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New guidance on cystic fibrosis exercise tests
New European guidance sets out how patients with cystic fibrosis should undergo exercise assessments. Read more
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Low levels of vitamin K linked to poor lung function
Low levels of vitamin K in the blood are linked to poor lung function, a new Danish study published today reveals. Read more
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New variant could become dominant
A new COVID variant could become dominant globally – although its public health risk is low, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Genes linked to Raynaud syndrome
New research has uncovered some potential genes that may contribute to Raynaud syndrome, British scientists have announced. Read more
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How 4,000 steps a day boosts health
Taking just 4,000 steps a day may lower an individual’s risk of death and cardiovascular disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Appetite control region of the brain different in overweight people
A key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite is different in people who are overweight from individuals of a healthy weight, scientists report today. Read more
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Air pollution link to dementia severity
Reducing air pollution through public health programmes, such as ultra-low emission zones, could help to improve the health of people with dementia, a new study says today. Read more
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Poor mental health not a direct link of cancer
Poor mental health is not a direct cause of cancer – although it may trigger carcinogenic behaviour, according to a major study published today. Read more
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UK skin more sun damaged than Singaporean
People in the UK have more DNA-damaged facial skin from the sun than those living in Singapore, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Emergency anaphylaxis guidance as hospital admissions rise
Guidance on how to recognise and respond to the signs of anaphylaxis has been repeated following a significant increase in hospital admissions. Read more