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Baby ban on eggs and peanuts until six months
Babies should not be fed hen’s eggs or peanuts between four and six months of age, a UK government body review has concluded. Read more
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Five new genetic diseases identified
Five new genetic diseases have been identified, paving the way for potential new treatments, it was announced last night. Read more
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Pregnancy paracetamol linked to female fertility problem
Taking paracetamol during pregnancy could reduce the fertility of female offspring, Danish researchers have reported. Read more
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Cholesterol crystals linked to MS deterioration
Cholesterol crystals could be the reason why the central nervous system of multiple sclerosis patients cannot regenerate, a German study has reported. Read more
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Resolutions may trigger risk-reducing behaviour change – study
Sticking to New Year resolutions to lead a healthier lifestyle helps individuals reduce the risk of developing cancer, according to Welsh researchers. Read more
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Diabetes autoimmune mechanism uncovered
A mechanism has been identified that amplifies the autoimmune reaction in an early stage of pancreatic islet autoimmunity before it progresses to type 1 diabetes. Read more
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Key protein discovery could help with Alzheimer’s treatment
Blocking a key protein may help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease to take hold and spread, according to a study that used the latest grain imaging technology. Read more
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Virus helps to tackle brain tumours
British scientists have successfully identified a virus that trigger a form of immunotherapy for brain cancer, it was announced last night. Read more
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How surgery is limited in Africa
A new analysis sets out the extent to which the quality and extent of surgery in Africa lags behind the rest of the world. Read more
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How alcohol damages DNA
Researchers have discovered some of the exact ways that alcohol causes genetic damage that may trigger the development of cancer. Read more