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Cancer prevention genes reported
British scientists have reported 27 new genes that they believe are involved in preventing the development of cancer. Read more
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Anti-ageing gene therapy passes lab test
Scientists in Barcelona have unveiled proposals for a gene therapy to protect against age-related cognitive and memory defects. Read more
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HepC patients unaware of treatment possibilities – conference
Britain is lagging behind other countries in the identification of patients with hepatitis C infection, a global conference will hear today. Read more
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Aptamers as allergy treatment
RNA aptamers are showing promise as a treatment for contact allergy, German researchers have reported. Read more
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TB progress stalling – WHO
Progress against TB in most countries is “stalling” and is not fast enough, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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Warning of climate impact on health
Climate change is already having a serious effect on health, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Digital nurse to tackle fake cancer news
A “digital nurse” is to be deployed to help cancer patients sift fake news on-line, it was announced today. Read more
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New drive for zero measles deaths as UK pumps cash into vaccines
The number of people dying from measles worldwide last year was less than 100,000 for the first time, it was announced last night. Read more
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Underweight link to early menopause
Women who are or have been underweight face an increased raised risk of experiencing an early menopause, researchers report today. Read more
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Early diagnosis link to cancer surgery
Early diagnosis hugely increases the likelihood that cancer patients can have tumour removal surgery, according to an analysis published today. Read more