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Up to 17% UK babies born with drink-related health problems
As many as 17% of babies born in the UK could have health problems that are caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, researchers claim today. Read more
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Europeans vulnerable to extreme heat – report
Elderly people in Europe and the East Mediterranean are especially vulnerable to extremes of heat brought on by climate change, a report has warned. Read more
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Pace of new HIV diagnoses slows as UK claims successes
The number of new diagnoses of HIV in the European region continues to grow but the pace is slowing down, according to new figures published by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Read more
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AI devices need regulation – scientists
The UK needs new procedures to regulate artificial intelligence and other digital health devices, senior researchers warn today. Read more
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Chance discovery could revolutionise platelet donations
Scientists have successfully grown platelets from stem cells derived from adipose tissue, it has been announced. Read more
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Endurance best to combat ageing
Endurance sports may be more beneficial for healthy ageing than resistance training, researchers report today. Read more
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Colorectal cancer treatment delayed for up to a year
Some patients with colorectal cancer do not begin treatment until a year after they first notice symptoms, researchers warn today. Read more
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Ebola trial launched
The first randomised controlled trial of a multi-drug treatment for Ebola has begun in Africa, it has been announced. Read more
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Women heart patients suffer from worse care – study
Thousands of women have died in England and Wales because the care they receive in cardiovascular crisis is not as good as provided to men, researchers claim today. Read more
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Diabetes type 2 affecting thousands of young adults
Nearly 7,000 children and young adults now have type 2 diabetes in England and Wales, according to an analysis published today. Read more