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Rare diseases diagnosis doubles with personalised genome sequencing
Personalising whole genome sequencing could double the diagnostic rates of rare diseases, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Medical pleas for environmental action
Medical organisations are pressing the government to set new targets for reducing air pollution – after it missed a deadline last month. Read more
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Flu season under way already – and infants at risk
The flu season is under way early in the UK – with infants at high risk, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. Read more
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Lupus gene may protect against severe COVID-19
A gene associated with lupus could help to protect against severe Covid-19, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Gene therapy hope for neurological disease
A new gene therapy could be a promising additional treatment for a range of neurological and psychological disorders, British scientists reported last night. Read more
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Immune cells reprogrammed to destroy cancer
British scientists are working on a novel technique to reduce the support given by the immune system to growing cancer cells. Read more
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Good results for new ovarian cancer surveillance approach
The use of a new algorithm for ovarian cancer surveillance in women at raised genetic risk can help delay preventive surgery, researchers report today. Read more
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Any increase in physical activity reduces early mortality risk
Increasing the amount of physical activity an inactive individual does – even at low levels – helps to reduce their risk of early mortality, a new Spanish study shows today. Read more
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UK enjoyed post lockdown wellbeing surge
The UK enjoyed a huge leap in happiness last year when pandemic restrictions were finally eased, according to a new official analysis. Read more
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Warning of stroke increase among young adults
The UK may be experiencing a sharp increase in cases of stroke among young adults, linked to obesity and related problems, according to a major new study. Read more