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New hope for common cold treatment
British researchers say they may be close to an effective treatment for the common cold. Read more
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Song contest gives public health boost
The Eurovision Song Contest plays a huge part in improving national well-being, a public health specialist claims today. Read more
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PARP mutation latest personalisation possibility
British researchers have found a mutation that prevents PARP inhibitors from working, it has been announced. Read more
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Vertebroplasty challenged in RCT
Percutaneous vertebroplasty to repair spinal fractures does not lead to greater pain relief than a sham procedure, according to the findings of a new randomised trial. Read more
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Fish oil part of osteoarthritis self-management
Improved diet and weight loss are crucial to self-management of osteoarthritis, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Genetic study provides insight into families with migraines
Migraines run in families because of an accumulation of independent genetic risk variants, the largest genetic family study on migraine has revealed. Read more
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Diet affects the time women take to conceive
Women who consume less fruit and more fast food will find it more difficult to conceive their first child within a year, a new study has shown. Read more
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Regular saunas reduce risk of stroke
People who take saunas between four and seven times a week have a lower risk of stroke than those who use them just once a week, the first large-scale international study of its kind has shown. Read more
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Every gene of deadliest malaria parasite identified
US scientists have analysed every gene in the most deadly malaria parasite for the first time to help identify and prioritise new drug targets, it was revealed last night (3 May 2018). Read more
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Unconventional immune cell can fight viral infections
An ‘unconventional’ immune cell that can fight viral infections, has been discovered by UK researchers. Read more