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Elite football players ‘more likely to develop dementia’
Elite male footballers are more likely to develop dementia than the general population, according to a Swedish study published today. Read more
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Common cold boosts COVID-19 immunity in children
One of the coronaviruses that cause the common cold helps to boost children’s immunity against COVID-19, according to a new Swedish study. Read more
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Malfunctioning immune cell linked to long COVID
The malfunctioning behaviour of an immune cell could be linked to specific symptoms of long COVID, opening the way to treatments, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Common cough medicines withdrawn
The opioid pholcodine, a common component of cough and cold medicines, is to be removed from the British market, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Boost for Mediterranean diet in women’s heart risk analysis
Sticking to the Mediterranean diet may cut the risk of cardiovascular disease and death for women, according to a major new analysis published today. Read more
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Caffeine metabolism speed may impact diabetes
The impact of a high blood caffeine level has been explored by researchers looking at body mass and diabetes. Read more
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New drive to improve safe baby sleeping
Health visitors should be responsible for discussing safe sleeping practices with vulnerable families with young babies, according to a new report. Read more
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Urine test predicts bladder cancer years before diagnosis
Bladder cancer can be detected up to 12 years before symptoms appear, thanks to a test that looks for genetic mutations in urine, a conference has heard. Read more
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Vasectomy complications advice ‘outdated’
Advice given to men about potential complications following a vasectomy is outdated, British researchers say. Read more
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Revolutionary map of neurons published
The first map to show every neuron, wired together in the brain of the fruit fly larva was published last night. Read more