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Call for registration of breast implant patients
A new drive has been launched to improve the take up of a nationwide registry of breast implant patients. Read more
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UK commits to net zero amid warnings about global health response
The UK’s four nations today jointly committed their health services to achieve “net zero” carbon emissions by 2045. Read more
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Bedtime associated with heart health
Going to sleep between 10pm and 11pm is associated with a reduced risk of developing heart disease compared with earlier or later bedtimes, researchers report today. Read more
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How genome sequencing can change child cancer care
Whole genome sequencing can feasibly be performed for children with cancer – and can frequently change diagnosis or treatment, a major UK conference will hear today. Read more
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Europe at "epicentre" of pandemic resurgence
All of Europe is now fighting a resurgence of COVID-19, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. Read more
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Department culture at centre of childbirth brain injury reduction drive
Two royal colleges are to work together in a government-backed project to reduce brain injury in labour, it was announced today. Read more
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Pandemic takes 28 million extra years of life in 2020
More than 28 million extra years of life were lost in 2020 in 31 high- and upper-middle income countries, an international study reports today. Read more
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Studies needed for link between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes
British experts have called for an international effort to examine the link between COVID-19 and new-onset diabetes. Read more
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Twice weekly fish may reduce vascular brain damage risk
Healthy pensioners who eat two or more servings of fish a week could reduce their risk of developing vascular brain disease, according to French researchers. Read more
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New analysis of breast cancer metastasis
Researchers have quantified the risk of breast cancer spreading to other tissues and organs in a major study reported to a conference this week. Read more