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Group B strep report highlights global impact
The world urgently needs a vaccine against group B streptococcus, according to the World Health Organization. Read more
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Test can predict pregnancy risk in older mothers
New ways of calculating older mothers’ personal risk of serious pregnancy problems have been developed following a UK study. Read more
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Cautious results over zinc supplements for respiratory infection
Taking a zinc supplement could fend off the symptoms of respiratory tract infections and reduce the time of illness, new analysis reveals today. Read more
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Psoriasis treatment for severe asthma worsens symptoms
A psoriasis medication that was hoped could help patients with severe asthma actually worsened symptoms, a new global study has found. Read more
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Volunteers needed for international breast cancer study
A call has gone out for 10,000 volunteers in the UK to sign up to a four-year, international breast cancer study. Read more
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Mortality risk for children with adrenal insufficiency
Children with adrenal insufficiency have a higher risk of dying than those with other lifelong conditions, new UK research has found. Read more
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Oxford University to lead Parkinson’s study
Oxford University is to lead a major global research project into Parkinson’s disease, it has been announced. Read more
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Penicillin discovery offers new antibiotic hope
British scientists have announced a “breakthrough” discovery about penicillin, opening the way for new designer antibiotics. Read more
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New guidelines needed’ to prevent surgical infection
Urgent changes are needed to global guidelines for preventing wound infections following surgery, researchers say today after completing a major study. Read more
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Lonely people make more GP visits
People suffering from loneliness make more GP visits compared to those who are not, a new study has shown. Read more