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E-cigarettes questioned on No Tobacco Day
E-cigarette flavourings and misleading adverts should be banned to protect the health of young people, a group of leading international doctors says today. Read more
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Women miss out on heart trials
Heart failure trial enrolment rules are discriminating against women patients, a European conference has heard. Read more
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AI may aid melanoma diagnosis
An artificial intelligence system has beaten dermatologists for the first time at identifying malignant melanomas, it was announced last night. Read more
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Gene increases alcohol cardiomyopathy risk
A gene variant linked to heart failure may amplify the risks from alcohol drinking, British researchers have reported. Read more
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New board to oversee world health crisis planning
A new global board will oversee preparations for international health crises, it has been announced. Read more
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How weight aids seriously ill patients
Carrying extra weight improves patients’ prospects during treatment for a range of life-threatening conditions in hospital, according to a series of studies published yesterday. Read more
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Immune insight into Parkinson’s
Scientists have discovered a possible new link between bacterial infections such as tuberculosis and Parkinson’s disease. Read more
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Stroke trial tests dementia prevention
Early results are being unveiled today from a clinical trial examining whether low-cost well-tested drugs can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia following a stroke. Read more
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Link between IBD and Parkinson’s
People with inflammatory bowel disease face an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, Danish researchers report today. Read more
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Genetic variants that could predict glaucoma risk
More than 100 genetic variants have been identified that could help to predict the risk of developing glaucoma, a joint UK-US study has revealed. Read more