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Breast cancer risk calculator unveiled
A new method of calculating breast cancer risk is to be available for wide use by primary care practitioners and genetic counsellors, it has been announced. Read more
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Combination therapy converts cancer cells into fat cells
Scientists have found a drug combination that can turn breast cancer cells into fat cells, it has been announced. Read more
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How lack of sleep ‘increases cardiovascular risk’
People who sleep less than six hours a night could increase their chances of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study has found. Read more
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New method to detect breast cancer risk unveiled
A “game-changing” method of calculating a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is announced today by Cancer Research UK. Read more
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Faster test to diagnose Huntington’s disease
A method to speed up the genetic diagnosis of Huntington’s disease has been reported by Swiss researchers. Read more
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AI tool developed to identify aggressive ovarian cancer
A new artificial intelligence tool has been devised to scan the shapes of tumour cells and improve diagnosis of aggressive ovarian cancer, it has been announced. Read more
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High fibre diet linked to reduced NCD risk – official
People who eat high levels of dietary fibre and whole grains reduce their risk of developing non-communicable diseases compared with those who consume less, according to a global analysis of studies over 40 years published today. Read more
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Robots aid uterine transplant pregnancy
A woman is pregnant after being the first to receive a new uterus with the aid of robotic technology, it has been announced. Read more
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HRT tablets highest VTE risk
Women who take hormone replacement therapy in tablet form may face an increased risk of venous thromboembolism, according to a large UK study published today. Read more
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How social media affects perceived health
Over-use of social media can lead to people believing their health has deteriorated – compared with others, according to a new analysis. Read more