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Mental health risks following COVID-19 infection
Tackling mental health disorders among people who had recovered from COVID-19 should be a priority, a US study published today has said. Read more
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Road accident data predicts brain injury risk
Speed, direction, and level of head protection can predict who is most at risk of brain injury following road traffic collisions, according to a new UK study. Read more
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Lower than expected numbers intolerant of statins
The rate of statin intolerance is widely overestimated, researchers claim today. Read more
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Depression in the global spotlight
The world must step up and take action against depression, experts say today. Read more
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Zebrafish discovery could help multiple sclerosis therapies
A new feature of multiple sclerosis biology has been discovered, which could help to stop the condition progressing. Read more
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Oestrogen levels could protect older women from severe COVID-19
High levels of oestrogen could help to protect older women from severe COVID-19 and death, suggests a Swedish study published today. Read more
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Previous COVID-19 infection improves antibody performance
People who have had COVID-19 infection could have longer-term protection against the virus compared to those who have been vaccinated and not had the disease, an Israeli study has found. Read more
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Dementia risk heightened among ethnic minorities and deprived
People from ethnic minority groups and socioeconomically deprived areas face a significantly increased risk of developing dementia, according to the first study to focus on a diverse population. Read more
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Loneliness is widespread, finds study
Problematic levels of loneliness are widespread in scores of countries, a new study shows today. Read more
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Viagra-type drug hope for treating vascular dementia
Viagra-type drugs could have potential for treating some patients with vascular dementia, a UK/US study has found. Read more