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Saliva test could predict severe COVID cases
A saliva test could help to predict which COVID-19 patients are more likely to suffer severe cases of the virus, according to a British study. Read more
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Junk’ DNA provides information about neurological disorders
New insights into non-coding DNA could help to unlock new treatments for neurological disorders, scientists believe. Read more
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Europe in ‘permacrisis’ – WHO
The WHO European Region is in “permacrisis”, with populations affected by a multitude of health problems and more, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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Backing for wearable devices for Parkinson’s patients
Five “promising” wearable technologies that could help to improve symptoms and quality of life for Parkinson’s disease patients, according to proposed new guidance for the UK NHS published today. Read more
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24-hour blood-pressure monitoring can spot ‘reverse dippers’
Night-time blood pressure assessment should be carried out among people with suspected hypertension because of the prevalence of “reverse dipping”, a new study has shown. Read more
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Study supports ‘personal fat threshold’ for type 2 diabetes
Everyone has a “personal fat threshold” that if exceeded could allow type 2 diabetes to develop, even if the individual has a lower body weight, a conference has heard. Read more
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New MRI scan can diagnose heart failure quickly
A super-fast MRI scan has been developed that can diagnose heart failure in just eight minutes, British researchers have announced. Read more
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Breakthrough in motor neurone disease treatment
A new drug for motor neurone disease has yielded “notable” results in a phase 3 trial, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Global economic cost of obesity
More than 2 trillion US dollars could be added to the world economy if overweight and obesity prevalence remain at 2019 levels, campaigners have warned. Read more
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Autoimmune disease risk for long COVID patients
People with long COVID who suffer from fatigue and shortness of breath after a year show signs of autoimmune disease, a new Canadian study has found. Read more