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Adrenal tumour ‘underestimated’ as risk factor
Researchers have shown how a cardiometabolic condition present in benign adrenal tumours can lead to type 2 diabetes. Read more
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Magic mushroom drug found safe for therapy
Treatment of mental trauma or long-lasting depression with psilocybin may be one step closer after a new study found no detrimental effects. Read more
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46 mutations in new African variant
A new COVID variant, with dozens of mutations, has caused a cluster of cases in southern France after being imported from central Africa, scientists have reported. Read more
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Cancer deaths increased pre-pandemic
Global cases of cancer increased significantly in the last decade, according to a major analysis published last night. Read more
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Simpler drug to suppress child HIV
A simple, low-cost treatment for children with HIV may provide improved care, British researchers have reported. Read more
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Chinese COVID-19 vaccine is effective against severe disease
One dose of the Ad5-nCoV COVID-19 vaccine is 57.5% effective against symptomatic infection and 91.7% effective against severe disease after 28 days of vaccination, researchers report today. Read more
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Dark genome discovery could help schizophrenia patients
New proteins discovered in recently evolved regions of the dark genome could be targeted for the diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, new research published today suggests. Read more
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Heart disease risk factors change heart structure
Specific risk factors for heart disease are linked to common changes in the structure and appearance of the heart, a new UK study has found. Read more
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Ultraviolet light to halt virus spread?
An invisible protective “wall” could prevent the spread of airborne pathogens indoors, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Frailty strongly linked to dementia
Frailty in older adults appears to raise the risk of dementia independently of genetic risk, researchers have found. Read more