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Dangers of male post-natal blues
Post-natal depression is a serious problem for fathers as well as mothers – and may have long-term implications for families, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Speeding up scabies elimination
Public health campaigns to eliminate scabies in poor countries could be speeded up by faster diagnosis, British experts have reported. Read more
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Hope for new lung cancer therapy
UK researchers are investigating the use of drugs commonly used for breast cancer to treat drug-resistant lung cancer. Read more
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Violent sleep disorder examined
A new study has identified some of the risk factors for rapid eye movement sleep behaviour disorder, linking it to serious psychological distress. Read more
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Technology may turn corner on healthy living – CMO
Wearable technology and novel biosensors will make diagnostics a part of daily lives for patients, the Chief Medical Officer says today. Read more
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Obesity increases X-ray risks
Extremely obese patients face a significantly increased risk of developing cancer from undergoing X-rays, researchers warn today. Read more
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Alert on acute flaccid paralysis
An alert has been issued about an increase in cases of acute flaccid paralysis, linked to enterovirus infection. Read more
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Warning on cardiovascular winter deaths
Excess winter deaths from cardiovascular diseases have been increasing exponentially in the last few years, researchers report today. Read more
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Exercise may be best medicine for hypertension
Exercise interventions may be as effective as most medication for hypertension, researchers say today. Read more
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Doubts over resilience interventions
Managers often hope that resilience training will improve staff morale in stressed environments – but researchers today question its effectiveness. Read more