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Telomere length associated with COVID-19 mortality
Telomeres may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the risk of dying from the disease, particularly in women, a European conference is to hear. Read more
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Cancer researchers claim genetic "treasure trove"
British scientists have completed the most comprehensive genetic analysis of cancer tumours to date, leading to new clues about the link between mutations and environmental factors, it has been announced. Read more
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Health worker tests positive for two COVID-19 variants in three weeks
A Spanish health worker tested positive for the Omicron COVID-19 variant 20 days after having the Delta variant – the shortest gap between infections yet to be recorded, it has been revealed. Read more
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Make-up of SARS-CoV-2 outer envelope revealed
The molecular make-up of the fatty outer envelope of SARS-CoV-2 has been detailed for the first time, offering a new target for antivirals, British scientists have announced. Read more
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Large life expectancy gap for UK women
The UK fares badly against other developed countries, according to a new analysis of women’s life expectancy. Read more
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Obesity link to female cancer investigated
Women who are obese throughout their lives face a doubled risk of developing endometrial cancer, British researchers report today. Read more
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Mystery of new child hepatitis outbreak
Investigators are trying to find the cause of a new kind of hepatitis that has affected 74 children this year. Read more
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How healthy lifestyle ‘delays Alzheimer’s’
A healthy lifestyle, combining physical and cognitive exercise with a good diet, can help reduce the risk of dementia, according to joint research by teams from Switzerland and the USA. Read more
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Single HPV jab ‘sufficient’
A single dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine gives as good protection as two doses, experts have ruled. Read more
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Low heart risk from COVID jab
There is no significant rise in cases of myopericarditis after COVID-19 vaccination programmes, according to a new analysis. Read more