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World population increasingly inactive – WHO
More than a quarter of the world’s adult problem is not active enough, significantly increasing risk of a range of diseases, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Prostate cancer sub-group may benefit from immunotherapy
Scientists have identified a one sub-group of aggressive prostate cancer patients that may benefit particularly well from immunotherapy. Read more
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Malaria parasite secret revealed
British scientists are studying a newly-found regulator protein that acts as the “master switch” in the malaria parasite, it was announced last night. Read more
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Backing for innovative asthma treatment
The NHS is to be allowed to use the new treatment of bronchial thermoplasty for people with severe asthma, it was announced today. Read more
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Brain implant to halt seizures
An electronic device that delivers drugs within the brain may be able to stop or even prevent seizures in people with epilepsy, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Viking chromosome linked to heart risk
A Y chromosome variant, which may have been spread by the Vikings, puts men at increased risk from coronary heart disease, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Warning as self-harm rife among teens
Very large numbers of young teenage girls are self-harming – and doubts about sexuality increase the risk, according to the findings of an analysis published today. Read more
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How holidays help the heart
Diet and lifestyle dominated the European Society of Cardiology’s annual congress yesterday. Read more
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Call for cardiologists to be active post-op and other findings at major Euro-conference
Three complications are responsible for 75% of post-operative deaths following non-cardiac surgery, according to a major international study. Read more
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Alcohol never safe, experts claim
There is “no safe” level of alcohol to drink, experts claim today in a study of the global impact of the chemical. Read more