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Algorithm improves risk calculations for prostate cancer
Using the results from two blood markers can improve the accuracy of risk calculations for prostate cancer, a new study has shown. Read more
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Guillain-Barre linked to cancer
A possible link has been discovered between certain cancers and the rare neurologic disorder Guillain-Barre syndrome. Read more
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Number of obese to reach a billion
A billion people globally will be living with obesity by 2030, doubling numbers, a report warns today. Read more
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Global trials provide hope for sufferers of chronic cough
A new drug can ease chronic cough with few side effects, researchers report today. Read more
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Immunocompromised patients should have third COVID-19 vaccine
Immunocompromised patients, particularly those who have had organ transplants, should receive additional COVID-19 vaccines, experts recommend today. Read more
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Ukraine hospitals plea for generators
Emergency funding is equipping Ukrainian hospitals with generators for their bomb shelters, it has been revealed amid new calls for health facilities to be protected. Read more
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Ethnic differences in cancer diagnoses outlined
There are clear differences in cancer diagnosis rates by ethnicity, according to a study published today. Read more
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Muscle strengthening exercise linked reduced death risk
Doing muscle strengthening exercises for between 30 and 60 minutes every week is linked to a 10-20% reduced risk of death from all causes, according to the findings of a major international study reported today. Read more
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Drug combination hope for hard-to-treat cancers
Combining multiple drugs could provide effective therapies for some hard-to-treat cancers, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Genetic variant behind more serious disease outcomes
Scientists have explained why a common genetic variant worsens disease outcomes for people with adult-onset neurodegenerative diseases, it has been announced. Read more