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Cancer’s genetic vulnerabilities revealed
British scientists have found thousands of genes linked to the survival of cancer in the largest research project of its kind, it was announced last night. Read more
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Immunotherapy questioned for the elderly
Immunotherapy is less effective for elderly patients with non-small-cell lung cancer than with younger patients, a conference will hear today. Read more
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New guidance on medicinal cannabis
New guidance for doctors will help them distinguish between different kinds of medicinal cannabis and decide which patients will benefit, it has been announced. Read more
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Alarm at diabetes patients ignorance of risks
Many patients diagnosed with diabetes do not realise there is a strong link to coronary heart disease, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Health care access key to life expectancy – WHO
Access to health care globally is a key factor in gaps in life expectancy, the World Health Organisation reported last night. Read more
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Alcohol genes point to stroke risk
Light and moderate drinking offers no protection against the risk of having a stroke, according to a pioneering genetic study published today. Read more
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Is ageism a factor in health?
Ageism may be contributing to declining health in people of late middle age, it was claimed today. Read more
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Fall in UK cardiovascular deaths
Cardiovascular deaths in the UK have halved in the last 25 years, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Alarm as amputation rates increase
The number of diabetes-related major lower limb amputations is increasing in England, according to new figures. Read more
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SHBG hormone levels linked to reduced asthma risk
Increased circulating levels of sex hormone regulator SHBG could be linked to a reduced risk of asthma, particularly in women, a new study has shown. Read more