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Pandemic safe sexual activity had lasting impact
The reduction in “risky” sexual activity during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic continued for a year after Britain’s first lockdown, according to a major new study published today. Read more
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Hypertension link to specific brain regions’ cognitive decline
Specific regions of the brain that are damaged by high blood pressure have been identified for the first time. Read more
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Delayed embryo development linked to miscarriage
Pregnancies that end in miscarriage have embryos that take longer to develop in the womb than those that result in live births, Dutch researchers report today. Read more
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NHS to get national leukodystrophy service
The NHS in England is to have a national service for leukodystrophies following the development of new treatments, it was announced today. Read more
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Gene therapy boosts ‘cold shock protein’ in the brain
Gene therapy has been used successfully to increase levels of the “cold shock protein” in the brains of mice, protecting them against prion disease, researchers have announced. Read more
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Immune system clue to reducing reliance on antibiotics
Antibiotic use could be lessened after scientists discovered have macrophage activity is essential for tackling infections such as TB. Read more
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Hormonal contraceptive-cancer link investigated
A new study has provided an updated estimate of the cancer risks linked to hormonal contraception. Read more
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No evidence for ‘obesity paradox’ in heart failure
A so-called ‘obesity paradox’ in heart failure patients is a misinterpretation of data, an expert says today. Read more
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Road crashes increase pregnant women’s risk of birth complications
Pregnant women involved in road traffic collisions have an increased risk of serious birth complications, even if they suffer only minor injuries, researchers report today. Read more
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Severe COVID-19 link to obese patients’ underactive immune response
People with obesity may have increased risk from severe COVID-19 because they have a poorer inflammatory immune response – not because of excessive inflammation in their blood, according to a “surprising” study. Read more