metabolic disease and cancers
High testosterone levels may affect the risk of some metabolic diseases and cancers, according to the largest study to date on the genetic regulation of sex hormone levels. Read more
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New cancer vaccine could boost immunotherapy
Highly mutated cancer cells could be used to create a vaccine to boost the effectiveness of immunotherapy, according to a major new report. Read more
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Global study pinpoints cancer’s genetic changes
A major international genetic study has identified many of the early mutations that lead to cancer years later, it was announced last night. Read more
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Female genital mutilation "costly" – WHO
Some countries are risking up to a third of their health budgets by failing to tackle female genital mutilation, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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New gene links to Alzheimer’s
Certain genetic variants may reduce an individual’s likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease, British researchers report today. Read more
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Immune-targeting drug hope for MS
Irish researchers have raised new hopes for a new class of drugs that are being tested for treatment of multiple sclerosis. Read more
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Global survey reveals ‘unacceptable cancer awareness divide’
A global survey into people’s experiences, views, and behaviours around cancer has revealed an "unacceptable" divide when it comes to awareness of the disease. Read more
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Bespoke vaccines could reduce serious bacterial disease
Rates of disease caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae could be substantially reduced if changes are made to vaccination programmes, according to a study published today. Read more