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Typhoid gains extra DNA
An antibiotic resistant form of typhoid devastating Pakistan has acquired an extra piece of DNA, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Clear alcohol link to dementia
Long-term heavy alcohol intake is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementia, French researchers report today. Read more
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Calcium link to Parkinson’s
Calcium channel blockers could be investigated as a therapy for Parkinson’s disease following new discoveries at Cambridge University, researchers have stated. Read more
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Blood tests may point to autistic spectrum disorders
British and Italian researchers today unveiled the first pathological tests devised to aid the diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorders. Read more
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World leaders promise solutions to non-communicable disease growth
World leaders have promised “bold and innovative” solutions to tackle the growing rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Read more
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Warning on surgical amyloid transmission
A protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease could be transmitted through neurosurgery, it has been reported. Read more
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Caution urged over breast cancer recurrence predictors
Four commercially developed genetic tests seek to predict risk of breast cancer recurrence – but vary significantly in their accuracy, British researchers warned last night. Read more
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Warning on health of single fathers
Single fathers who bring up children suffer significantly poorer health than other parents, researchers warn today. Read more
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Asthma preventers may protect fertility
Women with asthma may suffer loss of fertility from using short-acting relievers – but not from use of preventers, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Fears over ‘ultraprocessed’ foods
There is a significant link between eating “ultra-processed” food and the risk of cancer, according to a major study reported today. Read more