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Nausea confusion leads to pregnant filling ambulances
Confusion about how to manage nausea in pregnancy leads to many pregnant women being sent to hospital in emergency ambulances, according to a study published today. Read more
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Panel could lead to global oversight of gene editing
An international inquiry has been launched into human gene editing following the controversy over the activities of a Chinese doctor. Read more
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Simple care changes that could save millions of neonates
Simple improvements to health care and advice to parents could save the lives of millions of babies globally, according to leading health organisations. Read more
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Genetic discoveries offer new asthma hope
British researchers have found new genetic variants associated with severe asthma, leading to hope of new treatments to control mucus, it has been announced. Read more
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Hazards of a Swedish Christmas Eve
The day most likely to trigger an acute myocardial infarction is Christmas Eve – at least in Sweden – according to a new analysis. Read more
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Pregnancy pain relief guidance published
Women who need pain relief during pregnancy and while breast-feeding should rely on paracetamol so far as possible, new guidance says today. Read more
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Depression problem for sexual minority youth
Young people who are not heterosexual show a significantly increased rate of depressive symptoms from the age of ten, researchers warn today. Read more
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Women delay seeking heart attack help
Women with suspected heart attack symptoms to get medical help with no delay. Read more
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Cervical cancer risk increase discovered
Women who test positive for certain high-risk human papillomavirus types but do not show any signs of cellular abnormality have an increased risk of developing cervical cancer, according to a new European study. Read more
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Older, male doctors more likely to play golf
Male doctors in their 60s are most likely to play golf – and surgeons make the best golfers, according to an analysis published today. Read more