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Genetic mutation link to dangerous fungal spores risk
A genetic mutation in humans has been discovered that is linked to a 17-fold increase in the number of dangerous fungal spores in the lungs. Read more
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Improvement found to lupus testing
Researchers have identified two new variants of lupus, from tests on patients in Africa. Read more
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Possible dementia link to air pollution
There is a strong link between air pollution and the risk of developing dementia, researchers claim today. Read more
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Zika plan for glioblastoma
Scientists are harnessing the Zika virus vaccine as a method of targeting and killing human glioblastoma brain cancer stem cells, it was revealed last night. Read more
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World has momentum on TB – WHO
There is “new momentum” globally to tackle the resurgence of drug-resistant TB, the World Health Organisation has reported. Read more
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Child under 15 dies every 5 seconds
A child under 15 years dies every five seconds around the world, a UN interagency group report reveals today (18 September 2018). Read more
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Blood pressure study reveals 500 new gene regions
The largest global genetic study of its kind has found more than 500 new gene regions that influence hypertension, it was announced last night. Read more
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Polluting soot particles can reach the placenta
Soot particles from air pollution can reach the placenta, a European conference has heard. Read more
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Paracetamol use in infancy linked to asthma risk
Children who take paracetamol before the age of two years may face an increased risk of developing asthma by the age of 18, especially if they have specific variants in one particular gene, a European conference will hear today. Read more
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Media blamed for diverting cash to ineffective drugs
A multi-million pound cancer drugs fund was over-hyped in the media, leading to NHS cash being diverted from effective care, experts say today. Read more