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Backing for targeted radiotherapy for advanced prostate cancer
Targeted radiotherapy for patients with advanced prostate cancer achieves significant improvements in survival rates, a conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Global challenges for women with ovarian cancer
Most women with ovarian cancer had never heard of the disease before they were diagnosed, a global study has revealed. Read more
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Women face more chemotherapy side-effects
Women being treated for oesophageal and stomach cancer may experience certain chemotherapy side-effects more often than men, according to analysis published last night. Read more
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Australia reports on PrEP success
Rapid and high coverage roll-out of PrEP programme can have a dramatic impact on the spread of HIV, Australian researchers report today. Read more
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DNA errors studied in dementia
Researchers have shown how DNA errors contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Future global health predicted
Several countries could experience lower life expectancy in 2040 than today, according to a new global analysis published today. Read more
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Paediatricians warn on child health trends
Child health in England is falling behind other developed countries, paediatricians warn today. Read more
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C-sections almost double worldwide in 15 years
The number of babies born through caesarean section almost doubled to 21% between 2000 and 2015, but in some countries, the rate is more than 40%, startling new figures show. Read more
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Sons’ puberty age linked to mothers’ first period
The age at which young women have their first period is linked to their sons’ age at puberty – suggesting a genetic connection, researchers report today. Read more
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Oral cancer link to pollution
An increased risk of oral cancer has been found among people exposed to high concentrations of fine particulate matter. Read more