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No increased risk of menstrual changes after COVID-19 vaccine
There is no evidence of increased risk of menstrual changes after having the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new Swedish study published today. Read more
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Beta blockers may not cut second heart attack risk
The use of beta blockers to prevent a second heart attack is called into question by researchers today. Read more
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Study backs cannabis pain relief for cancer patients
A study of medicinal cannabis for cancer patients has shown promising results, researchers report today. Read more
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Mild COVID-19 ‘can harm cardiovascular health’
Mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health, new international research has shown. Read more
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HIV drug could prevent build-up of toxic proteins in brain
A repurposed HIV drug can restore the brain’s ability to clear out toxic proteins, helping to prevent the dangerous build-up seen in Huntington’s disease and other neurological diseases, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Concussion linked to damage in thalamus brain region
A new study of brain scans has shown how many people have long-term symptoms after a mild brain injury linked to thalamus damage. Read more
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‘Pruning’ brain connection problems linked to mental health disorders
Problems with the brain’s ‘pruning’ brain connections could be why adolescents are at risk from a range of mental health disorders, new international research suggests today. Read more
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Autism risk link to early ear, nose, and throat issues
Young children with common ear, nose, and throat issues may be at increased risk of autism or demonstrable autism traits, according to new research published today. Read more
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Little benefit from surgery for sciatica
Treating sciatica with surgery may not benefit patients over the long term, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Early vaping linked to smoking risk
E-cigarette use in early adolescents who also smoke tends to raise the risk of future smoking, according to a new analysis of the issue. Read more