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Blood test identifies rare breast cancer mutations
Rare mutations in advanced breast cancer can be identified through a simple blood test, in what clinicians have described as a “huge step”, it was announced last night. Read more
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STI challenge for PrEP
Programmes providing pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection need to spend time on patients’ overall sexual health, according to a World Health Organisation study. Read more
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Exercise labels on food may improve choices
Food packaging labels should show how much exercise is needed to burn off the energy content, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Planning in advance supports end of life care
People who plan their end of life care in advance can enjoyed improved survival and care quality, according to Danish doctors. Read more
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Seeing cancer as a chronic disease
The public need to stop expecting "cures" for cancer and recognise it can often be managed as a long-term disease, British experts say today. Read more
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Worldwide measles outbreak deadly for infants
The world has been facing a "devastating" outbreak of measles, leading to thousands of deaths, according to stark new figures. Read more
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Bariatric surgery leads to heart improvements – conference
Obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery could also reverse subclinical heart dysfunction, a conference has heard. Read more
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Impressive artificial neurons created
Scientists are making progress on artificial neurons that are capable of the same electrical activity as biological neurons, it has been announced. Read more
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Vaping linked to rare lung condition
Leading lung specialists have called for health authorities to withdraw approval for vaping as the first evidence emerged of a new kind of lung damage caused by the practice. Read more
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Physically inactive adults pose growing health risk
More than a quarter of adults in England are physically inactive, failing to achieve 30 minutes of moderate exercise within a week, according to the latest national health survey published yesterday. Read more