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Algae hope for diagnostic nanobots
Remote controlled nanobots could be engineered from algae to make them biodegradeable and useful for medicine, researchers reported last night. Read more
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How physical activity in elderly helps heart health
Older people should undertake even moderate amounts of physical activity to benefit their heart health, new research has suggested. Read more
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Moderate coffee drinking more beneficial than harmful
Drinking three to four cups of coffee a day is more likely to be a benefit to health than harmful to it, according to the latest study of the beverage published today. Read more
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Simple test to predict post-surgery diabetes outcome
A simple test can predict which patients with type 2 diabetes will benefit from weight loss surgery, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Common drug shows TB prevention potential
The drug lansoprazole may have a role in preventing tuberculosis, researchers have reported. Read more
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New drive to report drug adverse events
A new drive has been launched to encourage patients to report side-effects from drugs and medical devices. Read more
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Doubts over shoulder decompression treatment
An increasingly popular form of shoulder surgery has minimal benefits, according to the findings of a British randomised trial published today. Read more
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Euro-Asian conference studies cultural barriers to cancer care
Efforts to improve breast cancer detection among women from Asian societies need education programmes tailored to local culture, a major conference heard yesterday. Read more
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Doubts over glycaemic lowering treatments
Treatments aimed at minimising glycaemic levels in patients with type 2 diabetes may increase mortality risk, according to a major UK study. Read more
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Speedy induction for older mothers?
Rapid induction of labour for pregnant women aged 35 years or over may reduce the risk of perinatal death, British researchers say today. Read more