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Dementia prevention guidance released
New global guidelines set out how the public can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Read more
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AI could reduce cardiac imaging – conference
Using artificial intelligence on patients with stable chest pain could save hospitals time and money because it can prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests, a UK study has found. Read more
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Stem cell discovery could change vascular disease treatment
UK researchers have discovered a non-intrusive way to generate large quantities of stem cells using only a small amount of blood, it has been announced. Read more
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Quarter of meditators have ‘unpleasant experiences’
A psychiatrist has called for more research into meditation after more than a quarter of people who regularly practise have ‘particularly unpleasant’ psychological experiences related to the practice. Read more
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Largest UK survey reveals harm of people’s drinking
One person in five in England has been affected by someone else’s drinking in a 12-month period, the largest UK survey of its kind reveals today. Read more
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Survey reveals ignorance about dying
Public ignorance about dying increases fears about the pain and indignity associated with the event, senior medical academics say today. Read more
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Welcome for MS drug u-turn
The first drug to slow the development of primary progressive multiple sclerosis is set to be supported for use in the NHS, it was announced today. Read more
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Apgar risk reconsideration call
Normal Apgar scores, used to assess the health of new-born babies, may conceal increased risk of serious illness, researchers warn today. Read more
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TB elimination needs political input
Political "indifference" is hindering the success of tuberculosis elimination targets, an expert warned last night. Read more
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Retinoblastoma gene points to prostate problems
A gene linked to eye cancer may also indicate a man’s risk of developing aggressive forms of prostate cancer, British researchers reported last night. Read more