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Alarm as drug resistant malaria emerges
Parasites have emerged that are resistant to malaria drugs, posing a threat to thousands around the world, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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New drug could ‘slow neurodegenerative disease’
A novel drug has been shown to slow the progression of neurodegenerative disease in mice, giving hope for those investigating treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. Read more
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New WHO guidance for mothers of preterm babies
Mothers who give birth to small or preterm babies should have skin-to-skin contact with their child immediately, according to new guidelines from the World Health Organization. Read more
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Post-surgical radiotherapy may not improve long-term breast cancer survival
Radiotherapy after breast conserving surgery reduces the risk of the disease returning to the same breast over the following ten years but does not improve overall survival rates long term, a conference will hear today. Read more
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UK and Slovakia record high maternal deaths
Mothers in Slovakia and the UK are up to four times more likely to die during pregnancy or soon after than mothers in Norway and Denmark, according to an analysis of eight European countries published today. Read more
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Women’s activity levels drop when having small children
Fewer than half of mothers with younger children manage to meet the recommended levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, according to a new study. Read more
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Increased seizure risk following COVID-19 infection
People who have had COVID-19 are more likely to develop seizures or epilepsy within the next six months than those who had influenza, a new UK study has shown. Read more
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Breast cancer conference draws researchers
Diabetes, physical fitness and early diagnosis have been among the early topics at a major European conference on breast cancer. Read more
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European cancer epidemic warning
Cancer research must become a greater priority in order to avoid a European ‘epidemic’, experts warn today. Read more
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Hearing loss risk from headphones and venues
Unsafe listening practices are widespread and may be contributing to hearing loss around the world, experts warn today. Read more